Olivia Rodrigo Is 'Looking Forward' To Kamala Harris' 'Fight For Reproductive Rights'
Olivia Rodrigo, who has been outspoken about her views on reproductive rights, says she is "looking forward" to hearing how Kamala Harris will "fight for reproductive rights."
The current Vice President of the United States kicked off her presidential race with a promise to "restore reproductive freedom." Her campaign clarified that this means she's advocating for the return of Roe v. Wade, the decision that protected abortion rights until fetal viability at around 22 weeks.
Kamala Harris has garnered support from many prominent abortion-rights groups and celebrities, such as Olivia Rodrigo, ever since.
Kamala Harris Strongly Condemned The Supreme Court’s 2022 Decision To Overturn Roe v. Wade
Throughout her career, Harris has been a steadfast supporter of abortion rights and is often viewed as a stronger advocate for reproductive rights compared to Biden. During her time in the Senate, she co-sponsored legislation aimed at preventing states from imposing restrictions on abortion and voted against a bill seeking to ban abortions after 20 weeks.
As Vice President, Harris strongly condemned the Supreme Court’s 2022 decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, becoming the administration's most prominent voice on reproductive health rights.
Kamala Harris To Fight For Reproductive Rights
Despite the growing pressure, the Harris campaign confirmed to POLITICO that her position remains unchanged since her September interview on "Face the Nation," where she reaffirmed her support for restoring Roe v. Wade’s protections.
“I am being precise. We need to put into law the protections of Roe v. Wade,” Harris said in that interview. “And that is about going back to where we were before the Dobbs decision.”
In her first week as the presumptive Democratic nominee, Kamala Harris made abortion rights the focal point of her campaign rally in Milwaukee.
“We, who believe in reproductive freedom, will stop Donald Trump’s extreme abortion bans because we trust women to make decisions about their own bodies and not have their government telling them what to do,” Harris said at the Massachusetts event in July. “If there are those who dare to take the freedom to make such a fundamental decision for an individual, which is about one’s own body, what other freedoms could be on the table for the taking?”
Kamala Harris Receives Support From Olivia Rodrigo
On Wednesday, September 18, Olivia Rodrigo shared an advertisement for Kamala Harris' upcoming appearance with Oprah, which will take place on Thursday, September 19.
"Looking forward to watching tomorrow to hear more from Kamala Harris on how she will help the fight for reproductive rights," Rodrigo wrote alongside the photo.
The singer previously showed her support for Kamala Harris on July 23 by sharing a TikTok clip to her Instagram Stories featuring the Vice President’s first campaign rally as a 2024 presidential contender where she discussed her plans to restore reproductive rights if she secures the presidency in November.
“And we who believe in reproductive freedom will stop Donald Trump’s extreme abortion bans because we trust women to make decisions about their own body, and not have their government tell them what to do!” Harris said in the video. “And when Congress passes a law to restore reproductive freedoms, as President of the United States, I will sign it into law.”
Olivia Rodrigo Has Been Outspoken On Her Fight For Reproductive Rights
The 21-year-old has been a vocal advocate for reproductive rights, launching her Fund 4 Good initiative at the start of her Guts World Tour in February.
The initiative supports girls' education, reproductive rights, and the prevention of gender-based violence by funding community-based nonprofits. A portion of the tour's ticket sales went to support the cause, along with contributions to the National Network of Abortion Funds.
She didn’t stop there—at several of her tour stops, local organizations were present to distribute condoms, morning-after pills, and information on accessing abortion care for those interested.
Who Else Has Endorsed Kamala Harris?
Olivia Rodrigo is not the only big pop star to have shown her support for Kamala Harris. Shortly after Harris' debate with former President Donald Trump, "22" singer Taylor Swift took to Instagram to endorse the current Vice President.
"Like many of you, I watched the debate tonight. If you haven’t already, now is a great time to do your research on the issues at hand and the stances these candidates take on the topics that matter to you the most," she said. "As a voter, I make sure to watch and read everything I can about their proposed policies and plans for this country."
"I will be casting my vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 Presidential Election," she then revealed. "I’m voting for @kamalaharris because she fights for the rights and causes I believe need a warrior to champion them. I think she is a steady-handed, gifted leader and I believe we can accomplish so much more in this country if we are led by calm and not chaos."
Several big names went ahead and "liked" Taylor Swift's post, including Lady Gaga, Chrissy Teigen, Laurie Hernandez, Josh Gad, Channing Tatum, Sabrina Carpenter, Ryan Reynolds, and more.
