Demi Lovato Drops Song Inspired By Anniversary Of Roe V. Wade Reversal

June 24 marks the one-year anniversary of the Supreme Court’s historic decision to overturn Roe V. Wade, and powerhouse vocalist Demi Lovato has something to say about it.

Lovato dropped a new song, titled Swine, inspired by the millions of people in the reproductive justice movement who have protested and continue to fight for the right to choose. The reversal ended the constitutional right to abortion in the United States, leaving decisions in the hands of each state.

“It’s been one year since the Supreme Court’s decision to dismantle the constitutional right to a safe abortion, and although the path forward will be challenging, we must continue to be united in our fight for reproductive justice,” said Lovato.

“I created Swine to amplify the voices of those who advocate for choice and bodily autonomy. I want this song to empower not only the birthing people of this country, but everyone who stands up for equality, to embrace their agency and fight for a world where every person’s right to make decisions about their own body is honored.”

Lovato is donating net profits from the hard-rocking anthem for a period of one year to the Reproductive Justice Fund at the Demi Lovato Foundation, which will in turn be directed to three nonprofit organizations: NARAL Pro-Choice America, Plan C and The National Network of Abortion Funds.

Additionally, a resource center has been created on Demi’s website. This site includes a map in collaboration with The 19th that displays the current status of abortion rights in each state (the legal landscape is constantly changing.) Resources from Planned Parenthood on topics including information on how to access an abortion in a given area, a support phone number and ways to access abortion pills are also on the site, which also has an area for others to share their stories, which will then be amplified by Lovato or the nonprofits she is working with.

“Art and activism are intertwined and present a unique opportunity to challenge social norms and injustices—and inspire people to believe that a better world is possible,” said Caren Spruch, national director, arts & entertainment engagement, Planned Parenthood Federation of America. “Artists shape the zeitgeist of our culture, so it matters when they speak up about issues such as abortion rights, LGBTQ+ rights and more. Planned Parenthood is most grateful to artists, like Demi Lovato, who is bold, courageous, and not afraid to speak out through their art against attacks to bodily autonomy.”

“We at Plan C believe in the power of art to help shape reality in ways that data cannot—we love to see artists channeling their outrage and passion into new creative works,” said Amy Merrill, digital director and co-founder, Plan C. “Proceeds from the song will help us continue to widely share information on abortion pills by mail.”

“It’s been a year since the Supreme Court took away our right to abortion, and we are still mad as hell about it,” said Angela Vasquez-Giroux, vice president of communications and research, NARAL Pro-Choice America. “We are fighting back, and we won’t stop until our rights are restored. And now, we have a true anthem that meets the moment of crisis we are in. There has never been a more important time to mobilize, and we’re proud to stand with allies and advocates like Demi.”