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Cobalt Advocates

Nothing should stand between you and your health decisions.

Cobalt is dedicated to fighting for systems, structures and policies that protect reproductive rights and guarantee comprehensive, universal access to reproductive healthcare, including abortion.

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We actualize policies, structures, and attitudes that secure unassailable reproductive autonomy and abortion access.

Cobalt dates back to 1967, when Colorado became the first state to allow legal abortion. In 2020, Cobalt became a fully independent, Colorado-based abortion rights organization. And in 2022, with the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v Wade, Colorado’s role as a haven state for abortion access became mission-critical. We are not just a place where abortion access is protected, we are a beacon of hope for the country.

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Courageous

We establish a bold direction, set audacious goals and then do what it takes to achieve them. This includes employing innovative tactics, confronting obstacles directly, and having difficult conversations when needed.

Unified

Nobody can achieve unassailable autonomy until we all do. If one person’s freedom over their own body is threatened, that impacts us all. We actively seek programs, strategies and collaborations that are led by, beneficial to and reflective of all genders, races, and backgrounds.

Principled

We are ruthless about the accuracy and reliability of the information we curate, investigate, and share. We treat our partners, members and allies with the same respect, providing credible, fact-based information in a timely and trustworthy manner.

Rooted

We understand that each individual’s health autonomy is at the core of our vision. To guide that focus, we work deeply with impacted communities. We are in constant relationship with the providers, advocates and impacted individuals to understand their unique needs and amplify their stories.

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Important News

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The cobalt blog
Colorado Newsline
Crisis Pregnancy Centers in Colorado Steer Patients Away from Abortion Providers

Crisis pregnancy centers — also known as alternative pregnancy centers and women’s health centers — attempt to steer pregnant people away from receiving care such as abortions. The centers are nonprofit organizations that advertise health care such as free pregnancy tests, abortion counseling, options counseling, ultrasounds and help during and after pregnancy.  However, the centers …

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The Nation
The Abortion Pill Underground

Since Roe was overturned, thousands of people in red states have found a way to get an abortion—often thanks to providers operating at the edge of the law.

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VOX
The Supreme Court will Decide if States Can Ban Lifesaving Abortions

A federal law requires hospitals to provide abortions when necessary to prevent serious health consequences. The justices could neutralize that law.

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CPR News
Advocates for Legal Abortion take Critical Step to put Constitutional Amendment on the Ballot

“We turned in 232,000 signatures,” said Karen Middleton, the President of the abortion access nonprofit, Cobalt, one of the groups spearheading the effort.

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The Daily Beans
The Daily Beans: High Drama

That’s Karen Middleton, co chair of Colorado’s for protecting reproductive Freedom. Now, Middleton’s group said it submitted to state officials the signatures of more than 225,000 voters. That’s, uh, more than 124,000 that are required.

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JEZEBEL
Abortion Funds Are Spending Astronomical Amounts of Money to Help People Get Care

Breaking $1 million in annual client spending appears to be a bleak new norm. “As more states ban abortion, the demand on abortion funds like Cobalt Abortion Fund continues to escalate,” Cobalt President Karen Middleton said in a release.

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Colorado Sun
Colorado Voters will Decide in November Whether to Protect Abortion Access in the State Constitution

The measure says that the government “shall not deny, impede, or discriminate against the exercise of the right to abortion, including prohibiting health insurance coverage for abortion.

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Colorado Newsline
The Texas Lawsuit Isn’t Just About Abortion. It’s About Bullying.

It is legal to get an abortion in Colorado, whether you’re a Colorado resident or not. It is legal to travel to Colorado from another state to get an abortion. And just in case there’s any question, Colorado enacted a shield law in 2023 protecting patients, providers and assisters of abortion care from anti-abortion zealots …

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Learn more about the Cobalt Abortion Fund, how to donate, or get funding for an abortion.

We are committed to eliminating financial barriers to accessing healthcare.

The Cobalt Abortion Fund understands that abortion bans disproportionately impact marginalized communities, and we seek to be a welcoming, safe, and equitable resource for all.

  • We will use your correct name and pronouns.
  • We work with a translation service to ensure we can communicate with you in a language you are comfortable with.
  • We offer funding to all abortion seekers regardless of gestational age, age, religion, marital status, immigration status, physical ability, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, race, or ethnicity.
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Cobalt’s Work

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We are committed to securing and protecting every person’s access to reproductive healthcare, & combating all threats to that access — now and in the future.

Your reproductive autonomy should not be dependent on your job, where you live, your financial situation, or, frankly, someone else’s political agenda. Cobalt’s vision is for every Coloradan to be able to make any health decision that is right for them, knowing they can do so free from judgment and that any resource they may need will always be available .

Learn About Reproductive Rights, Health, & Access

The more you know, the more you can be empowered on topics like your rights, birth control, STD and STI’s, and finding services and funding for your needs.

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