Four Years Later: How Real Americans Are Impacted by the Dobbs Decision
“There is a deep lack of humanity.” That line stuck with me as I traveled across my home state, amplifying the stories of Georgians navigating one of the strictest abortion bans in America.
I’m Akeima Young, the DNC’s Video Director. Following the fourth anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, I’m humbled to share the stories of Olama, Zuri, and Shanette in the DNC’s newest mini-doc.
On June 24, 2022, Donald Trump’s hand-picked Supreme Court Justices stripped women of their fundamental right to make decisions about their health and their bodies. Now, 41 states have abortion bans in place, 13 of which are total bans. Across the nation, far-right allies continue to lobby and fight for continued bans.
Now, 53 years after the Court’s decision in Roe v. Wade, women still live in fear, not knowing whether they will have control over their bodily autonomy or the ability to receive lifesaving care. Make no mistake: we are fighting each day to protect the right to choose and uplift the stories of those suffering under the GOP’s callous attacks on our freedom.
The Latest From The DNC Video Team
My team and I have been traveling across the country to spotlight authentic voices through long-form content. You might have seen my last Substack highlighting the experiences of soybean farmers navigating Trump’s botched tariff war.
We recently hit the road to Atlanta to speak with Georgians suffering from the aftermath of the Supreme Court’s devastating Dobbs decision. The team compiled their powerful stories into a new mini-documentary highlighting how their lives have changed since June 24, 2022.
Each of these women has experienced firsthand what it is to live as a Black woman in the South with limited reproductive freedom.
Olama was denied critical care during a miscarriage because of the strict ban on the procedure she needed.
Zuri, an OBGYN in Atlanta, now faces a new level of fear and uncertainty in her practice, as many procedures have been made a felony in the state.
Shanette lost her daughter, Amber, after doctors severely delayed her necessary care — one of many preventable deaths at the hands of anti-choice legislators.
Shedding light on the lived experiences of healthcare professionals, patients, and advocates who have been impacted by the Dobbs decision is a crucial form of how we resist far-right schemes to control the bodies of women.
As we observe the fourth anniversary of this disastrous decision, take a moment to listen to these stories, share with your communities, and have important conversations about how you can get involved in the fight.
My team and I will continue to travel on the ground this election season to spotlight the experiences of Americans suffering at the hands of Trump’s callous agenda. Your contribution helps power work like this and allows more authentic stories to be shared this year.
Check out our YouTube channel to see more of the team’s work, and stay updated on the latest stories.
Best,
Akeima
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