From players to members of the media, and sports leagues, the world of sports has begun weighing in on the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v Wade.
Only minutes after the U.S. Supreme Court handed down its decision in Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization that reversed the nearly 50 years of abortion precedents set by Roe v Wade, NBA star LeBron James began re-tweeting former President Barack Obama’s pre-written tweets decrying the ruling.
But James wasn’t the only member of the world of sports to speak out.
The Women’s National Basketball Players Association called the ruling “treacherous.” And then instantly turned off public comments on the tweet.
This ruling provides a treacherous pathway to abortion bans that reinforce economic, social and political inequalities and could lead to higher rates of maternal mortality while eviscerating rights to reproductive freedom for everyone. #BansOffOurBodies pic.twitter.com/ND8kcx3viL
— WNBPA (@TheWNBPA) June 24, 2022
New York’s Gotham Football Club also jumped into the debate to “object” to the high court’s ruling:
Club Statement. pic.twitter.com/PE7ZauaEzR
— NJ/NY Gotham FC (@GothamFC) June 24, 2022
Gotham FC also pleaded for fans to support abortionists:
Take action today. Support @ReproRights who's mission is to fight for greater access to abortions: https://t.co/EuhnbVrHwP
— NJ/NY Gotham FC (@GothamFC) June 24, 2022
But others in and around the sports world also spoke out:
The Supreme Court has struck down Roe v. Wade, which for nearly 50 years has protected the right to abortion.
This decision will not end abortion.
What it will end is safe and legal access to this vital medical procedure.
It is a sad day in the United States.
— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) June 24, 2022
We been knew America was worried about the wrong shit smh
— rasul (@rd32_era) June 24, 2022
The Supreme Court paved the way for women to be forced to give birth. DENYING WOMEN THEIR RIGHT TO MAKE DECISIONS OVER THEIR OWN BODIES. For all the progress women have made in this country, today was devastating for women’s rights. Women are under attack. #RoeVsWade
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) June 24, 2022
I’m distressed, heartbroken & livid over today’s decision. We cannot let the tireless work & sacrifices of those before us be so easily forgotten or taken away. Our communities need our voices & support. At @GothamFC, we will do everything we can to be there for our family.
— Andrea Pagnanelli (@Apagnanelli) June 24, 2022
Faith is incredible.
Religion is a cancer.
— Andy Herman (@AndyHermanNFL) June 24, 2022
Strange to me the same folks that claim my body my choice on vaccines are the same ones to strip that right from women
This isn’t a political discussion it’s a human one
— KyleLong (@Ky1eLong) June 24, 2022
Supreme Court really just Friday-news-dumped their decision to take away the protection of a woman's right to choose. What a country. https://t.co/vQjdRTybas
— Aaron Nagler (@AaronNagler) June 24, 2022
Gutted 💔
— Sue Bird (@S10Bird) June 24, 2022
Apolitical observation on a historic day, regardless of your views: We are two countries living within one set of borders. And it's only going to get worse. And it is not sustainable.
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) June 24, 2022
Supreme Court really just Friday-news-dumped their decision to take away the protection of a woman's right to choose. What a country. https://t.co/vQjdRTybas
— Aaron Nagler (@AaronNagler) June 24, 2022
saddened and disappointed. there's no way I am sticking to sports today.
please donate to an abortion mutual aid organization if you can.
— janice 🇵 (@scuriiosa) June 24, 2022
Remember this week when they tell you (insert anything that involves people) isn’t political.
Religion
Sports
Education
Relationships
Abortion
Blue Pills
HousingAll this and more decided by people you probably can’t even name.
— Erica L. Ayala (Eye-Yah-La) 💪🏽 (@elindsay08) June 24, 2022
We're really going back in time. https://t.co/gReJPctcqc
— Joy Taylor (@JoyTaylorTalks) June 24, 2022
It matters that men speak up in the sports world. Go to a protest. Donate to abortion funds. If it doesn’t effect you this time that doesn’t mean the next thing they come for won’t — there is no such thing as a “stick to sports” situation when rights are stripped away
— Charlotte Wilder (@TheWilderThings) June 24, 2022
Yesterday: The 50th anniversary of Title IX to give girls equal rights in sports. Today: The revocation of 50 years of abortion rights.
Take nothing for granted.
— Lindsay Crouse (@lindsaycrouse) June 24, 2022
Women’s Sports Matter believes Abortion Rights are Human Rights. Taking away abortion access will not stop abortions; this will make it extremely unsafe & people could die. Also, other people besides women get abortions and we should use inclusive language when talking about this
— Women’s Sports Matter (@WSportsMatter) June 24, 2022
More are sure to come in the hours and days after this momentous Supreme Court decision. But these are some of the early commenters.
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