The National Mobilization for Reproductive Justice (NMRJ) is a coalition of grassroots organizations and unions supporting reproductive rights, particularly after the 2022 overturn of Roe v. Wade in the United States. The coalition was initiated by Radical Women in August 2021 and has local committees throughout the US.[1] It is currently focusing on an effort to get the AFL-CIO to organize a national emergency labor conference to build defense of reproductive justice.[2]
Organizing history
edit2021
editAfter its initiation in August 2021, the NMRJ's first major action was a coordinated set of vigils, rallies, walks, and talks on October 3, 2021—exactly 44 years after the death of Rosie Jiménez, the first person known to die of an abortion following passage of the Hyde Amendment in 1977, which prevents Medicaid funds being used for abortion.[3][4][5] These events took place in Arizona, California,[6] Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Tennessee, and Washington.[7]
A few months afterwards, Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization was argued before the U.S. Supreme Court, sparking more actions from NMRJ on December 1, 2021, in Arizona,[8] California,[9] District of Columbia, New York, and Washington.[1]
2022
editThe NMRJ organized events for the 49th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision on January 22, 2022. These took place in Arizona,[10] California,[11][12][13][14][15][16] Illinois, New York, and Washington.[17]
The group had just participated in labor and immigrant marches for International Workers' Day on May 1, 2022[17] when the draft decision on Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization was leaked on May 2, 2022. This then ignited more protests and planning for actions to take place on the day the Supreme Court decision was announced.[18][19][20][21][22][23]
When the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision was officially handed down on June 24, 2022, the NMRJ organized protests with civil disobedience in a number of states including Arizona,[24] California,[25][26] New York,[27][28] and Washington.[29][30]
A year after its initiation, the NMRJ held events once again for Rosie Jiménez on October 1, 2022.[31][32]
2023
editOn January 21 and 22, 2023, the NMRJ organized rallies, protests, and counter-protests, on the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade which had been struck down by the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision. Some of these actions were documented in California,[33][34][35][36] New York,[37] and Washington.[38][39] The same month in Phoenix, NMRJ members and queer activists participated in a rally in support of LGBTQ+ people and opposing anti-trans and anti-drag legislation before the Arizona government.[40][41]
External links
editReferences
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- ^ "National Mobilization for Reproductive Justice: Labor involvement in the fight for reproductive justice". reprojusticenow.org. Retrieved 2023-02-23.
- ^ "Women's March events this weekend to focus on reproductive rights". Daily Herald. 2021-09-30. Retrieved 2023-02-28.
- ^ "FM Sept 22: ReproJustice & Radical Women / The Skillet: Black Cuisine". Feminist Magazine. September 22, 2021. Retrieved February 28, 2023.
- ^ "Impassioned speeches, counter-protestors, and politically pointed make-out sessions: A weekend of women's rights rallies". Seattle Gay News. Retrieved 2023-02-28.
- ^ "3Oct2021 San Francisco: National Mobilization for Reproductive Justice - ProBonoPhoto". www.probonophoto.org. Retrieved 2023-02-28.
- ^ "Reproductive rights are on the line". www.realchangenews.org. Retrieved 2023-02-28.
- ^ Watson, Jordin (December 3, 2021). "Protest outside Phoenix courthouse demands right to abortion in the midst of Supreme Court case". Downtown Devil. Retrieved February 28, 2023.
- ^ Kafton, Christien (2021-12-01). "Bay Area activists protest as Supreme Court justices weigh abortion ban". KTVU FOX 2. Retrieved 2023-02-28.
- ^ "Abortion rights activists rally in Phoenix on 49th anniversary of Roe v. Wade decision". KJZZ. 2022-01-23. Retrieved 2023-02-28.
- ^ Tucker, Jill; Echeverria, Danielle (2022-01-23). "'Won't go back': Bay Area leaders mark abortion rights anniversary with defiance". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved 2023-02-28.
- ^ "22 Jan 2022 San Francisco: Rise Up to Defend Abortion Rights - ProBonoPhoto". www.probonophoto.org. Retrieved 2023-02-28.
- ^ "The KPFA Evening News (Saturday) - January 22, 2022". KPFA. Retrieved 2023-02-28.
- ^ "SF Pro and Anti-Abortion Rallies Held on 49th Anniversary of Roe Vs. Wade". NBC Bay Area. Retrieved 2023-02-28.
- ^ "Protesters, Counterprotesters Face Off at San Francisco 'Walk for Life' Rally". www.cbsnews.com. Retrieved 2023-02-28.
- ^ "Update: Protesters, Counterprotesters At Anti-Abortion Rally Saturday". SFGATE. 2022-01-22. Retrieved 2023-02-28.
- ^ a b "January 2022". reprojusticenow.org. Retrieved 2023-02-28.
- ^ "Abortion Rights Activists Plan Rally at SF Federal Building Tuesday". SFist - San Francisco News, Restaurants, Events, & Sports. 2022-05-03. Retrieved 2023-02-28.
- ^ "Rapid Response for Abortion Rights, SF, May 3, 2022". Indybay. Retrieved 2023-02-28.
- ^ Schwenk, Katya. "Hundreds March for Abortion Rights in Phoenix After Supreme Court Shock". Phoenix New Times. Retrieved 2023-02-28.
- ^ "Raging Grannies and Radical Women on protecting reproductive rights—and more". 48 hills. 2022-05-12. Retrieved 2023-02-28.
- ^ "Analysis | Women of color want reproductive justice, not just abortion rights". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2023-02-28.
- ^ Weller, Adrienne (June 24, 2022). "Let's Turn the Tide for Legal Abortion". LA Progressive. Retrieved February 28, 2023.
- ^ "Arizona senators can't agree on what happened at the state Capitol abortion protest". KJZZ. 2022-06-29. Retrieved 2023-02-28.
- ^ Srivastava, Naina (2022-06-25). "Thousands gather for SF abortion rights protest, in shock over Roe v. Wade reversal". Midpeninsula Post. Retrieved 2023-02-28.
- ^ "Thousands rally, march along Market Street to protest Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade overturning". Bay City News. 2022-06-24. Retrieved 2023-02-28.
- ^ "New Yorkers rally in Union Square, upset and frustrated about Roe v. Wade overturned". News 12 - The Bronx. June 24, 2022. Retrieved 2023-02-28.
- ^ "Local leaders, residents react to Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade". www.cbsnews.com. Retrieved 2023-02-28.
- ^ "Scenes from Seattle protests after Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade". KNKX Public Radio. 2022-06-25. Retrieved 2023-02-28.
- ^ Estoque, Ronnie (2022-07-01). "Seattle Protests the Supreme Court's Decision to Overturn Roe v. Wade". South Seattle Emerald. Retrieved 2023-02-28.
- ^ "Remembering Rosie Jiménez-Victim of the Hyde Amendment". Indybay. Retrieved 2023-02-28.
- ^ "National Mobilization for Reproductive Justice". reprojusticenow.org. Retrieved 2023-02-28.
- ^ "Anti-abortion rally and counterprotests pack SF streets". KRON4. 2023-01-22. Retrieved 2023-02-28.
- ^ "Abortion-Rights Supporters and Opponents Rally in SF on Eve of 50th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade". KQED. Retrieved 2023-02-28.
- ^ Swan, Rachel (2023-01-22). "Dueling rallies on abortion highlight tensions on Roe v. Wade's 50th anniversary". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved 2023-02-28.
- ^ "'Walk For Life,' Abortion Rights Counter-Protest Held in San Francisco". NBC Bay Area. Retrieved 2023-02-28.
- ^ "New Yorkers rally on 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade". www.ny1.com. Retrieved 2023-02-28.
- ^ "Capitol Hill hosts abortion rights rally on 50-year anniversary of Roe v. Wade". king5.com. January 22, 2023. Retrieved 2023-02-28.
- ^ "On 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, many in Seattle continue fight for federal abortion rights". KIRO 7 News Seattle. 2023-01-23. Retrieved 2023-02-28.
- ^ Gomez, Gloria Rebecca (2023-01-23). "'Drag is art': Drag artists, LGBTQ community and allies rally against GOP vitriol". Arizona Mirror. Retrieved 2023-02-28.
- ^ "Hundreds march in Phoenix: "Arizona loves drag! Arizona loves choice! Protect trans youth!"". arizonarightwatch.substack.com. Retrieved 2023-02-28.