abortion stories on the hill
June 24, 2026
To mark the fourth anniversary of the Dobbs decision, Free & Just brought together nearly 150 patient storytellers and abortion advocates from over 35 states, to meet with lawmakers and gather strength from our community.
My team spoke with Senior Staff for Congress Members Senator Dick Durbin and Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia of Illinois.
Photo Credit: Ruby Ella Photography/Free & Just
Representatives
Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts
and
Jennifer McClellan of Virginia
gave us inspiring send-offs.
I attended the Senate Forum “Post Dobbs Chaos: Republicans’ War on Reproductive Health Care.” (I’m at far upper left.)
(When Senator Elizabeth Warren left the forum, I chased her down to give her the print book of the project.)
MEETING STORYTELLERS
I was honored to share the project with some of those whose stories I’ve told
Allie Phillips, Volume 4
Kate Cox, Volume 3
Theresa Van, Volume 9
Samantha Casiano, Volume 9
Emily Waldorf, Volume 9
Kayla Smith, Volume 6
Hope Ngumezi, husband of
Porsha Ngumezi, Volume 1