Field + Outreach, March 2025

Standing Together for Reproductive Freedom

Now that the new year has begun, and with it (unfortunately) a new presidential administration, we are gearing up to push back against the introduction of harmful policies threatening reproductive health and rights. We are reimagining what “resistance” looks like within the context of a second Trump presidency, and are resolved to stand in strong opposition to all actions that threaten reproductive freedom.

Bill threatens nonprofits’ tax-exempt status

Following the election, we asked our supporters to contact their representatives to oppose the “Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act” (H.R.9495), a bill that would give the executive branch the ability to deem tax-exempt organizations (universities, news outlets, nonprofits, etc.) “terrorist supporting organizations,” and strip them of their tax-exempt status. The concern with this broadly written bill is that it could give the Trump administration the power to punish nonprofit organizations whose missions are not ideologically aligned with the administration’s views. Nearly 600 of our supporters took action to protect free speech and prevent political retribution. The bill didn’t clear the 260 votes needed for passage (256 voted yes, 124 voted no, and 33 didn’t vote).

People’s March

On January 18, we participated in People’s March events across the country and encouraged our supporters to do the same. Coordinated by a coalition of organizations led by Women’s March, the rallies were envisioned as a first act of opposition to the second Trump administration.

We urged our supporters to meet up at marches here in DC and across the country, and several of our staff marched in their respective cities.

“The energy of the march in DC was incredible. I met volunteers who had traveled from as far as the Pacific Northwest just to attend. We were obviously hurt and enraged, but the speakers also reminded us of the joy of coming together for a common cause. I saw that mindset in everyone I spoke with.”

– Grace Long, Field Coordinator

“Being at the People’s March in Charlotte was an experience I’ll never forget. The camaraderie was palpable; there was a deep, shared understanding that almost made me bawl — and I wasn’t alone! Despite the cold, rainy day, over 200 passionate people showed up, braving the weather to fight for what matters most. It felt personal and empowering to see two of my neighbors there, and I was so proud when the organizers gave #Fight4HER and the Global HER Act a shout-out — they knew what’s at stake.”

– Florence Blondel, Digital Media Manager

“The People’s March in Boulder coincided with a winter storm bringing 10 inches of snow and freezing temperatures, but that didn’t stop dedicated local activists from making their voices heard and calling for social justice, reproductive health and rights, and climate action. Our small group made it clear that we stand united to fight back against Trump’s destructive ‘broligarchy’ and work towards a better future.”

– Olivia Nater, Communications Manager

“The People’s March in my small city of Portland, Maine, drew hundreds of supporters who came out in the cold to be inspired by a diverse collection of speakers on the steps of City Hall, to demonstrate that we will fight back against the ignorant and evil agenda of Trump and his enablers, and to be together during a sad, stressful, and disappointing time.”

– Marian Starkey, VP for Communications

To join the fight for reproductive freedom, text FIGHT to 83084 or visit popconnectaction.org/fight4her.

– Rebecca Harrington, rharrington@popconnect.org