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The ongoing infant formula shortage can be scary for parents and caregivers. Here are the do’s and don'ts of weathering the shortage and making sure that you and your baby stay safe and healthy.

Thank you to Healthy Start, Inc. Pittsburgh/Allegheny County for the information and resources!

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It’s that and today we’re vibin’ with some Black Girl Magic y’all. Share the joy and love today!

Keeping your personal data safe on the internet is becoming increasingly important and necessary for those seeking abortion care. Be aware of how you utilize apps like period trackers, fitness trackers, and other apps, and think twice about the language you are using on social media.

Phrases such as “I’m looking for somewhere to go camping” and “My home is open to those who want to camp” are no longer safe. Before offering help on the internet and putting yourself and others at risk, make sure your online data is safe and make sure you’re working with already existing abortion funds and networks.

The National Network of Abortion Funds is an excellent resource for those looking to utilize an abortion fund in their area and for those looking to donate or connect with an abortion fund in their area. Learn more at https://abortionfunds.org

The time for change was decades ago when Black women and mamas were being forcibly sterilized. The time for change was when states began finding ways to circumvent Roe v. Wade, even when abortion was legal. The time for change has passed. Now is the time for transformation. For innovation. For respect.

The status quo did not serve us before the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, and it isn’t serving us now. Join the Reproductive Justice movement and demand a future where Racial Justice, Gender Justice, and Environmental Justice join to ensure the holistic health and wellbeing of Black women, girls, and gender-expansive folx. http://ow.ly/Kfcs50JRKyH

Thank you to Governor Tom Wolf for signing an Executive Order today that further protects the right to an abortion in the state of Pennsylvania. Not only does it protect Pennsylvania citizens, it also protects those traveling from other states to receive healthcare. We applaud Governor Tom Wolf for this excellent step in the right direction. New Voices will continue to fight to ensure that abortion access remains safe and legal and accessible in Pennsylvania.

If Black women and birthing individuals in Ohio find themselves in need of abortion care and need to travel into Pennsylvania, our Justice Fund now offers grants to cover travel costs and procedure costs. Learn more and apply today at https://newvoicesrj.org/sayhernamejusticefund

WE NEED YOU! New Voices for Reproductive Justice is expanding our team. We have several open positions including full-time and part-time positions. Check out our job opportunities at https://newvoicesrj.org/jobs and DM us if you have any questions!

Being forced to leave your home state to receive healthcare is an act of state-sanctioned violence. The Justice Fund was created to combat all forms of gender-based and state-sanctioned violence, which is why we expanded it to include funds for abortion care and travel. Grants are reviewed on a rolling basis, so apply or share today at http://ow.ly/uFrg50JRKf4

Vice President Kamala Harris sat down with Keke Palmer for the ESSENCE Festival of Culture this week. While we applaud VP Harris for being outspoken about the drastic overreach of the Supreme Court, additional action is required. Being outspoken is no longer enough – abortion access MUST be codified into law at the federal level to protect and save lives.

Watch the full fireside chat at http://ow.ly/tUNh50JRK5l

Evidence continues to show that COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy is safe and effective and is, in most cases, recommended for the safety of mama and the baby. If you are pregnant, talk to your doctor about the benefits of getting vaccinated against . Read more: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/recommendations/pregnancy.html

While their constituents slept, the Pennsylvania State Senate met at midnight on Friday, July 8 to pass Senate Bill 106 which contains two amendments to the Pennsylvania Constitution, the first proposing that there is no constitutional right to tax-payer funded abortion and the second proposing there is no right to any abortion, paving the way for criminalization.

These covert government proceedings should tell Pennsylvanians what Black women and gender-expansive folx have known for decades: the government often cleaves to the ideals of sexism and white supremacy to hoard power and preserve the status quo.

Read our FULL statement in response to Pennsylvania Senate Bill 106 on our website at https://newvoicesrj.org/abortionaccess

The fight for LGBTQ+ equality and Black q***r liberation doesn’t end with Pride Month. More and more, states and elected officials are coming after our right to love and our right to live our lives as we see fit.

Pride is about standing up for what you believe in, being true to yourself, and persisting despite anyone who would seek to silence you. Practice Pride every month.