Oh Wow.It’s not just in your head.
States Enact Record Number of Abortion Restrictions in First Half of 2011
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melissa:
You guys. This is making me cry a little. I spent the last few months developing this infographic w/ Third Wave’s amazing Program Associate, Rye Young. Thank you to the person who typed out the graphic into plain-text (which I will amend the official blog post with in the morning). Thank you for spreading it around. Sometimes I forget about the internet being this cool and good to each other.
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psychotropicpolitics:
What is really takes to get an abortion in the United States. Infographic by Third Wave Foundation.
[photo: infographic. there is a person reaching into a suitcase. in the suitcase are various items that connect with the categories below:
“WHAT IT REALLY TAKES TO GET AN ABORTION
The clock clicking: With every few days that passes, an abortion becomes more expensive - and fewer clinics will perform them.
Escort: The outside of a clinic is often surrounded by protesters. A volunteer escort can help you enter a clinic amidst intimidation and threats.
Government-issued ID: From clinics to courts to hotels, many institutions along the way require an official ID. Without proof of legal residency, you are not eligible for Medicaid coverage of your abortion.
House key: Without a permanent residence, it is difficult if not impossible to secure a line of credit or register for Medicaid or other public benefits in order to pay.
Transport: Only 13% of US counties have an abortion provider, and of those, state laws further restrict their ability to operate. Many people must travel in order to find a provider, adding additional cont.
Credit card & cash: Most clinics only accept cash. Many hotels require a credit card and deposit. Without both a line of credit and available cash, it can be impossible to have an abortion.
Blood test: Depending on your blood type, clinics may charge up to hundreds of dollars in additional fees to cover the costs of an unlikely transfusion,
Cell phone: A secure, safe way to make calls to clinics, abortion funds, and hotels is necessary to coordinate an abortion.
Lodgings: If travel is required to reach a clinic, or if your procedure is scheduled over multiple days, the clinic may require proof of lodging at a hotel, adding unforeseen costs.
Judicial bypass: Many states require consent or notification of a parent or guardian for minors seeking an abortion. The only exception to this law is if a minor obtains a judicial bypass. Even if successful, the time it takes to process a bypass can result in a much more expensive procedure.
Ultrasound: Every clinic requires a sonogram, which adds extra cost. If the clinic cannot legally perform an abortion due to how many weeks pregnant you are, your new clinic must perform their own sonogram. Some states mandate expensive medical imaging that goes beyond determining trimester, adding further financial and psychological burden.”]
Yes yes yes! This was created by the wonderful organization I am proud to say I work for, and I urge you to re-blog and like this and share knowledge about how hard it truly is to get an abortion. Access to healthcare is so important!](http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lmr2nwVdrw1qbjsngo1_500.png)
You guys. This is making me cry a little. I spent the last few months developing this infographic w/ Third Wave’s amazing Program Associate, Rye Young. Thank you to the person who typed out the graphic into plain-text (which I will amend the official blog post with in the morning). Thank you for spreading it around. Sometimes I forget about the internet being this cool and good to each other.
What is really takes to get an abortion in the United States. Infographic by Third Wave Foundation.
[photo: infographic. there is a person reaching into a suitcase. in the suitcase are various items that connect with the categories below:
“WHAT IT REALLY TAKES TO GET AN ABORTION
The clock clicking: With every few days that passes, an abortion becomes more expensive - and fewer clinics will perform them.
Escort: The outside of a clinic is often surrounded by protesters. A volunteer escort can help you enter a clinic amidst intimidation and threats.
Government-issued ID: From clinics to courts to hotels, many institutions along the way require an official ID. Without proof of legal residency, you are not eligible for Medicaid coverage of your abortion.
House key: Without a permanent residence, it is difficult if not impossible to secure a line of credit or register for Medicaid or other public benefits in order to pay.
Transport: Only 13% of US counties have an abortion provider, and of those, state laws further restrict their ability to operate. Many people must travel in order to find a provider, adding additional cont.
Credit card & cash: Most clinics only accept cash. Many hotels require a credit card and deposit. Without both a line of credit and available cash, it can be impossible to have an abortion.
Blood test: Depending on your blood type, clinics may charge up to hundreds of dollars in additional fees to cover the costs of an unlikely transfusion,
Cell phone: A secure, safe way to make calls to clinics, abortion funds, and hotels is necessary to coordinate an abortion.
Lodgings: If travel is required to reach a clinic, or if your procedure is scheduled over multiple days, the clinic may require proof of lodging at a hotel, adding unforeseen costs.
Judicial bypass: Many states require consent or notification of a parent or guardian for minors seeking an abortion. The only exception to this law is if a minor obtains a judicial bypass. Even if successful, the time it takes to process a bypass can result in a much more expensive procedure.
Ultrasound: Every clinic requires a sonogram, which adds extra cost. If the clinic cannot legally perform an abortion due to how many weeks pregnant you are, your new clinic must perform their own sonogram. Some states mandate expensive medical imaging that goes beyond determining trimester, adding further financial and psychological burden.”]
Yes yes yes! This was created by the wonderful organization I am proud to say I work for, and I urge you to re-blog and like this and share knowledge about how hard it truly is to get an abortion. Access to healthcare is so important!
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This should have been my first post. Fuck. Yeah. WEINER.
Hey, that’s our rally!
This motherfucker.
And this, people, is why the “pro-life” movement is not only about making abortion illegal, it’s about making contraception illegal. It’s about controlling bodies that they shouldn’t have any say over. Motherfucker, indeed.
Well, this is disturbing.
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Ellen Page (via vanilla-owl)
Ellen Page was in a REALLY interesting movie called “Hard Candy” that i watched in a Women’s Studies class. If i find a [most likely illegal] link for it on the internet I’ll share [just don’t tell the government]
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*cough*LINKAGE*cough*
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Dear Ellen Page: Please come and be in my girl gang.
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Remember you’re not just doing this for you and me. You’re doing this for the next generation.
This is fantastic.
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my first protest was an abortion rights rally
How could I not re-blog this pro-choice cuteness?
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