As the reality of what that means settles in, a lot of people are feeling utterly defeated.
(Though you should also, of course, do that if youre able.)
Here are some of her tips for joining the fight.
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Find a local organizing group to get involved with.
Another option is to look for practical support groups in your area.
They basically supply everything that surrounds abortion, Marty says.
A month [from now] is going to be a completely different landscape, Marty says.
Still, well all need to be patient.
Theres not going to be immediate change, unfortunately, Marty says.
People need to know that from the start, because otherwise, they are going to get disappointed.
They are going to be despondent.
Get hyper local.
Austin, Texas, did that in the middle of the reddest of red states.
New York is doing that.
Which is all the more reason to connect with organizers doing work at this level.
If youre able to give money, consider setting up a recurring donation.
A recurring donation is so impactful in a number of ways, Marty says.
Mail nice cards to people working in abortion clinics.
Were having lots of people send cards, and we love it, Marty says.
It made us very happy in a very bleak time.
If you really want to provide us with some sort of support, we love cards.
A lot of people are working really long hours.
Weve spent so much money just on feeding our staff because nobody can go home.
(This is high on my list of ways to help right now.)
Call your senator.
We know pro-choice politicians are stepping up right now, and that is good.
Talk to the anti-choice people in your life.
Marty says these discussions do have an impact (and Ive seen it happen in my own life).
She says even though her family is very Catholic, they are horrified by what is happening.
), why its happening, whats real and whats misinformation, and what they can do to help.
Do what you’re able to with what you have, wherever you are.
You dont have to raise tens of thousands of dollars to make a meaningful difference.
This is going to be a very long movement, Marty says.
The road forward might feel perilous right nowand itisperilousbut well pave it with tiny acts of care and compassion.
All we have is each other, and that means we actually have a lot.
