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Need help getting an abortion? Social media flooded with resources after Roe reversal

Taraneh Azar
USA TODAY
  • Social media users mobilized to share abortion access resources following the Supreme Court's Friday ruling overturning Roe v. Wade.
  • Links to abortion funds and online abortion services went viral on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and TikTok in the days following the ruling.
  • Online communities have cropped up to offer guidance, medical advice, practical resources and support to those seeking abortion services in the post-Roe world.

The Supreme Court decision to strike down Roe v. Wade on Friday was met with immediate protests and celebrations alike around the United States. But online, social media users mobilized just as quickly to share critical resources for those whose constitutional right to get an abortion had suddenly been taken away.

Social media platforms flooded with infographics, articles, memes and videos aimed at mitigating the chaos left in the wake of the ruling — boosting resources for those seeking abortion services. Links to donate to abortion funds trended on Twitter. On TikTok, feeds flooded with explainers on what the decision means state-by-state. People offering transportation and housing for those traveling for an abortion took to Reddit and Facebook. Instagram filled with guidance on how to obtain abortion pills and emergency contraceptives online.