Pop star Olivia Rodrigo announced that her “Fund for Good,” which is being labeled as a “a global initiative committed to building an equitable and just future for all women, girls and people seeking reproductive health freedom,” will use a portion of the proceeds from her Guts World Tour to fund local abortion providers. Her North American tour will support the National Network of Abortion Funds (NNAF), a conglomeration of 100 abortion funds that assists those seeking abortions with needs such as transportation, translation, and childcare. NNAF’s executive director, Oriaku Njoku, praised the 21-year-old pop star’s move. “Supporting abortion funds has never been more critical, in an era where abortion access is under relentless attack. We are excited to be in partnership with Olivia Rodrigo, as she’s uplifting the critical work of abortion funds, and leading (her fans) into the movement towards reproductive freedom!”

For her show in Houston, TX, which has banned abortion after six weeks of pregnancy, Rodrigo stated funds would be used for women traveling for abortions. “A portion of the proceeds from all ticket sales at #GUTSworldtourHouston will go towards @abortionfunds @fundtexaschoice @janesdueprocess who help Texans traveling for abortions by covering & coordinating transportation, lodging & other practical support classes,” she announced on her Instagram. Kamyon Conner, the executive director of Texas Equal Access Fund, said the organization is “excited and grateful to Olivia Rodrigo for her support of abortion access through her GUTS tour, and we applaud her for using her platform and voice to shine a light on the critical work of abortion funds and bust abortion stigma.” Rodrigo has been outspoken for her support of abortion rights since Roe v Wade was overturned, performing “F— You” with Lily Allen and dedicating the song to the five justices who voted to overturn Roe. “The song goes out to the justices Samuel Alito, Clarence Thomas, Neil Gorsuch, Amy Coney Barrett, Brett Kavanaugh. We hate you,” she said.

While generally receiving praise for the fund, The American Spectator called Rodrigo a “shill.” “She’s never really been a puppet for Disney, but Rodrigo’s views of power and influence are a bit myopic if she considers herself a nonconformist. Tally her vaccine promotion with her vocal support for abortion, and it’s clear who serves to profit from her activism,” wrote Mary Frances Myler. She later added, “And though Taylor Swift holds the premium celebrity endorsement, she only voices her political beliefs on occasion. Rodrigo, on the other hand, is branding herself as an angry feminist for a new generation even as she makes a name in pop music.”

Many political pundits have speculated that abortion will be a key issue for the 2024 election. The 2022 “red wave” during midterm elections underperformed expectations, with many citing abortion support from voters, particularly young women, as a key issue. Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley has remained mainly vague on her abortion views, pushing for a consensus on federal abortion laws rather than the complete eradication of abortion that the staunchest pro-lifers support. Even former president Trump, who championed the overturning of Roe v Wade and labeled himself “the MOST Pro-life President in history,” has been critical of states like Florida, which has banned abortions after 6 weeks of pregnancy.