The nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court threatens to strip away the most fundamental of women's rights for generations to come. Kavanaugh is a staunch conservative [1] with a long-standing history of opposing access to birth control and abortion. The Donald Trump [2] administration's latest SCOTUS nominee made headlines during a controversial abortion case in October 2017, where he dissented against the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals' decision [3] to grant a detained 17-year-old immigrant access to an abortion. Kavanaugh also penned the dissenting opinion against a ruling that upheld the Affordable Care Act's birth control mandate [4], arguing that employers opposed to contraception for religious reasons should not be required to provide employees with coverage for birth control. Simply put, appointing Kavanaugh, 53, to a lifelong position on the Supreme Court would likely spell disaster for reproductive rights.
To ensure such a dangerous nomination never succeeds, organizations including Planned Parenthood [5], NARAL Pro-Choice America [6], Move On [7], and more are banding together on Sunday, Aug. 26, for a day of action called Unite For Justice [8] . . . and they need you to join in with them. Dust off your marching shoes and read on for ways you can ensure your senators get the picture: any nominee posing a threat to women's rights is an unacceptable choice for the highest court in the land.
Join a Unite For Justice Protest
Unite For Justice has organized a wide variety of events all over the country, with more than 155 gatherings currently listed on its site. Enter your zip code here [10] to locate one happening near you. Be sure to print out one of Unite For Justice's #StopKavanaugh posters [11] to bring along with you when you hit the streets.
Host Your Own Event
If there are no #StopKavanaugh events happening near you, you can create your own. Sign up to host any kind of event, ranging from a march to a potluck, by filling out a quick request form through Unite For Justice here [12].
Make a Donation
Unable to attend an event? You can still support The People's Defense [13], a group of organizations led by NARAL Pro-Choice America, which is working to stop Kavanaugh's nomination. You can make a monetary contribution here [14].
Participate in Planned Parenthood's #DearSenators Campaign
The pro-choice group is taking a stand against Kavanaugh's nomination through its #DearSenators campaign. Use the hashtag #DearSenators on social media or head to the #DearSenators site [15] to share a personal story that explains why you're opposed to his nomination.
Contact Your Senators
Let your senators know that any judge with an anti-choice record is the wrong choice for a lifetime appointment to the Supreme Court. Find the US Senate directory here [16], and state clearly that you urge your representative to vote against confirming Kavanaugh. If you opt to send a physical letter, Planned Parenthood recommends addressing it to your senators' local offices instead of to Washington DC.
Sign a Petition
This #StopKavanaugh petition from CREDO Action has 83,000 signatures and counting. Add yours to the list here [17].