Olivia Rodrigo pledges to bankroll Planned Parenthood after Trump admin cuts funding

This comes after the Trump administration and Congress passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which defunded Planned Parenthood so that federal funds could no longer be used by the group to pay for the killing of unborn American children. The group says funds are not used for that and brought suit against the administration, but the suit was dismissed. Planned Parenthood argues that they provide medical services in addition to abortion, chief among them sex change services for trans-identified persons.

The festival is called Daisy Chain Fields and will encourage audience members to register to vote or check their status and engage in political election resources. The festival will feature Chappell Roan, Doechii, Santigold, Sarah McLachlan, Mitski, The Breeders, Bikini Kill, and Stevie Nicks. It's slated for August 29 in Irvine, California.

A sweepstakes for people to enter to win an all-expense paid trip to the festival is being handled in partnership with HeadCount. "HeadCount partners with musicians and music events nationwide to build awareness around civil rights and voter participation, working at over 1,000 concerts and festivals a year," per The Hollywood Reporter.

Rodrigo was awarded Planned Parenthood's Catalyst of Change Award in 2025. In her acceptance speech, she said, "Perhaps the greatest privilege this career has given me is the connection I've made with women through my music. When I play shows, I look out at crowds filled with young girls and the bond I feel with them is profound.

"To be in a space where we can all feel safe, to be wild, emotional and carefree, is incredibly powerful. And even though we're not speaking one-on-one, in those moments when we sing together, and lock eyes, something real forms. It feels like we're part of each other's lives. I often wonder what happens to those girls in those venues.

"What are their dreams? What kind of world are they returning to? We live in a world that politicizes our bodies and uses harmful ideologies to deny us safety and healthcare. And it breaks my heart to think that because of oppressive laws and outdated policies, some of these girls may not get to follow their dreams the way I was able to follow mine."

She went on to say, "Just a year ago, fueled by heartbreak and anger over what was happening in the world, I launched my Fund 4 Good, a global initiative that supports local nonprofits, championing reproductive freedom, girls’ education, and the prevention of gender-based violence. A portion of my tour proceeds went to the fund, and I’m proud to share that we’ve raised and donated over $2 million to organizations around the world."

For Rodrigo, apparently, among those dreams is the dream to terminate a pregnancy. In her speech, she praised the "life-saving work" Planned Parenthood does. "My greatest wish is that through organizations like Planned Parenthood and the action of everyday citizens, no woman will need to sacrifice her dreams, her health, or humanity because of restrictive laws or lack of resources," she said.

Planned Parenthood provides nearly half of the million abortions performed in the United States each year, the majority of which are performed on minority mothers. The founder of Planned Parenthood, Margaret Sanger, was a eugenicist who hated black people and wanted there to be less of them in America. She has attained her wish as the largest group of women who seek abortions every year are black American women.

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