Reproductive Rights
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Reproductive Rights

Defending every woman's right to make her own healthcare decisions.

Reproductive Rights: Protecting Freedom, Ensuring Access

The Fight for Reproductive Freedom

Reproductive rights are under attack across the country, and Georgia’s 5th Congressional District is no exception. Georgia has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the nation, and restrictive laws disproportionately harm Black women, low-income families, and rural communities.

We must take bold action to codify abortion rights, expand reproductive healthcare, and guarantee free birthing services. No one should be forced to travel out of state, struggle financially, or suffer from medical neglect just to get the care they need.

Reproductive justice is non-negotiable. We won’t back down.

Why This Matters in Georgia’s 5th District

📉 Georgia’s Maternal Mortality Crisis

  • Georgia has the 2nd highest maternal mortality rate in the nation—33.9 deaths per 100,000 births.
  • Black women face higher risks of complications due to systemic healthcare disparities.
  • Hospital closures and lack of funding in Atlanta’s underserved neighborhoods make access even worse.

Reproductive rights are about survival. Georgia’s 5th District deserves better.

A Bold Agenda for Reproductive Justice

🛡️ 1. Codify the Right to Choose

  • Enshrine abortion access into federal law to prevent restrictive state policies.
  • End unnecessary barriers like waiting periods and burdensome clinic regulations.

🌐 2. Expand Access to Reproductive Healthcare

  • Guarantee free contraception and family planning services for all.
  • Fund local reproductive health centers to ensure access in underserved areas.

✊ 3. Address Racial and Economic Health Disparities

  • Invest in maternal health programs tailored for Black women and low-income communities.
  • Train local healthcare providers to deliver culturally competent, high-quality reproductive care.

🏥 4. Make Birthing and Maternal Care Free

  • Ensure all prenatal, birthing, and postnatal services are free for families.
  • Integrate comprehensive reproductive care into Medicare for All to remove financial barriers.

📚 5. Educate and Empower

  • Implement evidence-based sex education in public schools.
  • Raise awareness about reproductive rights and available healthcare resources.

How We Deliver Reproductive Justice

✅ 1. Codify Abortion Rights in Federal Law

  • Protect women from restrictive state laws by ensuring federal protections.
  • Repeal the Hyde Amendment so Medicaid covers abortion services.

✅ 2. Fund and Expand Healthcare Access

  • Increase federal support for reproductive health clinics in underserved areas.
  • Guarantee free contraception and family planning services for all.

✅ 3. Close the Healthcare Equity Gap

  • Direct funding to hospitals and clinics serving Black and low-income communities.
  • Expand maternal health programs and ensure culturally competent medical training for providers.

✅ 4. Guarantee Free Birthing and Hospital Care

  • Ensure every mother has access to free prenatal, birthing, and postnatal care.
  • Include full reproductive care in Medicare for All.

✅ 5. Fight Disinformation and Stigma

  • Implement evidence-based sex education in public schools.
  • Challenge misinformation campaigns targeting reproductive health clinics.

What This Means for Georgia’s 5th District

  • No state should have the power to control a woman’s body—federal protections will ensure access in Georgia.

🏥 Guaranteed Access to Reproductive Healthcare

  • Women in Atlanta and surrounding communities will have full reproductive healthcare access—without cost or restriction.

✊ Health Equity for All Residents

  • Culturally competent healthcare, targeted investments, and hospital funding will close racial and economic disparities.

💰 Free Birthing Services for Families

  • No parent should go into debt for bringing a child into the world.

A Future Where Reproductive Rights Are Secure

This fight is about more than just abortion—it’s about health, dignity, and freedom. Women deserve the right to control their own healthcare decisions, access affordable care, and give birth without financial strain.

We must protect reproductive freedom, expand healthcare access, and ensure that no woman is denied the care she needs.

Together, we will build a future where healthcare is a right, not a privilege—no matter where you live.

Join the Fight for Reproductive Freedom

Defend choice. Protect healthcare. Demand justice.