Lena Dunham has always been a powerful advocate for women's rights and reproductive health. Recently, she teamed up with the Planned Parenthood Action Fund's "Women Are Watching" campaign to encourage every woman to empower themselves by heading to the polls. Voting is one of the most direct ways to protect your rights and ensure your voice is heard.
“When you show up to the polls, you empower yourself, you empower the women you love, and you take control of your own body back from politicians who don’t want the best for you,” she explained in her campaign video. See what else she had to say about the importance of civic engagement:
Beyond the video, Lena and Planned Parenthood launched a special t-shirt campaign to help spread the word. Some of Lena's famous friends have shared selfies wearing the signature "Lena <3 Planned Parenthood" shirt. It's inspiring to see so many celebrity activists using their platforms for good.
Here are a few ways you can join the movement:
- Register to vote at Vote.org.
- Learn more about candidates' stances on reproductive health.
- Support the Planned Parenthood Action Fund.
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"Ladies and gentleman, it's @unforettable! #womenarewatching #weheartplannedparenthood"/filters:quality(70)/content/yw/ma/gf1kqe9m_600x600.jpg)
"Couldn't pick just one of the beauty known as Leslie Mann, so here are three #lesliemann #juddapatow #irisapatow #weheartplannedparenthood"/filters:quality(70)/content/r2/w6/js60ggf6_600x600.jpg)
"The angel known as Knope #amypoehler #womenarewatching #weheartplannedparenthood"/filters:quality(70)/content/sl/bl/z1j3xsj8_600x600.jpg)
"Goddamn, America Ferrera, you slay me #womenarewatching #weheartplannedparenthood"/filters:quality(70)/content/to/pf/z769f4dk_600x600.jpg)
The inimitable Mindy Kaling, a beloved voice for women and an angel in pink. #iamwatching2014 #weheartplannedparenthood"/filters:quality(70)/content/m3/m5/spari4j6_600x600.jpg)
"More bold brave models tomorrow... But dream of Elliot Page tonight."/filters:quality(70)/content/xu/w4/iev87zae_600x600.jpg)
"And Rashida Jones!!! #womenarewatching #weheartplannedparenthood"/filters:quality(70)/content/ep/fd/gtbiyvrf_600x600.jpg)
"Oh lord it's Sara Bareilles... #womenarewatching #weheartplannedparenthood"/filters:quality(70)/content/xq/p8/rjff3gut_600x600.jpg)
"And how about Jemima Kirke and her beautiful babies standing for Planned Parenthood #womenarewatching #weheartplannedparenthood"