The network of US pilots helping women seeking abortion care
A non-profit organization called Elevated Access is providing free flights for women seeking abortion care in response to strict anti-abortion laws in Texas. Founded in 2022, the organization has assisted 3,700 individuals in accessing necessary medical services, including gender-affirming care. This initiative highlights the challenges faced by women in states where abortion is banned, forcing many to travel long distances for care.
- ▪Elevated Access offers free flights to women seeking abortion care and gender-affirming care.
- ▪Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, many women have had to leave their home states for abortion services.
- ▪The organization has helped 3,700 people in four years, with around 60 groups regularly utilizing their services.
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MAHE ELIPE FOR LE MONDE World World World United States United States United States The network of US pilots helping women seek abortion care By Anne Vigna (Albuquerque, New Mexico, special correspondent) and Mahé Elipe (photographer) Published today at 9:32 pm (Paris), updated at 9:38 pm 4 min read Lire en français Subscribers only Make us preferred on Google (() => { const scope = document.currentScript && document.currentScript.parentElement; const element = scope && scope.querySelector('[data-element="google-discover-button-link"][data-google-discover-ready="false"]'); const referrerType = document.documentElement.dataset.googleDiscoverReferrerType || ''; if (!(element instanceof HTMLAnchorElement) || !referrerType) { return; } element.href = referrerType === 'discover' ?…
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