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11/04/2025

ABORTION BANS THREATEN OUR HEALTH AND FUTURE - Whitney's story from north-central Kentucky, is a mom of three young children. She has a history of high-risk pregnancies, and her doctor couldn’t guarantee she would survive this one. He explained that Kentucky law wouldn’t allow an abortion until she became critically ill.

As her pregnancy progressed, her symptoms worsened—she missed work and struggled to support her kids. She sought care out of state, facing barriers of waiting periods, finances, and arranging childcare.

When asked how she ultimately made her decision, Whitney said, “My other kids. If I were to die, I wouldn’t want to leave my kids alone.”

10/29/2025

"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands in times of challenge and controversy." - Martin Luther King Jr.

Abortion Bans = State Violence. We haven't stopped fighting. Stand with us.

Sign the pledge: Kentuckians for Reproductive FreedomWe Kentuckians are tired of lawmakers interfering in our private medical decisions - especially when it comes to abortion or birth control. It’s been two years since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, and Kentucky’s abortion ban has had...

10/07/2025

The Turnaway Study found that 95% of people said abortion was the right decision for them - even years later. We saw that truth every day - allowing people the freedom to make choices and move forward.

09/16/2025

The human cost of Kentucky's abortion bans.
A Kentuckians recent story: At 24 weeks, due to medical reasons, we faced the difficult decision to end our much-wanted IVF pregnancy—it was our last embryo. Because of Kentucky’s abortion bans, we had to search across the country for the 2nd-trimester care we needed. This is just one example of how cruelly Kentucky politicians interfere in reproductive health decisions. No family should ever have to endure this.

09/02/2025

Despite bans and politicians making abortion care harder and less safe to access, the number of abortions has not decreased in Kentucky. Organizations are making sure people know they are not alone -and that they still have options:
Gas pump ads in WV & KY
A truck at the Iowa State Fair
Even a boat off Florida’s coast
Kentuckians deserve the truth. Share this message, talk to your neighbors, and help spread the word: options exist.

08/27/2025

A Kentuckian's abortion story: Stacy, a mom of 3 and small business owner from rural KY, learned her pregnancy tested positive for trisomy 21. She chose abortion—but Kentucky’s ban forced her to travel out of state alone. Because of this, she was unable to receive the pain management she preferred. The cost hit hard, pushing her family to sell work equipment. Because of Kentucky’s abortion ban, Stacy endured unnecessary hardships that interfered with her ability to do what was best for her family. No one should have to go through what Stacy did. Share her story so more people understand the impact of Kentucky’s abortion ban.

08/20/2025

A federal jury just sided with women who accused of exploiting private health data from the Flo app, which tracks periods and pregnancy.

Protect your privacy now:
Go to Instagram → Settings → Story → Live & Location → Location Sharing → Select “No One.”

08/13/2025

Kentucky’s abortion ban didn’t stop abortions. It made them harder & more dangerous. Kentuckians still end pregnancies, but now they face longer travel, higher costs, and greater medical risks. Read:Gemma’s Story (KY)
Gemma, a college student in her 20s, learned she was pregnant despite taking Plan B. Balancing school, work, and fears of passing on family mental health struggles, she chose abortion. Kentucky’s laws forced her to travel our of state, working extra shifts to cover costs. Without access, she says she might have considered su***de. After care, she’s focused on graduating and her future career.

07/28/2025

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A new Tennessee law gives doctors the right to deny care based on personal beliefs. Now, an unmarried pregnant woman - that has been with her partner for 15 years and they have a 13 year old child - has been denied prenatal care. The real impact of so-called "conscience" laws.

07/21/2025

Abortion bans cause harm in so many ways — even for those who never wanted to end a pregnancy.

I'm Sorry for My Loss by Rebecca Little & Colleen Long explores the stigma, shame, and politics surrounding pregnancy loss.

Recommended by a Kentuckian who’s lived it.

07/10/2025

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." – Margaret Mead

07/03/2025

Women and girls in Kentucky are NOT free and equal.
When reproductive rights are restricted, it doesn't just impact women — it affects families, communities, and society as a whole.
We need more men in the fight — speaking up, showing up, and standing beside us.
Work with us to build a future where everyone is free and equal.