7 in 10 Americans support access to abortion

Today is the anniversary of that historic day in 1973 when the Supreme Court, in a landmark decision, affirmed abortion as a constitutionally protected right.

But you and I both know the story didn’t end there.

In the 43 years since Roe v. Wade, anti-choice extremists have partnered with politicians across the country to pass wave upon wave of legislation with a singular goal: to reverse the Supreme Court’s decision and make abortion so inaccessible that it’s effectively illegal all over again.

Sure, those extremists are vocal. They’re also the minority in this country: Polling consistently shows that 70% of Americans believe in safe and legal access to abortion. On the anniversary of Roe, will you share this graphic on Facebook to show you won’t be silent in the face of these relentless attacks?

I am one of the 7 in 10 Americans who support Roe v. Wade.

Reproductive freedom—which is key to a woman’s ability to decide if, when, how and with whom to start a family—is in danger in this country.

  • In 2015 alone, 22 states enacted 41 anti-choice measures.
  • 23 states have anti-choice governments, where the state governor & majority of legislature are anti-choice.
  • 29 states have measures that prohibit insurance plans from covering abortion.
  • 32 states and D.C. impose restrictions on low-income women’s access to abortion.1

Every Roe anniversary that passes is another reminder that too much is at stake to say silent. Click here to share the above graphic on Facebook today and help spread the message of the pro-choice majority.

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Thank you for all you do for reproductive freedom.


Ilyse Hogue
President, NARAL Pro-Choice America

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