In the streets of cities across America, “pro-choice” activists have made known their opposition to the reversal of Roe v. Wade with angry chants and over-the-top placards.
SO WHAT
The fight over Roe is clearly about a lot more than just abortion.
THE SIGNS OF THE TIMES
After a draft Supreme Court majority opinion overturning Roe leaked this week, thousands of protesters, including many Democratic politicians, vowed they were not “going back” and instead demanded further “progress.”
These 18 signs captured the mood.
“I AM A WOMAN NOT A WOMB”
Abortion-rights advocates demonstrate into the night outside of the Supreme Court Building on May 4 in Washington, D.C. (Sarah Silbiger/Getty Images)
“ABORTION IS FOR EVERY GENDER IT IS HEALTHCARE”
WASHINGTON, DC – MAY 04: Abortion-rights advocates demonstrate in front of the U.S. Supreme Court Building on May 4 in Washington, D.C. (Sarah Silbiger/Getty Images)
“GUN HAVE MORE RIGHTS THAN OUR VAGINAS”
Demonstrators attend a rally in support of abortion rights on May 3 in Seattle. (David Ryder/Getty Images)
“FEMICIDE IN YOUR CLOSET”
Demonstrators attend a rally in support of abortion rights on May 3 in Seattle. (David Ryder/Getty Images)
‘WOULD U RATHER ATTEND A PROTEST OR OUR FUNERALS”
Abortion-rights advocates demonstrate in front of the U.S. Supreme Court Building on May 4, 2022 in Washington, D.C. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
“HOW DARE YOU FORCE THIS ON ANYONE!”
Pro-choice activists demonstrate in front of the U.S. Supreme Court Building in response to the leaked Supreme Court draft decision to overturn Roe v. Wade on May 3 in Washington, D.C. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
“WHY DO YOU HATE US SO MUCH?”
Pro-choice supporters rally for abortion rights at the State House on May 3, 2022 in Boston. (Allison Dinner/Getty Images)
“ABORTION SAVES LIVES”
Abortion and anti-abortion advocates confront one another in front of the U.S. Supreme Court Building on May 4 in Washington, D.C. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
“ABORTION ON DEMAND & WITHOUT APOLOGY”
Thousands of people gather in Foley Square in Manhattan to show their support for abortion rights in America on May 3 in New York City. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
“I LOVE MY ABORTION”
Pro-choice activists attend an abortion rights rally in front of the U.S. Supreme Court Building in response to the leaked Supreme Court draft decision to overturn Roe v. Wade on May 3 in Washington, D.C. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
“IF YOU CUT OFF MY REPRODUCTIVE CHOICE, CAN I CUT OFF YOURS?”
Abortion-rights advocates demonstrate in front of the U.S. Supreme Court Building on May 4, 2022 in Washington, D.C. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
“EQUITY=MANDATORY VASECTOMIES IN TRIGGER LAW STATES”
A woman holds a sign along with other people who gathered at the Utah State Capitol to protest and show their support for Roe v. Wade and abortion on May 3, in Salt Lake City. (George Frey/Getty Images)
“IF I WANTED THE GOVERNMENT IN MY UTERUS I’D F*CK A SENATOR”
Abortion-rights advocates demonstrate in front of the U.S. Supreme Court Building on May 4 in Washington, D.C. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
“ABORT THIS COURT.”
Pro-choice activists attend an abortion rights rally at the U.S. Supreme Court Building in response to the leaked Supreme Court draft decision to overturn Roe v. Wade May 3 in Washington, D.C. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
“YOU CAN’T HAVE CAPITALISM WITHOUT SEXISM”
Demonstrators attend a rally in support of abortion rights on May 3 in Seattle. (David Ryder/Getty Images)
“AMERICA IS EMBARASSING”
Thousands of people gather in Foley Square in Manhattan to show their support for abortion rights in America on May 3 in New York City. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
“#BLM”
A pro-choice demonstrator holds up a sign as they attend an abortion rights rally at the U.S. Supreme Court Building in response to the leaked Supreme Court draft decision to overturn Roe v. Wade on May 3 in Washington, D.C. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
“NEVER AGAIN”
Pro-choice supporters rally for abortion rights at the State House on May 3 in Boston. (Allison Dinner/Getty Images)
