Miley Cyrus, Billie Eilish, and other musicians join protest against Planned Parenthood bans—here's how you can help
Nearly 140 musicians have joined forces with Planned Parenthood after the non-profit organization launched the #BansOffMyBody campaign to support reproductive rights and raise awareness on abortion bans. A-list celebrities, including Miley Cyrus, Lizzo, Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga, and Demi Lovato, have signed a petition to protest the growing number of strict abortion laws that are currently being passed in the United States.
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Planned Parenthood also plans to spread the word at Jay-Z’s Made in America Festival in Philadelphia this weekend and Billie Eilish’s headlining event, Atlanta’s Music Midtown Festival, on September 14th and 15th. In a press release, the 17-year-old singer, who is the youngest signee, spoke out in support of the organization:
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You can see all the musicians who signed Planned Parenthood’s letter, below:
Nearly 140 musicians have banded together to tell lawmakers: #BansOffMyBody! Add your name to the petition and sign alongside artists and musicians here: https://t.co/jJNOEHocfr pic.twitter.com/uIo8L9wrdf
— Planned Parenthood (@PPFA) August 24, 2019
On August 26th, after the MTV VMAs, Lizzo wore a “Bans Off” necklace from Sophie Ratner Jewelry. If you snag one of your own, 30% off proceeds go to the Planned Parenthood campaign.
A post shared by Sophie Ratner Fine Jewelry (@sophieratner_jewelry) on Aug 27, 2019 at 3:17am PDT
Other stars, including Dua Lipa, Tove Lo, and Norah Jones, also voiced their support via Twitter in an effort to encourage fans to get involved in the movement.
US Friends: 25 MILLION. That’s how many women live in a state where abortion could be outlawed if Roe is overturned. Join me & Planned Parenthood and tell politicians: get your #BansOffMyBody. Text BANSOFF to 22422 to sign the petition. @ppfa @ppact https://t.co/skIzjBgcyG pic.twitter.com/wIxEaDCiXb
— DUA LIPA (@DUALIPA) August 24, 2019
To my friends and fans in the US. Our bodies are our own. If they are not, we can not be truly free. Or equal.
Join me & @PPFA @ppact — sign the petition by texting BANSOFF to 22422 & tell politicians to get their #BansOffMyBody: https://t.co/ESOFfq0Wti pic.twitter.com/5RmV7hLJs6— Tove Lo (@ToveLo) August 26, 2019
Today, over 130 musicians and artists are standing with Planned Parenthood. Join Norah, @ArianaGrande, @kaceymusgraves, @billieeilish, @NICKIMINAJ and more now.
Who’s with us? Sign the petition: text BANSOFF to 22422 https://t.co/65nxlQt74w @PPFA @PPact #BansOffMyBody pic.twitter.com/i8hkTT6FqI— Norah Jones (@NorahJones) August 26, 2019
Today, over 130 musicians and artists are standing with Planned Parenthood.
Who’s with us? Sign the petition: text BANSOFF to 22422https://t.co/U2p6qUYBKL#bansoffmybody pic.twitter.com/bBXqaweQ5A— nine inch nails (@nineinchnails) August 26, 2019
So, how can you help? All you have to do is sign the online petition and tell your friends to do the same. The organization hopes to get at least 500,000 signatures before the 47th anniversary of Roe v. Wade in January 2020.