Todayβs #SundayRead honors enslaved women subjected to experimental gynecological surgeries without anesthesia or consent in the 1840s.
A monument in AL now recognizes the true βMothers of Gynecology.β Telling the full history of reproductive healthcare matters β read more @ the link in our bio.
15.02.2026 07:02 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Valentineβs PSA π
Some valentines bring butterflies. Free EC brings peace of mind.
We love Free EC β because access to care without cost, barriers, or shame is something worth celebrating. π
Learn more + order: BeaconReproHealth.org
#FreeEC #ReproFreedom #BeaconBold
14.02.2026 06:05 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
π€ Mic check.
All forms of birth control are legal in Missouri β including IUDs, implants, and emergency contraception (EC).
Abortion care is available.
Everyone deserves clear information and access to care. Learn more: BeaconReproHealth.org
#WellnessWednesday #ReproFreedom
11.02.2026 04:53 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
A photo of patient advocates standing on steps inside the Missouri State Capitol. The Beacon logo is in the upper left corner and there is a white callout box that says, "Advocacy Rooted in Community: Building Skills, Relationships, and Change Together."
Grateful to partner with @oacac-caa.bsky.social's Patient Empowerment Project as advocates met with Springfield-area lawmakers this week.
Centering lived experience builds stronger policy β and stronger communities π
#MOLeg
05.02.2026 08:11 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
A photo of Free EC volunteers smiling, holding various emergency contraception (EC) supplies, and posing for a photo on January 31, 2026.
23 volunteers + 2,023 Free EC kits = real access & real impact π
So grateful for everyone who showed up and made this possible!
#FreeEC #ReproFreedom
03.02.2026 05:02 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
A dark navy background with a white headline that reads: "Honoring Black Leadership in Care & Advocacy." The subtitle says, "Recognizing Black leaders who have long shaped movements for health, dignity, and freedom." The Beacon logo is in the lower right corner.
#BlackHistoryMonth is a reminder that Black leaders have long been at the forefront of social change, including the fight for repro health + freedom.
Weβre honoring that legacy by learning, listening, and recommitting to a future where everyone has the freedom to control their health & lives. π
02.02.2026 05:38 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Ten members of the Beacon staff posing and holding various rally signs at the State Capitol that read "No on 3" "When We Fight We Win" and "Our vote. Our voice. Our power."
Beacon was proud to join the hundreds of Missourians who came together at the State Capitol this week to stand for care, dignity, and freedom. β¨
Weβre standing up and fighting back to make Missouri live up to its motto β the welfare of the people must be the supreme law.
23.01.2026 14:48 β π 29 π 9 π¬ 1 π 1
π£ When voting rights, workersβ rights, abortion rights, trans rights, familiesβ rights, Missourians' rights are under attackβ What do we do?
STAND UP FIGHT BACK!
#StandUpFightBack tomorrow in Jeff City; RSVP π bit.ly/JoinBeacon26
20.01.2026 05:05 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Missouri politicians work for β¨usβ¨ β not the other way around. They canβt keep ignoring the people they represent and keep their jobs.
Join Beacon and hundreds of Missourians from all across the state to STAND UP, FIGHT BACK on Wednesday, January 21st: bit.ly/JoinBeacon26
#StandUpFightBack
17.01.2026 05:23 β π 4 π 0 π¬ 0 π 1
A photo collage of Planned Parenthood Great Plains' mobile clinic, parked in Beacon's Jefferson City parking lot.
Reproductive freedom includes access to the full spectrum of care.
Weβre proud to host Planned Parenthood Great Plainsβ mobile clinic at Beacon to provide free vasectomies β removing barriers and expanding options for care. π
13.01.2026 10:55 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Beacon is excited to join PPGR for an upcoming legislative preview focused on whatβs at stake in 2026 -- and how advocates can take action for #ReproFreedom.
Itβs a virtual event, and we hope youβll tune in. π
12.01.2026 16:45 β π 2 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
A photo of Communications Manager Leslie Klote (she/her) standing against a wall with graffiti on it. A light green graphic with navy text reads: "10 years at Beacon!" and the Beacon logo is the upper right corner.
Today weβre celebrating Leslie Kloteβs (she/her) 10-year Beacon anniversary π
A creative force behind Beaconβs rebrand and storytelling, Leslie is inspired daily by her colleaguesβ passion β and always ready with a great (very indie) music or book recommendation. Cheers, Leslie!
10.01.2026 05:26 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
New year, new way to show up. π
Join Beacon on 1/31 for a Free EC kit-building event β connect with community & help expand access to care.
RSVP: BeaconReproHealth.org
09.01.2026 05:20 β π 0 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Three photos of Kansas City-area Free EC volunteers assembling emergency contraception (EC) kits. The Beacon and Free EC logos are in the lower right corner.
#TBT to November 22nd, when KC-area volunteers assembled 800 #FreeEC kits in about an hour.
Community power makes access possible. Always grateful. π
08.01.2026 11:01 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Reproductive care isnβt controversial to the people who depend on it. Itβs essential. Watch Michelle Trupiano's
full talk: www.youtube.com/live/EwguC1J...
@beaconrepro.bsky.social #SeekingTruth
06.01.2026 04:40 β π 6 π 6 π¬ 0 π 0
Day one of #MOLeg is here.
Beacon is ready to show up for reproductive freedom and access to care across Missouri. π
π£ Join us January 21 at the State Capitol for a Day of Action with our partners.
RSVP π https://bit.ly/JoinBeacon26
07.01.2026 05:10 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
A person poses in front of a blue door wearing an orange sweater. Text reads: "Reproductive freedom belongs to everyone."
π Reproductive freedom belongs to everyone.
Thatβs why Beacon works to expand access, support a strong clinic network, and advocate for the change MO needs.
Stay connected: BeaconReproHealth.org
06.01.2026 14:32 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Our final post of 2025 β and one big thank you. π
This year, Beaconβs community showed up for care, access, and reproductive freedom. We know thereβs important work ahead, and weβre ready to keep building together in 2026.
Onward. πͺ
19.12.2025 04:54 β π 1 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Reminder: Beaconβs Free EC winter shipping pause starts tomorrow (Dec. 18th)!
Place your request today to stay prepared through the holidays β shipping resumes Jan. 6th.
π Request Free EC: BeaconReproHealth.org/EC
#FreeEC #ReproductiveFreedom
17.12.2025 05:41 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Ho ho WHOA π
Beacon volunteers assembled 3,500 Free EC kits Friday β expanding access and reproductive freedom just in time for the holidays.
Huge thanks to everyone who showed up and made this possible! π
#FreeEC #ReproFreedom
15.12.2025 05:32 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
π£ Reminder: Beaconβs Free EC winter shipping pause starts 12/18 β order your kit now to stay stocked + ready through the holidays. π
π BeaconReproHealth.org/EC
12.12.2025 05:51 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Image Description: Over a snowy forest photo background is an oversized purple gift tag with a black AAM logo and the all-caps text β2025 Holiday Gift Guideβ with β2025 Holidayβ in black with white highlighting and βGift Guideβ in white with purple highlighting. Above is a call-out in smaller all-caps white text with green highlighting βShop our pro-abortion business partners!β and below is a collage of some of the guideβs featured items including a pop-art riso print, a fanny pack, Cards Against Humanity decks, a monarch butterfly sticker, and a purple AAM t-shirt.
Shop your values this holiday season with our 2025 Holiday Gift Guide!
These businesses have generously and continuously supported AAMβs work to build the future of liberated abortion access that Missourians deserve. So let's show them some love!
Browse gifts here: bit.ly/AAMGift-Guide
10.12.2025 14:43 β π 2 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Huge gratitude to volunteers Julie & Doug Carel, whoβve supported Free EC since 2023 and help make reproductive freedom real for communities across Missouri. π They show up, speak out, and weβre so grateful for them!
Want to join? Sign up for Fridayβs kit-building event: BeaconReproHealth.org
10.12.2025 05:33 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Our final Free EC kit-building event of 2025 is this Friday, 12/12 at Beaconβs HQ! Help us assemble kits that expand access + protect reproductive freedom across Missouri.
Join us: BeaconReproHealth.org
#FreeEC #ReproFreedom
09.12.2025 05:04 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
We're so grateful, y'all! π
08.12.2025 14:51 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Beaconβs Free EC project is taking a winter shipping break starting 12/18 β stock up now so youβre ready for 2026. πͺ
π Get your kit before the break: BeaconReproHealth.org/EC
07.12.2025 07:01 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Three separate pictures of Beacon volunteers: (1) Upper left: A close-up photo of Proposition A and Amendment 3 canvass literature in a volunteer's hand (2) Upper right: A group of Free EC volunteers of various ages at an Ethical Society STL event (3) Bottom: A large group of Free EC volunteers posing for a photo at a kit-building event; some are holding emergency contraception (EC) packs
Happy International #Volunteer Day! π
Beacon volunteers power every part of our work β from Free EC to advocacy to expanding access. Want to join in? Our last kit-building event of the year is Dec. 12th!
β‘οΈ Sign up: BeaconReproHealth.org
05.12.2025 07:05 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Thanks to an incredibly generous match offer, all donations TODAY will be doubled, up to $5,000! Give now and DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT!
π BeaconReproHealth.org/Donate
#GivingTuesday #ReproductiveFreedom #FuelTheFreedom #BeaconBold #DoubleTheImpact
02.12.2025 08:28 β π 2 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Martha Stevens (she/her) is celebrating 3 years at Beacon! As Outreach & Engagement Manager, Martha helps expand and strengthen our Free EC project through community-centered outreach.
Outside of work: tandem bike rides, new foods, travel, & Luna πΆ
Weβre grateful for your energy & heart, Martha!
28.11.2025 07:05 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Huge gratitude to Saturdayβs Free EC volunteers! π Together, we built nearly 5,000 kits to help keep reproductive care within reach for Missourians.
β¨ Missed it? Join us on Fri, Dec 12th for the next build and be part of the movement for reproductive freedom: BeaconReproHealth.org
24.11.2025 05:03 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Having the power to decide if, when, and under what circumstances to get pregnant and have a child is key. π #ThxBirthControl #TalkingIsPower
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More about us: statesnewsroom.com
Latest news: newsfromthestates.com
OACAC is a Community Action Agency focused on alleviating the causes and conditions of poverty and helping people achieve empowered self-sufficiency.
Missouri Independent is a nonpartisan, nonprofit news organization covering state government, politics and policy.
We want to use the initiative petition process to protect the initiative process, but we need your help!
Join us! RespectMOVoters.org/join
An Ethical Humanist Community: cultivating connections, inspiring action,
growing hope. ethicalstl.org
Advocacy arm of @ppgreatrivers.bsky.social π£ Join us in the fight for reproductive freedom in the St. Louis region, Missouri Ozarks, & beyond.
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Weβre the trusted experts in accessible sexual & reproductive health care in the St. Louis region, Missouri Ozarks, & beyond.
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We're a MO-grown, pro-abortion organization taking action for abortion access & repro freedom for all. Donate, shop, learn +: http://linktr.ee/abortionactionmo
Individuals, community, labor, student & faith groups fighting for social, racial, & economic justice across Missouri. Paid for by Missouri Jobs with Justice Voter Action; Michelle Trupiano, Treasurer; 2725 Clifton, 63139
NCJWSTL strives for social justice by improving the quality of lives for women, children & families, and by safeguarding individual rights and freedoms.
Retired after 30 years in journalism, mostly with the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
MO Abortion Fund provides financial assistance for Missourians who cannot afford the full cost of abortion care.
MOfund.org
linktr.ee/MOAbortionFund
Formerly NARAL Pro-Choice America. Reproductive Freedom for All is our demand, our mission, and our vision for the future.
For 30 years, we have used the power of law to advance reproductive rights as fundamental human rights around the world.
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