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SOLIDARITY
To match the vibe of Vol. 12 short film “Miso,” we made a list of songs about support, compassion, and empowerment. From Dolly to Gaga, Aretha to Rihanna, this playlist is like a big, warm hug. So, put on your headphones and ground yourself in your intentions for 2023.
And while you’ve got you’re there, , head over to the rePROFilm Pod to learn even more from the “Miso” team. ❤️

4 things to know about the FDA’s move to expand access to abortion pills
Soon, residents of U.S. states where abortion is legal will be able to get abortion pills at their local pharmacy, thanks to the Food and Drug Administration. While this is a big win for abortion rights, it will also increase the access divide between states with differing abortion laws.
Abortion bans don’t prosecute pregnant people. That may be about to change.
We’re hearing rumblings from a couple of red states about prosecuting people who self-manage their abortions. It’s a relatively fringe idea, even among the anti-abortion crowd — but certainly something to keep an eye on, especially if you live in Oklahoma or Alabama.
( 19th News )
In North Carolina, more people are training to support patients through an abortion
Since last summer’s Supreme Court ruling on abortion, demand for training to become an abortion doula has skyrocketed in the Tar Heel State — which is also the home state of “Miso” star and rePROFilm team member Alex Sgambati.
( Kaiser Health News )
11 ways to support a friend who’s considering getting an abortion
You don’t need to train to be an abortion doula to support a friend who is ending their pregnancy. This story offers 11 different ways to lend a hand, from practical help to emotional support.
( Self )
The Story of “Plan C”
Last month, we told you about the organization Plan C. If you’ve been following the news about abortion pills, you’ve probably heard about them. Now, award-winning documentarian Tracy Tracy Droz Tragos takes us inside the grassroots organization dedicated to expanding access to medication abortion. You can catch “Plan C” online at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival (and hopefully soon on a screen near you). Amongst its executive producers is filmmaker Jess Jacobs (“Choices”), a rePROFilm friend & supporter.
Plan C worked with the “Miso” filmmaking team to edit the educational credits that close the film about a medication abortion. Widely considered the go-to source for information on at-home abortions, the organization provides up-to-date information on how people in the U.S. are accessing at-home abortion pill options online.