Reproductive & Voting Rights
Language is power. Understanding your rights is the first step toward protecting them.
right
/ˈraɪt/ · n. · pl. rights · held, not granted
Something you hold without asking permission. Not a favor, not a mood; yours to use, to defend, and to hand on.
“She walked in knowing her rights.”
Reproductive Rights
/ˌriː.prəˈdʌk.tɪv ˈraɪts/ · n. pl.
Fundamental human rights related to reproduction and reproductive health. The right to make decisions about your own body without coercion or violence.
- 01Access to accurate information about reproductive health
- 02Access to contraception and family planning services
- 03The right to decide if, when, and how many children to have
- 04Access to safe and legal abortion services
- 05Protection from forced sterilization
- 06Access to quality maternal healthcare
- 07Freedom from discrimination based on reproductive choices
Voting Rights
/ˈvoʊ.tɪŋ ˈraɪts/ · n. pl.
The fundamental right of every eligible citizen to have their voice heard through free and fair elections.
- 01Right to register to vote without discrimination
- 02Right to vote in federal, state, and local elections
- 03Right to accessible polling locations
- 04Protection from voter intimidation and suppression
- 05Right to request time off work to vote
- 06Right to language assistance at polling places
- 07Right to a provisional ballot if issues arise
The fine print, defined.
The words you meet at the clinic, at the polls, and in the news. This is a dictionary; defining them is our job.
provisional ballotn.
The ballot you can ask for when your eligibility is questioned at the polls. Cast it; it counts once your registration is verified.
bodily autonomyn.
The principle that decisions about your body belong to you and no one else.
voter purgen.
The bulk removal of names from voter rolls. Check your registration after every move, and before every election.
informed consentn.
Care that is explained fully and agreed to freely, before it happens. You can ask questions. You can say no.
gerrymanderingn.
Drawing district lines so some votes weigh less than others. The map decides before you do.
Title Xn.
The federal program that funds affordable family planning care, regardless of income or insurance.
Resources & Support
Organizations fighting for your rights and resources to stay informed.
Free, confidential, staffed by people who do this every day. Save them before you need them.
Election Protection
Nonpartisan help with anything that goes wrong at the polls, in real time.
1-866-687-8683Repro Legal Helpline
Free, confidential legal advice on abortion and your rights, from If/When/How.
1-844-868-2812All-Options Talkline
Judgment-free peer support for any pregnancy experience or decision.
1-888-493-0092Know Your State Laws
Reproductive rights vary significantly by state. Stay informed about laws in your area.
Laws regarding abortion access, contraception, and reproductive healthcare differ across the country. Some states have strong protections while others have severe restrictions.
Check your state’s current laws to understand what rights and services are available to you.
Each state has different rules for voter registration, ID requirements, early voting, and mail-in ballots. Know your state’s specific requirements before Election Day.
Verify your registration and find your polling location well in advance.
Use your words.
Register to vote, attend an event, or start a conversation about rights in your community.