Podcasts about abortion care

In today's episode, Charli chats with Dr. John Reynolds-Wright about the state of sexual and reproductive healthcare, including progress on the development of novel male contraception and abortion care. Interview by Charli, editing by Niamh, and production by Emilee.https://open.spotify.com/episode/0F8Kp5RUQqOolcsDWhnYqj?si=0cb527ef0e8b45ed 

As the overturning of Roe v. Wade by the Supreme Court approaches four years, what is the status of abortion care in Illinois today?

This week on Texas Matters: Why “Sharia law” has become a flashpoint in Texas politics. How the state's abortion ban is tied to new scrutiny after three doctors were disciplined. And why a Texas death row case still hinges on hypnosis, despite the practice being banned in criminal investigations in the state.

TW: Topics of SA and r*pe between the timestamps of 14:26-23:00.   Abobolandia is a dumpster fire of sexpest-maxxing this week and Lizz and Moji are diving into it all for you. Plus…. Word on the street is the newly-released abortion DOJ “investigation” mentions AAF – god forbid a girl has hobbies. Plus Unpacking Swalwell is and the CNN R*pe Academy story. This episode is bound to piss you off, so buckle up and raise some rage and awareness with your Feminist Buzzkills.   GUEST ROLL CALL: ALL RISE… CHRISSA SPARKLES IS HERE!!! The comedian and musical artist is bringing the laughs and all the tea on becoming an accidental political POP STAR, being first-gen Filipino, resisting the system, cultural appropriation-maxxing, unapologetically finding her voice, and her show “Delulu!” We are obsessed.    PLUS! Dr. April Lockley, Medical Director of the Miscarriage and Abortion Hotline, talks about all of the ways the hotline supports people who may have questions when self-managing their abortions and miscarriages, free from judgment. We get into how to use the M+A Hotline alongside other great resources to avoid criminalization, the siloing of abortion care from healthcare, and envisioning the world we want to see for abortion and miscarriage care. We love M+A and you need to know about them!   Times are heavy, but knowledge is power, y'all. We gotchu.    OPERATION SAVE ABORTION: You can still join the 10,000+ womb warriors fighting the patriarchy by clicking HERE for past Operation Save Abortion trainings, your toolkit, marching orders, and more.   HOSTS: Lizz Winstead IG: @LizzWinstead Bluesky: @LizzWinstead.bsky.social Moji Alawode-El IG: @Mojilocks Bluesky: @Mojilocks.bsky.social   SPECIAL GUESTS: Dr. April Lockley IG: @MA_Hotline / @AprilMarie84 Bluesky: @mahotline.bsky.social Chrissa Sparkles IG/Youtube: @ChrissaSparkles   GUEST LINKS: CALL OR TEXT M+A HOTLINE: 833-246-2632 Miscarriage and Abortion Hotline Website  DONATE: M+A Hotline Plan C PIlls Reprocare Exhale Pro-Voice Repro Legal Helpline Chrissa Sparkles Website Chrissa Sparkles Linktree Fuck ICE Song   NEWS DUMP: Justice Department Reveals the Biden Administration's Weaponization of Federal Law Against Pro-Life Americans Separating Fact From Fiction in FACE Act Enforcement Bill Creating $1M Penalty for Abortion Providers Passes Tennessee Senate CNN Exposes “Rape Academy” Eric Swalwell's Exit Helps Democrats in California Governor's Race Abortion Pills, the Budget, and RFK Jr.   EPISODE LINKS: ADOPT-A-CLINIC: BEA at Peace Abortion Doulas 6 DEGREES: ChatGPT's ‘Adult Model' Being Shelved Reveals a Much Bigger AI Problem Operation Save Abortion SUBSTACK: Abortion Access Front Expose Fake Clinics BUY AAF MERCH! EMAIL your abobo questions to The Feminist Buzzkills AAF's Abortion-Themed Rage Playlist   FOLLOW US: Listen to us ~ FBK Podcast Instagram ~ @AbortionFront Bluesky ~ @AbortionFront TikTok ~ @AbortionFront Facebook ~ @AbortionFront YouTube ~ @AbortionAccessFront TALK TO THE CHARLEY BOT FOR ABOBO OPTIONS & RESOURCES HERE! PATREON HERE! Support our work, get exclusive merch and more!  DONATE TO AAF HERE! ACTIVIST CALENDAR HERE! VOLUNTEER WITH US HERE! ADOPT-A-CLINIC HERE! GET ABOBO PILLS FROM PLAN C PILLS HERE! When BS is poppin', we pop off! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!In this week's episode, we discuss Just Pills: The Extraordinary Story of a Revolution in Abortion Care by Rebecca Kelliher. This book details the history of mifepristone and misoprostol - the two pills used in medication abortions. Support the showBe part of the conversation by sharing your thoughts about this episode, what you may have learned, how the conversation affected you. You can reach Raquel and Jennifer on IG @madnesscafepodcast or by email at madnesscafepodcast@gmail.com.Share the episode with a friend and have your own conversation. And don't forget to rate and review the show wherever you listen!Thanks!

On this award winning podcast we talk about the parts of life stretching us to our limits, the necessary growth and the marks left behind. Stretch marks don't just happen on your body - they happen throughout your life (especially in this insane world). TRIGGER WARNING - PREGNANCY TERMINATION This episode discusses the termination of a pregnancy due to fatal fetal abnormality. But if you can stay - please do, because every woman in Ireland needs to hear this story to understand why our abortion legislation is letting down women who need and deserve to be cared for - here - in this country. My guest this week is mother of two Shonagh O'Connor.She contacted me and she asked me would I consider covering the topic of termination specifically to highlight how for some women they fall outside of the legislation and don't receive care here. She explained her story and my response was to invite her to share it with you too - in her own words. At 12 weeks and 2 days, at a scan, she was told that her pregnancy was unlikely to continue to term. But as she was 12 and 2 days that there was nothing they could do for her in Ireland. She would have to travel to the UK for a termination. If she had been 11 week she could be treated here, despite the historic referendum, a landslide of 66.4% voting in favour to repeal the 8th amendment and provide abortion care for women in Ireland.This conversation acts as an example of how we are still exporting care of women in need of reproductive healthcare in this country.If you have been affected by the themes in this episode please find the following supports:Bereavement Support https://lmcsupport.ie/https://wellwomancentre.ie/unplanned-pregnancy/ema-step-by-step/https://www.ifpa.ie/advocacy/abortion-in-ireland-legal-timeline/https://www.abortionrightscampaign.ie/abortion-law-in-ireland/British Pregnancy Advisory ServiceYou can find me on instagram @sinead.omoore and @stretchmarkspodcastProduced by the brand storyFor brand collaborations and sponsorship please email stretchmarkspod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's Europe Today: Viktor Orbán reaches out to European Council President António Costa after blocking a €90 billion EU loan for Ukraine — but is he ready to compromise? We unpack the political fallout and the battle over the Druzhba pipeline. As the war in Ukraine enters its fifth year, Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal tells us why he doubts the Kremlin's peace signals. Plus: the European Commission backs a million-signature push on abortion rights. Austrian Minister Eva-Maria Holzleitner joins us to discuss women's rights and Europe's race to attract global scientific talent.Europe Today is Euronews' daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond.Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12/23/25: Katie Christensen Mineer joined Planned Parenthood North Central States as an educator and later eventually stepped into her current role as North Dakota State Director. She's hosting for Joel Heitkamp and is joined on KFGO by Christina Sambor, an attorney who argued against the abortion ban before the North Dakota Supreme Court, and Diana Greene Foster, author of the Turnaway Study, which examines what happens when people are denied abortion care. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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BrownTown heads over to CH Distillery | Jōtō Sushi in Chicago's West Loop for their second-ever live recording with Alicia Hurtado and Qudsiyyah Shariyf of Chicago Abortion Fund. In a moment of further descent into fascism on the federal level, built on decades of policy maneuvers and reactive cultural propaganda through a now resurgent Christian Nationalist and far-right forces, we seek to amplify and uplift the four decades-long work of Chicago Abortion Fund and the movement for reproductive justice, gender equity, and ultimately collective liberation. Not only have we also been working in this movement and others to support from a grassroots level but also to codify life-affirming practices and funding at the policy and institutional level. With our sights on 2026 and far beyond, let's broaden our tent while strengthening our ties and not only hold the line on reproductive rights but expand and fight back against an ongoing and re-energized threat on all fronts!LIVE AT CH DISTILLERY | JŌTŌ SUSHICH is Chicago's leading artisan spirits producer with an extensive portfolio. Hosted inside their former distillery is Jōtō Sushi, where guests can experience both à la carte sushi and signature omakase dining, each reflecting their dedication to culinary excellence and attention to detail. Tell them BrownTown sent ya!GUESTSAlicia Hurtado (ah-LEE-see-ah her-TAH-do; they/she) has been building power as staff at the Chicago Abortion Fund (CAF) since 2020, where they currently serve as Director of Advocacy and Communications. Alicia leads CAF's political advocacy, communications, and grassroots organizing strategy to create a culture shift that destigmatizes abortion and moves towards a world in which all people can access abortion care no matter who they are or where they are from.Qudsiyyah Shariyf (could-SEE-yuh sher-REEF; she/they) is an organizer, birthworker, and reproductive justice advocate currently serving as Deputy Director of the Chicago Abortion Fund (CAF). Her strategic vision has been instrumental in expanding CAF's capacity to provide logistical, financial, and emotional support to people seeking abortion care in Chicago, Illinois, and beyond.Chicago Abortion Fund's mission is to advance reproductive autonomy and justice for everyone by providing financial, logistical, and emotional support to people seeking abortion services and by building collective power and fostering partnerships for political and cultural change. They envision a world where everyone has the freedom and autonomy to create lives, families, and communities that are healthy, safe, and thriving and where the full range of reproductive choices, including abortion, are accessible and affirmed. Follow CAF on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.Mentioned in or related to episode: Birth Equity Act (HB 5142)DidBidenSayAbortionYet.orgAbortion: A History by Mary Fissel, referenced by one of the Q&A participantsCAF -- How We Can HelpCAF -- Pre-AbortionCAF -- Post-AbortionSay abortion toolkit **COMING SOON**M+A HotlineEp. 28 - Fighting for Women's Rights through Faith, Policy, & #MeToo ft. Zoe Goodman--CREDITS: Intro soundbite of Qudsiyyah in 2021 giving remarks at a protest after SB8 was passed in Texas rally. Outro song Die of Shame by Tilt. Audio engineered by Kassandra Borah. Episode photo by Hannah Linsky.--Bourbon 'n BrownTownFacebook | Twitter | Instagram | Site | PatreonSoapBox Productions and Organizing, 501(c)3Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Site | Support

In Brazil in the 1990s, women discovered using misoprostol for safe, self-managed abortion. In 1980 in France, mifepristone was discovered and in 1988, approved. Approval in the U.S. occurred shortly thereafter, in 2000. Rebecca Kelliher, journalist and author of Just Pills: The Extraordinary Story of a Revolution in Abortion Care, sits down to talk with us about her new book exploring the history of misoprostol and mifepristone.The comprehensive approval, and global dispersion, of misoprostol and mifepristone took decades. Yet now, the most recent numbers show that 63% of U.S. abortions are medication abortions. These medications—specifically mifepristone—are under increasing attacks, with anti-abortion actors targeting telehealth prescription. In addition, lawsuits attempting to prevent the mailing of pills to states with abortion bans are becoming more frequent. While these attacks are devastating, we can look to Latin America for hope: in Argentina, underground feminist organizations formed to disperse misoprostol while the country faced a near-total abortion ban. For more information, check out Pantsuit Politics: https://www.pantsuitpoliticsshow.com/s/podcastSupport the showFollow Us on Social: Twitter: @rePROsFightBack Instagram: @reprosfbFacebook: rePROs Fight Back Bluesky: @reprosfightback.bsky.social Buy rePROs Merch: Bonfire store Email us: jennie@reprosfightback.comRate and Review on Apple PodcastThanks for listening & keep fighting back!

For 20 years, Dr. Shelley Sella saw patients whose diverse backgrounds and circumstances led them to the same difficult decision: to end their pregnancies. In her new book, Beyond Limits, Sella draws from her experiences to offer a window into a typical week at her clinic, weaving together patient stories—including those of a mother navigating a devastating prenatal diagnosis, a woman confronting unexpected test results after IVF, and a parent weighing safety and stability for her existing children. Dr. Sella offers a testament to a standard of care grounded in competence, compassion, and sensitivity, as well as a call for a paradigm shift that moves beyond Dobbs, beyond Roe, beyond limits to provide care. It is a tribute to the real people whose hearts, reasons, and stories are more complex than politicized conversations about abortion lead us to believe. Dr. Shelley Sella is a board-certified OB-GYN and the first woman to openly practice third-trimester abortion care in the US, which she did for 20 years. She was prominently featured in the Emmy Award–winning documentary After Tiller. Dr. Sella served two terms on the board of the National Abortion Federation and in 2022 was awarded its highest honor, the Christopher Tietze Humanitarian Award. She is retired from clinical practice and now focuses on advocacy. Amelia Bonow is the Cofounder and Executive Director of Shout Your Abortion, a nationwide organization working to normalize abortion and elevate safe paths to access, regardless of legality. Amelia is the coeditor of SYA's eponymously titled book, which sits in the recovery rooms of hundreds of abortion clinics, as well as Abortion is Everything, a new children's book about abortion. Amelia is honored to serve as the Co-chair of the Board of Directors of Abortion Care Network, the national organization that serves and represents independent abortion providers. Buy the Book Beyond Limits: Stories of Third-Trimester Abortion Care Elliott Bay Book Company

LIGHTNING!!! (in slow motion). In this podcast, Josh Brahm and Monica Snyder from Secular Pro-Life sort through listener mail from SPL's mailbag and give quick responses to several questions and requests. Part 2 of 2 addresses eight main topics, to include the biological case for the unborn, how to combat viral misinformation, the concept of abortion as healthcare, why women advocate for abortion, the medical necessity of third trimester abortions, what to do if the pro-choice person jumps topics, if brain activity should define personhood, and counseling resources for nonreligious, post-abortive women. Part 1, in case you missed it ERI Blog: Is Abortion 14 Times Safer Than Childbirth? ERI Podcast: The Pregnant 10-Year-Old: Thinking Well About This Tragic Story (with Robin Atkins) ERI Quick Response: The Embryo isn't Human Josh referenced the Biology module of the Equipped for Life Course. You can learn more about the course at:  https://EquippedCourse.com Little Souls at Rest SPL: Fixed That Meme For You SPL: Guardian article “What a pregnancy actually looks like” erases embryos The Guardian: What a pregnancy actually looks like before 10 weeks, in pictures Support After Abortion Equal Rights Institute Website Equal Rights Institute Blog Equipped for Life Academy Equipped for Life Course Sidewalk Counseling Masterclass Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:22 “HOW do people still argue that the fetus isn't alive?” 18:55 “Care, Abortion Care, Health Care” 20:20 How can women not only accept the brutality of abortion, but fight for it? 21:56 What makes third-trimester abortion medically necessary? 27:48 What if the pro-choice person keeps jumping topics? 40:35 Josh on analogies 45:26 Why not use brain activity to classify personhood? 52:02 Is there counseling for post-abortive women who are atheist or agnostic? 1:04:44 What about the 10-Year-Old Rape Victim? Host: Josh Brahm Audio/Video Editors: Rachael Urquidez & Joshua Head Publisher: Ellen Campbell

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In this episode, Kristen sits down with Dr. Julie Bindeman, co-owner of Integrative Therapy of Greater Washington, to unpack the often-overlooked impact of reproductive trauma and how healing can begin in both the body and mind.   www.GreaterWashingtonTherapy.com Dr. Bindeman's Course: Reproductive Psychology: A Comprehensive Year-Long Training (Live, Interactive): https://greaterwashingtontherapy.com/courses/itgw-courses-details/   When you purchase these books through these Amazon affiliate links, you're helping support the podcast at no extra cost to you: Dr. Bindeman's Book: The Mental Health Clinician's Handbook for Abortion Care: https://www.amazon.com/dp/3031614526?tag=boice01-20   Book Recommendations: 1. Reproductive Trauma: Psychotherapy With Clients Experiencing Infertility and Pregnancy Loss: https://amzn.to/4eCXieS 2. Sex Is a Spectrum: The Biological Limits of the Binary: https://amzn.to/4ljvn6a Subscribe and get a free 5-day journal at www.kristendboice.com to begin closing the chapter on what doesn't serve you and open the door to the real you. This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. It is being provided to you to educate you about ideas on stress management and as a self-help tool for your own use. It is not psychotherapy/counseling in any form. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment.  For my full Disclaimer please go to www.kristendboice.com. For counseling services near Indianapolis, IN, visit www.pathwaystohealingcounseling.com. Pathways to Healing Counseling's vision is to provide warm, caring, compassionate and life-changing counseling services and educational programs to individuals, couples and families in order to create learning, healing and growth.

We got the chance to talk with Crystal, a registered nurse and former sex worker who's out here saving lives and handing out Plan B with zero judgment. We covered abortion pills, pH balance, healthcare red flags, and what every in-person worker should have in their emergency kit. Crystal also shares tips for navigating sex work–friendly care, the truth about bleeding risks, and how she's fighting for our rights behind the scenes. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by health info or ignored by providers, this one's for you!Note: This episode had to be edited and re-released due to privacy reasons. Follow Crystal at @thtsceceFollow the Cupcake Girls at @cupcakegirlsLearn more and get involved at cupcakegirls.orgFollow AM at @amdavies_Follow Daisy at @daisyducatiSupport heauxprahs everywhere on yasstore.shopProduced by Makenzie Mizell01:49 Crystal's Background and Role02:43 Sexual Health Resources for Sex Workers07:46 Abortion Care and Resources11:43 Managing Abortion Side Effects20:01 Finding Sex Worker-Friendly Healthcare Providers23:08 Navigating Plan C for Abortion Pills24:02 Types of Abortion Pills Explained25:48 Drug Interactions to Avoid30:00 Healthcare Tips for Sex Workers32:27 Maintaining Vaginal Health41:18 Emergency Medical Kit Essentials44:07 Final Thoughts and Resources

Welcome back to your weekly dose of Feminist Buzzkilling! Moji's off on a well-deserved vacay, but Lizz is holding it down despite this week's abobo news spawning a major ewww alert. Prepare yourselves. We're approaching the three-year anniversary of the obliteration of Roe and guess what? Lizz unpacks a study on how ye olde gender gap on abortion is getting even WIDER. Spoiler: turns out chivalry isn't dead, WE are. Feminist Buzzkills also orders a FULL STOP to studies about cis, straight men's feelings. Expect all that, plus lots of Lizz yapping about all the OTHER clownery from the abobosphere: Louisiana jumping on the anti-abortion bounty hunter bandwagon, West Virginia embracing self-snitching, and Ozempic penis… LOL… we couldn't make this shit up if we tried! GUEST ROLL CALL!California Congresswoman Sara Jacobs is here to talk data privacy and the “My Body, My Data Act,” AKA her bill to protect YOUR repro info. Y'all know we stan an elected that's actually trying to protect us, not criminalize us!  PLUS! Abortion Access Front bestie and badass musician Jackie Venson is here to chat about creating while doomsday prepping, blocking the haters (literally), touring America as a Black Blueswoman, and her 5th album, The Love Anthology. Scared? Got Questions about the continued assault on your reproductive rights? THE FBK LINES ARE OPEN! Just call or text (201) 574-7402, leave your questions or concerns, and Lizz and Moji will pick a few to address on the pod! Times are heavy, but knowledge is power, y'all. We gotchu.  OPERATION SAVE ABORTION: Sign up for virtual 2025 OSA workshop on August 9th! OR buy a ticket for Netroots Nation in New Orleans and come join us in person – use the code “BUZZKILLS” for 10% off! You can still join the 10,000+ womb warriors fighting the patriarchy by listening to our past Operation Save Abortion pod series and Mifepristone Panel by clicking HERE for episodes, your toolkit, marching orders, and more. HOSTS:Lizz Winstead IG: @LizzWinstead Bluesky: @LizzWinstead.bsky.socialMoji Alawode-El IG: @Mojilocks Bluesky: @Mojilocks.bsky.socialSPECIAL GUESTS:Sara Jacobs IG/TikTok: @RepSaraJacobs Bluesky: @SaraJacobs.house.govJackie Venson IG/TikTok: @JackieVenson Bluesky: ‪@JackieVenson.bsky.social‬ GUEST LINKS:Rep. Sara Jacobs' WebsiteMy Body, My Data ActJackie Venson's WebsiteJackie The Robot WebsiteJackie Venson's LinktreeLISTEN: Jackie's New Album Jackie's Tour Dates NEWS DUMP:Louisiana Senate Oks ‘Horrific' Anti-abortion Bill, Weakens Anti-union Bill Women of West Virginia: Inform on Yourself to the Miscarriage Police!Average Penis Size Has Increased — and Ozempic Could Be to Blame, Experts SayGender Gaps on Abortion Reach Historic HighsWill HIPAA Protections Continue for Abortion Care? Courts to Soon Decide. EPISODE LINKS:Mr. Funk's Sly Stone TributeTICKETS: Netroots Nations in New Orleans (use the code “BUZZKILLS” for 10% off)6/14: Join Lizz at the No Kings Rally in St. Paul, MN6/18 VIRTUAL ACTIVIST EVENT: “We Built This: Black Wealth, Boycotts, and Economic Power” SIGN UP 8/9: (VIRTUAL) Operation Save Abortion at Netroots 2025 BUY AAF MERCH!Operation Save AbortionSIGN: Repeal the Comstock ActEMAIL your abobo questions to The Feminist BuzzkillsAAF's Abortion-Themed Rage Playlist SHOULD I BE SCARED? Text or call us with the abortion news that is scaring you: (201) 574-7402 FOLLOW US:Listen to us ~ FBK Podcast Instagram ~ @AbortionFrontBluesky ~ @AbortionFrontTikTok ~ @AbortionFrontFacebook ~ @AbortionFrontYouTube ~ @AbortionAccessFront TALK TO THE CHARLEY BOT FOR ABOBO OPTIONS & RESOURCES HERE!PATREON HERE! Support our work, get exclusive merch and more! DONATE TO AAF HERE!ACTIVIST CALENDAR HERE!VOLUNTEER WITH US HERE!ADOPT-A-CLINIC HERE!EXPOSE FAKE CLINICS HERE!GET ABOBO PILLS FROM PLAN C PILLS HERE! When BS is poppin', we pop off!

As ​we ​face ​a ​government ​that ​is ​active ​in ​its ​efforts ​to ​remove ​people's ​ability ​to ​make ​decisions ​about ​what ​happens ​in ​their ​own ​bodies, ​Dr. Shelley Sella ​challenges ​even ​the ​framework ​that ​imposing ​any ​limits ​on ​abortion ​access ​means ​that ​we ​are ​not ​truly ​providing ​the ​room ​to ​choose. ​​Sella ​is ​a ​board ​certified ​OB ​GYN ​and ​the ​first ​woman ​to ​openly ​practice ​third ​trimester ​abortion ​care ​in ​the ​U.S. ​She ​recently ​retired ​from ​that ​work ​and ​compiled ​some ​of ​her ​deeply ​humanizing ​experiences, ​stories, ​reflections ​and ​hopes ​into ​a ​brand ​new ​book ​called ​Beyond ​Limits ​Stories ​of ​Third ​Trimester ​Abortion ​Care. — Subscribe to this podcast: https://plinkhq.com/i/1637968343?to=page Get in touch: lawanddisorder@kpfa.org Follow us on socials @LawAndDis: https://twitter.com/LawAndDis; https://www.instagram.com/lawanddis/ The post Beyond Limits: Understanding Third Trimester Abortion Care w/ Dr. Shelley Sella appeared first on KPFA.

7:08 — Laura Carlsen, director of the Mexico-City based international relations think tank Mira: Feminisms y Democracies 7:20 — Jessica Mason-Pieklo, Senior Vice President and Executive Editor of Rewire News Group. She also co-hosts the podcast Boom! Lawyered 7:33 — Steve Phillips, Founder of Democracy in Color The post Mexico's Ruling Party Sweeps Judicial Elections; Trump Rescinds Life Saving Abortion Care appeared first on KPFA.

The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 396: Yoga for Abortion Care with Sasha Sigel   Description: We live in a time when access to abortion care is increasingly under threat and attacks on reproductive health are intensifying. What does yoga have to do with abortion care and how can yoga teachers support people going through abortion care before, during, and after the process? Sasha Sigel shares her insights. Sasha Sigel is a pelvic floor yoga teacher, Reiki practitioner, and abortion doula. Sasha is also a cofounder of a queer yoga collective called Be Queer Now, which offers virtual and in-person programming for the queer community. In her work, Sasha focuses on folks in the LGBTQIA+ community seeking pelvic health support as well as offering trauma-informed, gender-affirming practices. When Roe v Wade was overturned in 2022, she trained to be an abortion doula where she supports folks going through abortion care with accurate information and practical, emotional, and physical support. In this episode, Sasha shares more how how yoga intersects with reproductive justice and how we can lean on the foundational values of yoga to guide us in supporting people through their reproductive choices. Sasha also explains how yoga is more than just movement – it is a liberatory practice that can offer space for validation, rest, and healing, especially for those who've experienced abortion or miscarriage. Tune in to learn more about the barriers many people face when accessing care, how community doulas and yoga teachers can safely show up, and why normalizing abortion as a part of human healthcare is a crucial part of our work as compassionate spaceholders.    Key Takeaways: [2:20] Shannon gives a shout out to sponsor, OfferingTree. [2:46] Shannon introduces her guest for this episode - Sasha Sigel. [4:51] What does Sasha do and who does she do it for? [8:37] What does abortion have to do with yoga? [10:03] What are some quick-bites that Sasha shares with people who may not have considered that abortion is healthcare? [15:43] How does yoga help people through the journey of abortion care? [21:42] How can yoga teachers support their students going through an abortion or post-abortion emotionally and with their language? [23:38] What are some words or phrases that are unhelpful to a person after abortion? What are some ways yoga teachers can reassure them? [27:51] What has Sasha's experience been with yoga offerings that support people who have received abortion care? [30:05] Shannon pops in with a message about OfferingTree. [32:09] What is Sasha's advice about looking up information online and resources for people who live in a place where abortion care isn't available? [36:45] How does Sasha approach marketing her services as an abortion doula and making sure that people know support is available? [40:09] Does Sasha have to deal with online hate or misinformation? [41:32] Where does Sasha suggest a yoga teacher start if they are wanting to get more involved in offering abortion care and support? [45:06] What would Sasha say to someone who has gone through abortion care or are considering it? [47:24] Shannon shares a book that has resonated with her on the topic. [48:48] Learn more about Sasha and her work via her website or social media. [50:26] Sasha shares some final thoughts for yoga teachers about abortion care. [54:29] Shannon and Sasha discuss how people might think that certain things would never happen in their country or state and that's an assumption worth challenging. [56:52] Shannon shares her biggest takeaways from this conversation.   Links: Sasha Sigel Sasha Sigel on Instagram Aborsh — A podcast about abortion in Canada Guttmacher Institute Center for Reproductive Rights  Signal DuckDuckGo Shout Your Abortion AbortionFinder.org New York Abortion Access Fund National Network of Abortion Funds The Great Simplification Podcast - Jeremy Grantham: “The Baby Bust: How The Toxicity Crisis Could Cause the Next Economic Crash” Birthing Advocacy Doula Trainings Looking for Jane, by Heather Marshall The Connected Yoga Teacher Facebook Group Shannon Crow on Instagram   Gratitude to our Sponsor, OfferingTree   Quotes from this episode: "Yoga is a liberatory practice and reproductive justice and healthcare is something that's under attack right now in terms of folks having agency over their own body."   "Use non-assumptive, non-judgmental language. We don't know why this person got an abortion. We don't know what their experience was. So our main role is going to be listening to whatever information they do give us."   "How people report their experience after an abortion is often mixed and complicated, but very seldom is the main emotion or experience regret."   "This is not new. This is something that we have the right to, and our bodies have been doing since the beginning of humans being alive."  

Send me a Text Message!First episode of 2025 and it is a doozy!For this The Whole Muslim, I am featuring the Ad'iyah Collective, an organization that was created so that Muslim Women can have a safe, inclusive space during their pregnancy-ending journey.The subject of abortion has been in the news A LOT, especially because so many politicians are working so hard to take away our rights to bodily autonomy. I talk to the founder of the Ad'iyah Collective, AZ (name withheld for privacy), and we discuss how the collective helps Muslim women navigate a deeply personal transition that is already so taboo and with the current political climate has become downright dangerous to even discuss openly!You can also watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/0zPcB4yV0J8To get in touch with the Ad'iyah Collective you can follow them on Instagram or visit their Website:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adiyahcollective/Website: https://www.adiyah.community/Support the showPlease don't forget to follow me here and on social media! Click the links to keep up with my shenanigans on social media and listen to all my episodes in one place: https://www.imamuslimpodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/imamuslimpodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/c/ImAMuslimAndThatsOkayPodcast

The White Lotus has returned for season three, and speculation is already building about this season's inevitable tragedy. So who dun it? We're discussing the most compelling theories about who might not survive this luxury vacation. And while we often celebrate Australia's world-class healthcare system, why does abortion care remain such a glaring exception? We're examining the troubling reality of "abortion deserts" across our country and what these healthcare gaps mean for Australian women seeking essential reproductive care. THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Buy tickets to The Mamamia Out Loud LIVE ALL OR NOTHING TOUR HERE: http://outloudlive.com.au/ GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Kimberley Braddish Guests: Tara Watson, Mamamia's Senior Entertainment Writer Nicole Madigan, Mamamia's Senior Writer Executive Producer: Taylah Strano Audio Producers: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Obstetrician/gynecologist and Maternal Child department head for the Eastern Zone, Dr. Vaughan Marshall, tells us what doctors in the region can and cannot do when it comes to abortion care.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against a New York physician, Dr. Margaret Daley Carpenter, accusing her of illegally prescribing abortion pills to a Texas woman via telehealth in violation of Texas laws. Paxton claims the medication caused complications requiring hospitalization and is seeking at least $100,000 in civil penalties for each violation. The lawsuit is one of the first to challenge state shield laws to protect out-of-state doctors providing abortion care after Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022. New York Attorney General Letitia James condemned the move, vowing to defend reproductive rights and protect physicians providing legal care. The legal clash highlights the deepening divide over reproductive rights and the aggressive push by Texas to enforce its near-total abortion ban. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The future of abortion access is uncertain right now. But here in Pittsburgh, there's a small but mighty team trying to make sure people have the information and supplies they need for safe and self managed reproductive care. And they're doing it all from a ratty old van.  Thanks so much to chief van lady Alecia Ott, owner and founder of the Auto(nomous) Body Shop, and Alexa Pierce, co-founder of the Pittsburgh Abortion Access Network, now known as the Auto(nomous) Body Shop Student Vanbassador Program. Have more questions about self-managed abortions? Check out protocols from the World Health Organization and Doctors Without Borders. Learn more about the sponsors of this December 3rd episode: City Theatre - use code CityCast for $5 off BetterHelp - get 10% off at betterhelp.com/CITYCAST Autism Pittsburgh Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news?  Sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We're on Instagram @CityCastPgh. Text or leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas: Propublica is reporting on a third Texas woman who died needlessly after being denied abortion care in the midst of a problem miscarriage: https://www.propublica.org/article/porsha-ngumezi-miscarriage-death-texas-abortion-ban ...Domestic violence shelters are reporting an uptick in pregnant women arriving at their facilities seeking refuge from abusive partners: https://www.tpr.org/public-health/2024-11-25/domestic-violence-shelters-in-texas-see-a-surge-of-pregnant-women-after-the-dobbs-decision ...The anti-choice movement, oblivious to the suffering they are causing, is ramping up their efforts against doctors and advocates for reproductive rights: https://www.chron.com/culture/religion/article/texas-abortion-pro-life-state-19941596.php Governor Greg Abbott has a minor freakout over a Houston doctor reminding Texans that they do not have to answer questions about their immigration status at hospitals: https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/viral-doctor-texas-hospitals-19941817.php ...Trump "border czar" Tom Homan will tour that Starr County ranch offered up by Texas to host a mass detention facility for rounded-up undocumented people: https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/politics/lone-star-politics/texas-leaders-meet-incoming-trump-border-czar/3706114/ The Texas Tribune - a non-profit news outlet - interviews U.S. House Rep. Vicente Gonzales, who recently voted in favor of a new law that would allow Donald Trump to unilaterally shut down non-profit news outlets: https://www.texastribune.org/2024/11/26/texas-vicente-gonzalez-congress-democrats-abortion-transgender/ Our annual holiday fundraising parties approach! We'll be gathering both in Dallas and Austin this December, and there are sponsorship opportunities available and individual tickets are now on sale: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://act.progresstexas.org/a/progress-texas-holiday-parties-2024⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We're loving the troll-free environment at BlueSky! Follow us there at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@progresstexas.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Thanks for listening! Find our web store and other ways to support our important work this election year at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://progresstexas.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

When a 2022 Supreme Court ruling ended nationwide protection for abortion access, Massachusetts abortion rights advocates predicted an influx of people from out of state seeking abortions. Now, WBUR's Martha Bebinger found the number of people who obtained abortion care from Massachusetts providers was up at least 37% in 2023. The increase was mostly driven by patients from outside the state. Today on The Common, Martha and Dr. Angel Foster, co-founder of Cambridge Reproductive Health Consultants, discuss the future of abortion access in Massachusetts. Greater Boston's weekly podcast where news and culture meet.

In her new book "You Must Stand Up: The Fight for Abortion Rights in Post-Dobbs America," Amanda Becker tells the story of health care providers, lawyers, activists, and everyday people who mobilized to protect legal abortion in the year following the 2022 Dobbs v. Jackson decision. Becker joins host Ali Muldrow to discuss the book and the state of abortion access in the US.  The post Who Fights for Abortion Care in Post-Dobbs America? appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Dr. Warren Hern's book, Abortion in the Age of Unreason: A Doctor's Account of Caring for Women Before and After Roe v. Wade, chronicles the difficult realities of providing abortion care amidst a polarized political and social climate. Drawing from personal experiences, Hern describes protecting patients and staff from aggressive protesters and emphasizes the critical need for abortion services to protect women's health. His work also highlights insights from his research in Latin America, underscoring abortion's role in addressing national and global public health challenges. Hern argues that the recent dismantling of Roe v. Wade has intensified a long-standing crisis, which now endangers democracy as political groups exploit the issue to gain power. His book exposes the real risks of restricted access and urges for political action to safeguard reproductive rights, stressing that women's need for safe abortion services is an essential, ongoing component of healthcare and freedom. Warren M. Hern, M.D., is known to the public through his many appearances on CNN, Rachel Maddow/MSNBC, Sixty Minutes, and in the pages of The Atlantic magazine, The New York Times, Washington Post, and dozens more media. A scientist, Hern wrote about the need for safe abortion services before the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision and was present at the first Supreme Court arguments. In his research and medical work, he pioneered since 1973 the modern safe practice of early and late abortion in his highly influential books and scholarship. A tireless national activist for women's reproductive rights, he is an adjunct professor of anthropology at the University of Colorado, Boulder, and holds a clinical appointment in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Colorado medical center. He holds doctorates in medicine and epidemiology. His book is Abortion in the Age of Unreason: A Doctor's Account of Caring for Women Before and After Roe v. Wade. Shermer and Hern discuss Hern's journey into abortion care, abortion history pre- and post-Roe, and the complex procedures involved. They explore the risks of pregnancy versus abortion, societal and political challenges like protests and threats, and the debate over fetal personhood. Hern also delves into the broader implications of abortion rights on democracy and society, shedding light on contentious issues surrounding reproductive health.

After the fall of “Roe v. Wade,” thousands of out-of-state patients traveled to Maryland for abortion care. The state is trying to diversify who can offer that care.

In Idaho, women who become pregnant following a sexual assault are legally allowed to get an abortion under the law's few exceptions. But victims navigating the requirements to receive care may find barriers in local agencies unevenly understanding – and complying with – the law.

This week, we're talking about EMTALA—yes, again. The Ninth Circuit will hear arguments over Idaho not wanting to abide by the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act in December, and the case is sure to make it back to the Supreme Court.This time, though, conservatives have a new weapon: the Spending Clause. Much to Jess' chagrin, she and Imani get into how Amy Coney Barrett pulled an Alito-esque move to tee anti-choicers up to use the Spending Clause to upend EMTALA for good.Rewire News Group is a nonprofit media organization, which means that episodes like this one are only made possible with the support of listeners like you! If you can, please join our team by donating here.And sign up for The Fallout, a weekly newsletter written by Jess that's exclusively dedicated to covering every aspect of this unprecedented moment.

This week, we're talking about EMTALA—yes, again. The Ninth Circuit will hear arguments over Idaho not wanting to abide by the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act in December, and the case is sure to make it back to the Supreme Court.This time, though, conservatives have a new weapon: the Spending Clause. Much to Jess' chagrin, she and Imani get into how Amy Coney Barrett pulled an Alito-esque move to tee anti-choicers up to use the Spending Clause to upend EMTALA for good.Rewire News Group is a nonprofit media organization, which means that episodes like this one are only made possible with the support of listeners like you! If you can, please join our team by donating here.And sign up for The Fallout, a weekly newsletter written by Jess that's exclusively dedicated to covering every aspect of this unprecedented moment.

Abigail Cutler discusses providing training in abortion care to Ob/Gyn residents amid legal restrictions. Abigail Cutler is an assistant professor and associate residency program director in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. Stephen Morrissey, the interviewer, is the Executive Managing Editor of the Journal.

Drew Carey is an American comedian, actor, and legendary game show host. Star/Host of The Drew Carey Show, Who's Line Is It Anyway, & The Price Is Right. To name a few.

Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas: Attorney General Ken Paxton's office has sued the Biden Administration over a new rule protecting the private information of women who have left Texas seeking abortion services: https://www.reuters.com/legal/texas-sues-block-biden-rule-protecting-privacy-women-who-get-abortions-2024-09-05/ From the hassling of Democrats at their homes, to the suing of counties over voter outreach, to the pursuit of non-profits who help migrants, the state is in a full court press against Latino voters in Texas: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/ken-paxton-greg-abbott-lawsuits-warrants-raids_n_66d9b07ee4b06ce2f28f10d0 Governor Abbott has spent over $221 million to transport about 120,000 migrants to "sanctuary cities" - which comes to $1,841 per one-way bus ticket: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/immigration/3141777/texas-busing-migrants-border-costs/#google_vignette The trial against the members of the "Trump Train" who endangered a Biden/Harris campaign bus on IH-35 between Austin and New Braunfels in the leadup to the 2020 election starts today in Austin: https://www.texastribune.org/2024/09/06/biden-bus-trump-train-trial/ Looking to preserve his post as Speaker of the House, Beaumont Rep. Dade Phelan has brought former Governor Rick Perry onto his team: https://www.kvue.com/article/news/politics/texas-legislature/rick-perry-dade-phelan-senior-advisor-texas/269-10d784cb-33cf-4158-a6c6-3383496c491c Speaking at TribFest, San Antonio GOP Congressman Tony Gonzalez predicts that his party will lose control of the U.S. House this fall: https://www.texastribune.org/2024/09/05/rep-gonzales-republicans-house-election/ TribFest is underway in Austin, and Progress Texas will set up our official HQ during the FREE Open Congress event on Saturday September 7 at Hideout Coffee at 7th and Congress! We'll be live all day recording for the podcast, hanging out with progressive activists including YOU, and moving our stylish merch. Come see us! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://festival.texastribune.org/event/651560b0-5404-4ea0-b75e-8725c648826d/websitePage:64071bfd-7c25-49f7-a1ca-90f3fa6ff376⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Harris/Trump debate is Tuesday - grab your debate bingo cards: https://progresstexas.org/blog/harris-trump-debate-expectations-and-bingo-cards ...And RSVP for the Dallas debate watch party that Progress Texas is co-hosting on Tuesday night: https://www.mobilize.us/nathanjohnsoncampaign/event/683642/ See Progress Texas' analysis of Project 2025, and what it will mean for Texas should it be enacted: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://progresstexas.org/blog/project-2025-vs-progress-2025⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ...And a complete guide to Project 2025 from Media Matters: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.mediamatters.org/heritage-foundation/guide-project-2025-extreme-right-wing-agenda-next-republican-administration⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The deadline to register for the November election is October 7. Are you registered? Are you sure? ALL Texas voters should confirm their registration, right now: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://govotetexas.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please pitch in to help fund our recent expansion of that important voting resource with Hindi, Mandarin Chinese and Vietnamese translation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://progresstexas.org/blog/coming-soon-govotetexasorg-adds-commonly-spoken-languages-increase-ballot-access⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And, our September membership drive is underway! We want to add 50 new members to the Progress Texas family in the form of regular monthly supporters at the $10, $25 or $50 level - if you join the team before the end of September, we'll hook you up with an exclusive invitation to our Holiday Party this December! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://progresstexas.org/donate⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thanks for listening! Find our web store and other ways to support our important work this election year at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://progresstexas.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Dr. Rachel Bitecofer is a political scientist and election forecaster turned political strategist. Bitecofer's interviews and analysis have been featured by The New York Times, The Washington Post, Salon, Politico, The New Republic, Real Time with Bill Maher, CNN, MSNBC, and many other prominent news sources. In Hit 'Em Where It Hurts: How to Save Democracy by Beating Republicans at their Own Game political scientist turned strategist Rachel Bitecofer debunks myths about the electorate that keep Democrats from winning elections and introduces negative partisanship strategy, an electioneering strategy aimed at informing the electorate about the threats they face from MAGA extremism.

The Midwest is a patchwork of different abortion laws—while some states like Michigan and Minnesota have protected access, others have completely banned care, like Indiana and Missouri. Garnet Henderson, Senior Multiplatform Reporter at Rewire News Group and host and producer of ACCESS: A Podcast About Abortion, sits down to talk with us about abortion access in the Midwest, including how it may be further impacted by recent funding changes to the National Abortion Federation and Planned Parenthood Federation of America.People residing in or near states that have banned abortion often travel to Illinois for care (although some may also travel to states like Nebraska, Minnesota, and Kansas), which was the state with the single largest increase in its abortion rate after Dobbs due to out-of-state travelers. These states are having to absorb skyrocketing rates of traveling patients on top of in-state patients seeking care. Iowa's abortion restrictions and abysmal access rates to OB/GYN care and maternity care has resulted in maternity care deserts across large swaths of the state, and a shocking 61% of hospitals in rural areas having no labor and delivery service. Simultaneously, the Justice Fund, a financial assistance fund for low-income patients which is shared between PPFA and NAF, has been reduced with less than a month's notice from 50% coverage per patient to 30%. This leaves patients with an even more shrunken lifeline to access.Support the Show.Follow Us on Social: Twitter: @rePROsFightBack Instagram: @reprosfbFacebook: rePROs Fight Back Email us: jennie@reprosfightback.comRate and Review on Apple PodcastThanks for listening & keep fighting back!

Dr. Rob Davidson is the Executive Director of the Committee to Protect Health Care, a mobilization of over 20,000 doctors and advocates across the United States that fights to expand health care access, lower costs for patients, and protect reproductive rights. He is also a board-certified Emergency Physician with more than 20 years of experience in the Emergency Department in a rural West Michigan hospital.

Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas: Two Texas women have filed suit against two Texas hospitals, which they say denied needed emergency care for ectopic pregnancies: https://www.texastribune.org/2024/08/12/texas-abortion-law-ectopic-pregnancies/ Primary-defeated and outgoing Harris County DA Kim Ogg is set to announce corruption charges in relation to the November 2022 election in the Houston area: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/houston/article/ogg-rangers-corruption-election-harris-county-19652702.php Over 70 Republican officeholders and nominees have signed a letter demanding that the State Fair of Texas reverse its decision not to allow patrons to carry guns into the fairgrounds this fall: https://www.dallasnews.com/news/public-safety/2024/08/12/texas-lawmakers-urge-state-fair-to-reverse-gun-ban-a-year-after-shooting/ A new state law that protects Texas teachers from prosecution for violating the First Amendment's application to the separation of church and state was highlighted yesterday during a hearing of the Texas Committee on Public Education: https://www.sacurrent.com/news/teachers-now-free-to-violate-separation-of-church-and-state-texas-education-official-says-35297488 Elon Musk's two-hour conversation with Donald Trump last night was riddled with dozens of unchecked lies: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/12/us/politics/trump-musk-x-fact-check.html ...While Musk's SpaceX company us under scrutiny from multiple environmental regulation agencies over its dumping of mercury-contaminated water in South Texas: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/08/12/spacex-repeatedly-polluted-waters-in-texas-tceq-epa-found.html Progress Texas will set up our official HQ during TribFests' Open Congress on Saturday Septmeber 7 at Hideout Coffee at 7th and Congress! We'll be live all day recording for the podcast, hanging out with progressive activists including YOU, and moving our stylish merch. Come see us - it's free! https://festival.texastribune.org/event/651560b0-5404-4ea0-b75e-8725c648826d/websitePage:64071bfd-7c25-49f7-a1ca-90f3fa6ff376 See Progress Texas' analysis of Project 2025, and what it will mean for Texas should it be enacted: https://progresstexas.org/blog/project-2025-vs-progress-2025 ...And a complete guide to Project 2025 from Media Matters: https://www.mediamatters.org/heritage-foundation/guide-project-2025-extreme-right-wing-agenda-next-republican-administration The deadline to register for the November election is October 7. Are you registered? Are you sure? ALL Texas voters should confirm their registration, right now: https://govotetexas.org/ Thanks for listening! Find our web store and other ways to support our important work this election year at https://progresstexas.org.

In the two years following Idaho's near-total abortion ban, a new coalition has formed, taking action to put an important piece of legislation on the 2026 ballot, which would reinstate access to abortion care in the state.

Between 2022 and 2023 the number of Idahoans traveling to Montana for abortion care grew significantly.

SCOTUS Chat: Recorded live with Jess Braverman, Gender Justice Legal Director and Erin Maye Quade, Gender Justice Special Projects Advisor On June 27, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in Idaho v. United States and Moyle et al., or the “EMTALA” (Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act) case, which centers on whether state abortion bans supersede the federal EMTALA law mandating that hospital emergency departments receiving federal funding must stabilize a patient whose life or health is at risk.  In its long-awaited decision, the Court sent the case back to the lower courts, where. It also reinstated a lower court's ruling permitting doctors to provide emergency abortion care even where such care conflicts with Idaho's abortion ban—but not before several patients had to be airlifted out of Idaho to receive emergency health care because of the Court's initial decision. By punting on what should be a straightforward ruling, the Supreme Court effectively condones the denial of emergency abortion care.  In this SCOTUS Chat, Gender Justice Special Projects Advisor Erin Maye Quade and Legal Director Jess Braverman share their analysis of the Supreme Court ruling. References from the podcast and additional resources: Supreme Court opinion Gender Justice statement on the EMTALA opinion Visit the "Gender Justice" Website ⁠here⁠ and "Unrestrict Minnesota" ⁠here⁠. The GJB is produced by Michael at ⁠www.501MediaGroup.com⁠ & Audra Grigus. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/genderjustice/message

Two years ago this week, the Supreme Court ruled that abortions are not constitutionally protected in the U.S., a decision that would draw protests across the country. Since then, 14 states have outlawed abortions. Still, some people in those states have been able to cut through barriers to get abortions via telehealth, according to a recent report from the research project #WeCount. Usually, this requires a virtual visit with a telehealth care provider. The provider assesses the patient and gets their information, then can mail them mifepristone and misoprostol, which aid in ending a pregnancy. The Supreme Court preserved access to mifepristone in a ruling this month, which means it can still be prescribed and mailed to patients. Marketplace’s Lily Jamali discussed the increase in telehealth abortions with Ushma Upadhyay, professor of OB-GYN and reproductive sciences at the University of California, San Francisco, and a coauthor of the #WeCount report.

Two years ago this week, the Supreme Court ruled that abortions are not constitutionally protected in the U.S., a decision that would draw protests across the country. Since then, 14 states have outlawed abortions. Still, some people in those states have been able to cut through barriers to get abortions via telehealth, according to a recent report from the research project #WeCount. Usually, this requires a virtual visit with a telehealth care provider. The provider assesses the patient and gets their information, then can mail them mifepristone and misoprostol, which aid in ending a pregnancy. The Supreme Court preserved access to mifepristone in a ruling this month, which means it can still be prescribed and mailed to patients. Marketplace’s Lily Jamali discussed the increase in telehealth abortions with Ushma Upadhyay, professor of OB-GYN and reproductive sciences at the University of California, San Francisco, and a coauthor of the #WeCount report.

Two years ago this week, the Supreme Court ruled that abortions are not constitutionally protected in the U.S., a decision that would draw protests across the country. Since then, 14 states have outlawed abortions. Still, some people in those states have been able to cut through barriers to get abortions via telehealth, according to a recent report from the research project #WeCount. Usually, this requires a virtual visit with a telehealth care provider. The provider assesses the patient and gets their information, then can mail them mifepristone and misoprostol, which aid in ending a pregnancy. The Supreme Court preserved access to mifepristone in a ruling this month, which means it can still be prescribed and mailed to patients. Marketplace’s Lily Jamali discussed the increase in telehealth abortions with Ushma Upadhyay, professor of OB-GYN and reproductive sciences at the University of California, San Francisco, and a coauthor of the #WeCount report.

Following the overturning of Roe v. Wade, abortion funds have been working overtime to support skyrocketing amounts of patients in need. And while there was a large influx in donations to abortion funds after the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization Supreme Court case, those donations have waned in recent years. Lindsey Mullen, Co-Executive Director of the Alabama Cohosh Collaborative and Natalie Price, board member of the Fountain Street Choice Fund, sits down to talk with us about abortion funds, practical support funds, and their work and needs in the years after Dobbs. Targeted regulation of abortion provider (TRAP) laws are increasing after Dobbs. These laws often impact a clinic's ability to keep staff or stay open, and many staff have lost their employment or seen their clinics close. Closures force patients to have to look and travel even farther for care-- sometimes outside state lines. Telehealth needs have been amplified, with many depending on telehealth care for self-managing their abortion, while some states continue to see their maternal health care desert grow due to a loss of practicing OB/GYNs. With waning financial support, it's increasingly difficult for abortion funds and practical support funds to continue to provide people access and assistance.Support the Show.Follow Us on Social: Twitter: @rePROsFightBack Instagram: @reprosfbFacebook: rePROs Fight Back Email us: jennie@reprosfightback.comRate and Review on Apple PodcastThanks for listening & keep fighting back!

Today, on April 24, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in a case that will determine the future of emergency abortion care. At issue in the case of Idaho v. United States is whether or not doctors in states where abortion is banned have to continue to deny abortion care—even in emergency settings—despite the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA), which requires all hospitals to provide life saving and medically stabilizing health care to anyone who shows up at their emergency room. Currently, medical providers in Idaho can only perform an abortion in the event that the pregnant person will imminently die without one. Even if a pregnant person will incur permanent disability or undue harm to their life without an abortion, the procedure is still banned. As you can imagine, these two laws have put doctors in a precarious position in Idaho. The circumstances are even more dire for pregnant patients in the state, particularly those with disabilities. Disabled pregnant people are far more likely to necessitate this kind of care than their non-disabled peers, as most disabled pregnant folks already have high risk pregnancies. Disabled people know all too well the risks of not accessing care when it's needed, and the hardship, pain, and suffering that can escape the claw of “imminent death.” So, today we're talking about the intersection of disability and abortion rights, in regard to this case and more broadly. Joining me to discuss this is Dr. Robyn Powell, an associate professor at the University of Oklahoma College of Law, specializing in disability and family law. She's also a co-investigator at the National Research Center for Parents with Disabilities.

The Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act, or EMTALA, is a statute passed by Congress in 1986 to ensure that nobody who is experiencing a medical emergency is turned away from receiving health care. But this week, the Supreme Court will hear arguments challenging EMTALA as it relates to emergency abortion care. Katie O'Connor, Director of Federal Abortion Policy at the National Women's Law Center sits down to talk with us about the potential impacts of this ruling. Under EMTALA, an emergency medical condition is defined “as a condition in which, without immediate medical attention, a patient's health or life is in serious jeopardy.” The statute does not make exceptions for state law, the personal beliefs of providers, or hospitals of religious affiliation. For pregnant people, abortion care can be a very necessary, time-sensitive, and sometimes life-saving health service. State-level abortion bans are already forcing patients to travel hours and long distances to receive care, and providers to leave the hostile states they are practicing in. EMTALA's ruling may narrow, even more, the already constricted landscape that patients and providers find themselves navigating in the United States—especially for those who are experiencing an emergency.Support the showFollow Us on Social: Twitter: @rePROsFightBack Instagram: @reprosfbFacebook: rePROs Fight Back Email us: jennie@reprosfightback.comRate and Review on Apple PodcastThanks for listening & keep fighting back!

The overturning of Roe v. Wade in June of 2022 dealt a severe blow to women's health care in the United States. Today, nearly half of states in the country ban or severely restrict abortion care. The ripple effects reach far wider: hospitals are shutting maternity wards, and OB-GYNs are leaving states that don't allow them to provide essential care to their patients.    On today's episode, Hillary talks to two leaders in the fight to provide the reproductive health care all women deserve.    Illinois governor J. B. Pritzker has helped shepherd into law some of the strongest abortion protections in the country, not only for his constituents but for anyone seeking abortion care, regardless of their ability to pay. He talks to Hillary about why this fight is his fight, and about the intended and unintended consequences of anti-choice legislators' draconian laws.   Dr. Yashica Robinson, an OB-GYN and the medical director of the Alabama Women's Center in Huntsville, has been on the front lines of reproductive health care in her state for decades. Throughout that time, state legislators and the Alabama Department of Health have thrown up roadblocks to prevent her patients–mostly low income women of color– from accessing the care they need and deserve. She shares with Hillary the work she's doing to improve their outcomes, in the state with the highest maternal mortality rates in the country, including opening the state's first birth center, and explains why she cannot give up hope in the face of relentless opposition.   You can read a full transcript HERE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.