The offer of a free vasectomy or medication abortion is of enormous significance in southern Illinois, where Planned Parenthood Great Rivers operates, because of its proximity to Missouri, where abortion is now banned except in cases of medical emergencies.

In a bold move, Chicago’s Planned Parenthood providers are stepping up to offer free vasectomies and abortions during the convention. That’s right—while politicians debate policies, healthcare workers are giving people the power to make personal choices, all free of charge. It’s a statement, for sure, but also a practical offering amid ongoing debates about reproductive rights. Whether you see it as activism or just good sense, it’s clear that the DNC is bringing more than just political speeches to town.

Among the demonstrations will be a large “inflatable IUD,” a form of birth control activists will nickname “Freeda Womb,” The New York Times reported. Meanwhile, more than a dozen local businesses in Chicago have barricaded their windows and doors with plywood in anticipation of destructive protests outside the DNC, according to WGN9.