The women-led dating site, Bumble, announced this week that it is creating a relief fund to support reproductive rights following the enactment of the new Texas abortion law.
The nation’s most restrictive abortion law, known in Texas for its SB No. 8 bill, went into effect Wednesday after the Supreme Court refused to intervene.
“Bumble is founded and led by women and, from day one, we have defended the most vulnerable. We will continue to fight regressive laws like # SB8, ”the Austin-based company said in a tweet.
As of today, Bumble has created a relief fund that supports the reproductive rights of women and people across the gender spectrum seeking abortions in Texas.
– Bumble (@bumble) September 1, 2021
The money will go to partner organizations dedicated to protecting reproductive rights, a company spokesman said, according to USA Today. The company added that there is no target amount for the fund as it is reported to continue.
In addition to the relief fund, the company said it would recommend organizations where people can make donations, such as the National Network of Abortion Funds, USA Today.
A Bumble spokesman told the newspaper that they worked with partner organizations on reproductive rights “because their mission and values align with ours and have a history of fighting for reproductive rights and women’s rights.”
Bumble, which also operates the Badoo app, has turned a dating app into a women-centered social networking platform.
Other companies in the dating applications industry are also taking action. Shar Dubey, general manager of Dallas-based Match Group, which operates numerous dating apps like Match.com and Tinder, said he felt the need to speak out against Texas law.
“The company generally does not take political positions unless it is relevant to our business. But in this case, personally, as a Texas woman, I have not been able to keep quiet and I have made this statement that you may see coverage over the next few days. “he said in an internal note to employees, The Dallas Morning News reported.
The new abortion law, signed by Gov. Greg Abbott (R) in May, is the most restrictive in the country, banning abortion at six weeks. It also allows anyone to file a civil lawsuit against anyone who causes an abortion or “helps and encourages” abortion after a fetal heartbeat is detected, which can occur as early as six weeks.
The Supreme Court declined to intervene Wednesday, meanwhile President Biden
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