Original air date: May 20, 2019
Host Taylor Weech talks with Sarah Dixit, Public Affairs community organizer, and Fernanda Mazcot, Raíz program community organizer, of Planned Parenthood of Greater Washington and North Idaho about recent legislation attempting to ban or further restrict abortion access across the country. Discussion includes what is at stake in terms of access to reproductive healthcare including abortion, long term strategy by both the anti-abortion movement and the pro-choice movement, personal stories about the work, ways to support people’s right to choose through advocacy and action, and more.
To find a national day of action near you, visit https://www.stopabortionbans.org/?source=naral&s=0
Information on the Spokane event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/444019162812583/
To sign the petition mentioned, head this way: https://www.weareplannedparenthoodaction.org/onlineactions/VHZ1uNAfF0Ov7Txim8yiGQ2?ms=4NALz1903S1N1V&sourceid=1006773
Shout Your Abortion stories here: https://shoutyourabortion.com/
For questions about the interview or about getting involved with PPGWNI, email Sarah and Fernanda at sarah.dixit@ppgwni.org and fernanda.mazcot@ppgwni.org.