Olivia Rodrigo speaks out for reproductive rights, says abortion bans are not "pro-life” but “pro-control”
NME • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Olivia Rodrigo has spoken out against abortion bans, describing them as more about "pro-control" than being genuinely "pro-life," during a discussion with the Center for Reproductive Rights ahead of her Daisy Chain Fields Festival.
- The festival, scheduled for August 29 in Irvine, California, features an all-female lineup and aims to raise awareness and funds for women's rights organizations, including the Center for Reproductive Rights.
- Rodrigo has a history of advocating for reproductive rights, having launched an initiative in early 2024 supporting reproductive health freedom and donating a portion of her 'Guts' world tour proceeds to this cause.
- Her activism has drawn criticism from some Republican figures, particularly in Missouri, where she distributed contraceptive kits at concerts despite the state's strict abortion laws.
- Alongside her advocacy, Rodrigo continues to promote her music, with plans to perform songs from her new album ‘You Seem Pretty Sad For A Girl So In Love’ during her upcoming ‘Unraveled Tour’.
