Simple phone calls to elected officials are still an effective way to make change.
Here are some phone call scripts to help make your voice heard.
Sample script:
“My name is [your name] and I am your constituent from [city, zip]. I am calling you in support of the Women’s Health Protection Act and urge you to work with your colleagues in the U.S. Senate to pass it immediately. The Women’s Health Protection Act will reestablish base protections for abortion nationwide. After the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, this legislation is more important than ever. Everyone deserves safe access to abortion care. Thank you for your time.”
Sample script:
“My name is [your name] and I am your constituent from [city, zip]. I am calling you in support of the Women’s Health Protection Act and urge you to work with your colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives to pass it immediately. The Women’s Health Protection Act will reestablish base protections for abortion nationwide. After the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, this legislation is more important than ever. Everyone deserves safe access to abortion care. Thank you for your time.”
Sample script:
“My name is [your name] and I am your constituent from [city/zip]. I am calling you in support of abortion rights in [state]. I urge you to advocate for all legislation that affirms and expands access to abortion–and to reject any that imposes arbitrary bans and restrictions. Everyone deserves access to safe abortion care. It is now more important than ever that states take up the fight to defend abortion, and I am counting on you to do your part. Thank you for your time.”
Find phone numbers for your state senators and representatives.
Sample script:
“My name is [your name] and I am your constituent. I am calling you in support of abortion rights in our city. As part of our city government, there are many avenues you can take to advocate for safe access to abortion, such as passing ordinances that affirm patients’ privacy when seeking abortion and redirecting funds and resources to protect constituents from state threats. I urge you to work with your colleagues to take action. Thank you for your time.”
Google your city council’s office and find phone numbers for the members.
More ways to get involved
Amnesty International USA created an abortion rights toolkit with several ways activists like you can get involved in the fight to protect the right to abortions.