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Olivia Rodrigo will be handing out free condoms and morning-after pills at her GUTS World Tour stop in St. Louis, and a portion of the tour’s ticket sales will go to abortion funds nationwide through her new initiative, Fund 4 Good. Donated.
The Grammy Award-winning artist will partner with local chapters of the National Abortion Fund Network through a fund launched in conjunction with the tour. According to a page on the Entertainment Industry Foundation’s website, the companies work together to “ensure those most impacted by systemic racism, misogyny, and healthcare barriers get the reproductive health care they deserve.” They plan to cooperate.
On Tuesday, Rodrigo worked with the Missouri Abortion Fund at a hospital in St. Louis to hand out the morning-after pill to Julie. The brand will be launched in September 2022. Roe vs. Wade Built to change the conversation about emergency contraception and expand access to communities that need it most.
Julie released a statement after the concert, writing: Replacing the stigma and shame often associated with emergency contraception with access, exploration, and education is at our core, and we support artists like Olivia Rodrigo and the Missouri Abortion Fund who share our mission. Thank you for your efforts. ”
Fans who attended the St. Louis tour stop shared photos of the two on social media posts. emergency contraceptive box. Above it was a square purple sticker that read, “Do you fund abortion?” That’s a good idea, right? ” It seems like he is quoting Rodrigo’s song “Bad idea right?”
In addition to offering contraceptives at her shows, the singer-songwriter is setting up tables for the National Abortion Fund Network at each tour venue.
“At a time when access to abortion is under relentless attack, supporting abortion funds is more important than ever,” said Oriak Njoku, executive director of the National Abortion Fund Network. america today When Fund 4 Good was launched. “We are excited to partner with Olivia Rodrigo, who is advancing the important work of abortion funds and leading[her fans]in the movement for reproductive freedom.”
This is not the first time Rodrigo has spoken out about women’s rights.
During a performance at Glastonbury Festival in June 2022, the day after the Supreme Court overturned Roe vs. WadeGrammy winner Lily Allen dedicated the latter’s song “Fuck You” to the Supreme Court justices who voted to overturn it.
“I am shocked and horrified that so many women and girls have lost their lives because of this,” Rodrigo said at the time. “I wanted to dedicate this next song to the five members of the Supreme Court who showed me that at the end of the day, they really don’t care about freedom.”
Adding, “This song is dedicated to Justices Samuel Alito, Clarence Thomas, Neil Gorsuch, Amy Coney Barrett, and Brett Kavanaugh. We hate you.”
