In light of the one-year anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision to end the constitutional right to abortion in the United States, Demi Lovato speaks her mind.
On Thursday, Lovato released her newest song, “Swine,” and for one year, proceeds from the song will be donated to the Reproductive Justice Fund at the Demi Lovato Foundation. Funds will then go to three nonprofits: NARAL Pro-Choice America, Plan C, and the National Abortion Funds Network.
“It’s been a year since the Supreme Court’s decision to abolish the constitutional right to safe abortion, and while the road forward is challenging, we must continue to unite in our fight for reproductive justice,” the “Sorry Not Sorry” singer, 30, said in a press release. “I created ‘SWINE’ to raise the voice of those who advocate choice and bodily autonomy.”
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“I want this song to empower not just the people who gave birth in this country, but all who stand up for equality, embrace their agency and fight for a world where everyone’s right to decide about their own body is honored.”
In the music video, Lovato appears before a table of men, apparently representing the Supreme Court, as she spearheads a revolution. At one point, he takes a document they’ve signed and smashes it into pieces – which causes a group of people to anger and cheer him up.
She sings “My life, my voice/My rights, my choice/My or just my pig”. “My blood, my waist / My lungs, my voice / It’s me, otherwise I’m just a pig.”
The “Heart Attack” singer has also created a resource center on her website, including a map showing the current state of abortion rights in each state. Planned Parenthood also has resources on how to access an abortion procedure in your area, a hotline to call if you need emergency support, what funds may be available to you, and how to access abortion pills. There is a space for others to tell their stories too.
In June of last year, the 6-to-3 decision completely reversed the nearly 50-year-old precedent and completely changed the landscape of women’s reproductive rights by empowering each state to decide whether to allow the procedure. Since then, abortion has been banned in 14 states, including Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Kentucky, and more.
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“We believe that Roe and Casey should be rejected,” wrote Judge Samuel Alito in the majority opinion. “The constitution does not refer to abortion, and such a right is not implicitly protected by any constitutional provision.”
“The time has come to listen to the Constitution and bring the issue of abortion back to the elected representatives of the people,” Alito wrote. The 78-page opinion was supported by Judges Clarence Thomas, Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett, three of whom were appointed by President Trump.
tipping process Against Roe Wade It started when Mississippi’s abortion ban was overturned by a federal court 15 weeks later. The state then asked the Supreme Court to overturn either Against Roe Wade or let states pass pre-viable abortion bans.
Last year, several celebrities spoke about the decision, including Paris Hilton, Halsey, and Phoebe Bridgers.
“Pig” is out now.