Olivia Rodrigo Amplifies Reproductive Rights Ahead of Daisy Chain Fields Festival

On July 21, the Grammy-winning singer posted Instagram videos with Center for Reproductive Rights (CRR) President Nancy Northup and legal experts Meetra Mehdizadeh, Autumn Katz and Nimra Chowdhry. They examined state abortion bans enacted after the 2022 *Dobbs* decision, the legal fight over the abortion medication mifepristone, and restrictive midwifery laws in Southern states. Rodrigo called the environment “terrifying” and argued many bans function as “pro-control” rather than “pro-life.”

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The *Dobbs* ruling ended the constitutional right to abortion, returning authority to states. Since then, at least ten states have enacted bans or severe restrictions, prompting CRR lawsuits nationwide. Critics cite rising maternal-mortality rates and cases such as Amanda Zurawski’s, where a denied abortion led to life-threatening sepsis. The discussion also highlighted efforts to limit mifepristone and curtail midwifery practice, especially in Georgia.

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• Maternal mortality disparity: “Black women die at three times the rate of white women, and none of this is inevitable,” said senior attorney Hillary Schneller.

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• Legal actions: CRR has challenged abortion bans in ten states since *Dobbs*.

Olivia Rodrigo says laws restricting reproductive rights are "terrifying"

CRR officials reiterated their commitment to litigating restrictive laws and expanding public education about reproductive health.

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Missouri State Senator Bill Eigel condemned Rodrigo’s 2024 distribution of contraceptive kits at concerts, calling her “ashamed” and accusing her of “championing abortion.” Local organizers later reported they were barred from handing out similar kits at subsequent shows.

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• “Not very pro-life to harm these women's health for the long term and see them in the ICU... That's pro-control.” — Olivia Rodrigo

Olivia Rodrigo Discusses Abortion Bans With Repro Rights

• “We have decades of studies showing that it is safe and effective, millions of people have gotten medication abortions since mifepristone was FDA approved,” — Meetra Mehdizadeh

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• “Black women die at three times the rate of white women, and none of this is inevitable,” — Hillary Schneller

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• “This festival reflects the soul of our global movement,” — Nancy Northup

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• July 21: Rodrigo’s Instagram video series with CRR experts released.

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• August 29: Inaugural Daisy Chain Fields festival launches at Great Park in Irvine, California, featuring an all-female lineup and booths for ten nonprofit partners.

Olivia Rodrigo says laws restricting reproductive rights are "terrifying"

The August 29 festival will combine live performances with fundraising for reproductive-rights organizations. Attendees can visit the “Philanthropy Village” to learn about ongoing litigation, medication-abortion access, and midwifery advocacy, supporting reproductive-health equity ahead of Rodrigo’s “Unraveled” world tour.

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