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Palmetto State Abortion Fund @psabortionfund.bsky.social · 7h

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Palmetto State Abortion Fund @psabortionfund.bsky.social · 7h

Large group of antis outside our local PP this morning. A lot of PSAF volunteer as clinic escorts.

Make a donation today in honor of an anti: www.donorbox.org/support-the-fund

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Palmetto State Abortion Fund @psabortionfund.bsky.social · 1d

🚨 Sen. Richard Cash isn’t just another lawmaker — he’s an anti-abortion extremist with a long record of blocking clinic doors and targeting reproductive freedom.

Blue background with white text explaining that Sen. Richard Cash has been affiliated with two Christian extremist anti-abortion groups — Pastors for Life and Operation Rescue — which partnered with Bethany Christian Services and Piedmont Women’s Center to organize opposition to abortion. Palmetto State Abortion Fund handle at bottom.

Blue background with quote from Sen. Richard Cash admitting to being arrested ten times for “peaceful protests” at abortion clinics. Text lists his arrest dates and cities from 1989–1993, including Brookline, Hyannis, Charlotte, Columbia, Greenville, and Washington, D.C. Ends with: “Peaceful Protest = sitting in front of clinic doors preventing people from accessing their legally protected healthcare.”

Blue background with text describing Sen. Richard Cash’s ties to Operation Save America. Notes that in 2021, members blockaded a Nashville abortion clinic, and participant Coleman Boyd was convicted for violating the FACE Act after livestreaming harassment of a patient and involving his child. Ends by stating Boyd continues to harass people at South Carolina clinics.

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fairshare.help @fairshare.help · 20h

Please contribute if you're able or share the original if you're not.

Note that the most effective way to get help for people is to directly ask people you know

Palmetto State Abortion Fund @psabortionfund.bsky.social · 11d

We have a minor in need of an extra $1950 for their appointment today. We already contributed $1000 — we can cover the balance as long as we can raise $750 today! www.DonorBox.org/support-the-fund

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*While we assist abortion seekers from other Southern states as well, the information below pertains to South Carolina.* Since launching in late 2021, PSAF has supported over 1,500 people in accessing...

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Palmetto State Abortion Fund @psabortionfund.bsky.social · 1d

showing us exactly what his agenda is: to end access to abortion and contraception in South Carolina. Thanks to @jessicavalenti.bsky.social for bringing our attention to this pamphlet!

📣 Don’t wait for them to prove us right — call, email, and write your senators today. #NoOnS323

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Palmetto State Abortion Fund @psabortionfund.bsky.social · 1d

Cash has deep ties to extremist groups like Pastors for Life and Operation Save America, both known for clinic blockades and harassment. In his own writings, he calls birth control pills and IUDs “chemical abortions” —

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Palmetto State Abortion Fund @psabortionfund.bsky.social · 1d

He’s been arrested at least ten times for interfering with people seeking care and is now sitting on the SC subcommittee trying to ban abortion, IVF, and birth control.

Blue background with images of anti-abortion pamphlets labeled “Chemical Abortion.” Text says: “He wants to take your right to abortion and then your right to birth control. How do we know? He told us.” Highlighted sections in the pamphlet show anti–birth control claims. Palmetto State Abortion Fund handle at bottom.

Blue background with a photo of a “Pastors for Life” pamphlet and text quoting Richard Cash. He claims there is scientific research supporting opposition to birth control pills, cites Bogomir Kuhar of Pharmacists for Life International, and says addressing “chemical abortion” must begin in the church. Ends with “Jesus said, you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

Close-up of a pink “Pastors for Life” pamphlet page listing supposed “chemically induced abortions” caused by The Pill, IUD, Depo-Provera, and Norplant. White text reads: “They believe birth control pills, IUDs, Depo-Provera, and Norplant are all abortifacients.” Palmetto State Abortion Fund handle at bottom.

Blue background with white text reading: “Don’t wait around for him or the Medical Affairs Subcommittee to prove us right, take action now! Call. Email. Write. Let our senators know that the extreme anti-abortion bill S.323 has no place in SC!” Palmetto State Abortion Fund handle and yellow arrow icon at bottom.

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Palmetto State Abortion Fund @psabortionfund.bsky.social · 1d

🚨 Sen. Richard Cash isn’t just another lawmaker — he’s an anti-abortion extremist with a long record of blocking clinic doors and targeting reproductive freedom.

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Palmetto State Abortion Fund @psabortionfund.bsky.social · 4d

We are back with an exceptions funding request as we are 1 of 2 funds who work with this hospital:

We need to raise $1,679 for our caller T by Wednesday.

www.donorbox.org/support-the-fund

Donate to Palmetto State Abortion Fund | Palmetto State Abortion Fund (Powered by Donorbox)

*While we assist abortion seekers from other Southern states as well, the information below pertains to South Carolina.* Since launching in late 2021, PSAF has supported over 1,500 people in accessing...

www.donorbox.org

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Palmetto State Abortion Fund @psabortionfund.bsky.social · 4d

We are back with an exceptions funding request as we are 1 of 2 funds who work with this hospital:

We need to raise $1,679 for our caller T by Wednesday.

www.donorbox.org/support-the-fund

Donate to Palmetto State Abortion Fund | Palmetto State Abortion Fund (Powered by Donorbox)

*While we assist abortion seekers from other Southern states as well, the information below pertains to South Carolina.* Since launching in late 2021, PSAF has supported over 1,500 people in accessing...

www.donorbox.org

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👻 ZH0000GE LIANG 臥龍 / 伏龍 👻 @shuchancellor.online · 4d

The volunteer forces of the @psabortionfund.bsky.social every day are fighting for reproductive justice

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Palmetto State Abortion Fund @psabortionfund.bsky.social · 7d

Final update for now:

SC lawmakers did not vote on S.323 — they will reconvene next month and perhaps vote then after debating the bill themselves. We’re taking the weekend, and we’ll be back Monday with next steps.

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Palmetto State Abortion Fund @psabortionfund.bsky.social · 7d

We were honored that a client turned friend was willing to share her story. A few months ago, Jamee was denied care for her ectopic pregnancy. The hospital denied her the care she needed, but we were able to connect her to an OB that was willing to help.

This is not how healthcare should operate.

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Palmetto State Abortion Fund @psabortionfund.bsky.social · 7d

On Monday, we delivered over 2,000 postcards to members of the South Carolina Senate Medical Affairs Subcommittee w/msgs from people across our state demanding lawmakers vote NO on S.323.

Every card carried a powerful truth: South Carolinians want safe, legal abortion care & will not be silenced.

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Palmetto State Abortion Fund @psabortionfund.bsky.social · 7d

Board President Carey and Secretary Marcurius speaking at the rally Wednesday morning.

Two people stand at a podium on the front steps of the South Carolina State House, with its tall columns and grand stone architecture in the background. One person, wearing a black T-shirt, jeans, and a blue cap, raises their hand while speaking. The other person, in a dark shirt and tan pants, stands beside them at the podium with an open laptop. A few people sit and walk on the steps behind them, and the sky is partly cloudy.

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Palmetto State Abortion Fund @psabortionfund.bsky.social · 7d

You can still sign our petition from here: Linktr.ee/psabortionfund

Palmetto State Abortion Fund | Instagram, Facebook, TikTok | Linktree

SC based for SC, GA, MS, and AL abortion seekers. We do mutual aid + advocacy + organizing.

Linktr.ee

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Alice M. Phillips @alicemphillips.bsky.social · 9d

Something oddly comforting about being among hundreds, if not thousands, of pro-choice protesters gathered at the SC Statehouse, even under the circumstances. Great conversations volunteering at the @psabortionfund.bsky.social table! NO to S.323!

SC Statehouse among fellow protesters (mid 30s white woman 7 months pregnant in navy dress with red sticker and white cardigan)

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Palmetto State Abortion Fund @psabortionfund.bsky.social · 7d

We delivered our petition against S.323 via email and hard copy. If you haven’t signed yet, go to our Linktree and add your name! We will keep this petition open until the bill is declared dead.

Stay tuned for updates on next steps and ways to continue fighting back.

A woman is holding a large stack of printed petition papers wrapped in plastic, with text visible on the top page referencing the South Carolina Statehouse. The scene takes place outside, in front of the Statehouse, where several people are gathered. The woman wears a black top with a multicolored striped detail and a denim jacket, along with a round red sticker that says “Stop the Ban.” The photo was posted on social media with text above stating that Ashlyn Preaux, of the Palmetto State Abortion Fund, has a petition with some 6,000 signatures opposing a bill.

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Palmetto State Abortion Fund @psabortionfund.bsky.social · 7d

LOTS OF UPDATES! 🧵

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Alice M. Phillips @alicemphillips.bsky.social · 10d

They did it!!!! 🥳
Now onto the next item on the agenda…SC folk, see y’all at the Statehouse on Wednesday? 9:30 AM at Gressett for the hearing on S.323, but WREN has recommended getting there at least an hour early, even if you’re registered to testify at the hearing. Let’s go beat this bill.

Palmetto State Abortion Fund @psabortionfund.bsky.social · 10d

We got there!

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Palmetto State Abortion Fund @psabortionfund.bsky.social · 10d

We appreciate the engagement! 👋

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Palmetto State Abortion Fund @psabortionfund.bsky.social · 10d

The scam is that abortions aren’t free.

Next.

Pug Ambassador @luv2pugs.bsky.social · 10d

is this a scam….sure seems like it

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Palmetto State Abortion Fund @psabortionfund.bsky.social · 10d

We got there!

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Alice M. Phillips @alicemphillips.bsky.social · 11d

Omg they’re so close! I’m tapped out today 😄 someone please get them over the edge. Thank you all again for helping them! You guys are awesome.

Palmetto State Abortion Fund @psabortionfund.bsky.social · 11d

$2,468 / $2,500

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Susan Rinkunas @susanrinkunas.com · 11d

South Carolina lawmakers are about to hear a bill that would classify abortion as homicide and would allow people who have abortions to be charged with murder. The proposal would replace the state’s current six week ban

Autonomy News @autonomynews.co · 11d

The South Carolina bill is really scary stuff. A Senate committee will consider the bill on Wednesday
www.autonomynews.co/abortion-cli...

Personhood watch
A very scary total abortion ban, which would classify abortion as homicide, will be heard by a South Carolina Senate committee on Wednesday. If the bill is enacted, people who have abortions could be charged with murder. Alarmingly, the bill contains an explicit exception for contraception—but defines contraception as “the prevention of fertilization of an ovum by a sperm.” A “contraceptive” is specifically defined as “a drug, device, or chemical that prevents conception.” Currently, drugs and devices that prevent the implantation of a fertilized egg are also considered contraceptives under state law, but this bill would remove that part of the definition, seemingly elevating the status of fertilized eggs under law. As we recently explained, contraceptives like IUDs and the morning-after pill don’t generally work by preventing implantation—but conservatives often claim they do. This redefinition suggests that South Carolina Republicans may be itching to target these forms of birth control by claiming they cause abortion, echoing recent rhetoric from the Trump administration.

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