Podcast appearances and mentions of andrea grimes

With the election less than a week away, abortion rights and democracy are both on the line—and that's no coincidence.Andrea Grimes, journalist and vice president of research at Reproaction, joins Jess and Imani this week to talk about the importance of opposition research into anti-abortion activists, how the anti-abortion and anti-democracy movements work hand-in-hand, and why there's no shortage of work for the pro-abortion movement. Plus, the trio chats about Grimes' new media venture—the feminist blog The Flytrap—and why collective media could be the future of journalism.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.

With the election less than a week away, abortion rights and democracy are both on the line—and that's no coincidence.Andrea Grimes, journalist and vice president of research at Reproaction, joins Jess and Imani this week to talk about the importance of opposition research into anti-abortion activists, how the anti-abortion and anti-democracy movements work hand-in-hand, and why there's no shortage of work for the pro-abortion movement. Plus, the trio chats about Grimes' new media venture—the feminist blog The Flytrap—and why collective media could be the future of journalism.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.

Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

In this episode of "Democracy Nerd," Jefferson is joined by Andrea Grimes, an independent journalist whose writing has appeared in the New York Times, the Texas Observer, and DAME Magazine. The episode includes an in-depth discussion about the current state of American media and its role in safeguarding democracy, sparked by a recent statement from New York Times' Executive Editor Joe Kahn, who asserted that threats to democracy are "one" of the issues the Times will cover, though "not the only one." Jefferson and Andrea critically examine whether the media is adequately fulfilling its democratic duty. They explore how the content of broadcast media often fails to reflect the true realities across the United States, highlighting the disconnect between what is reported and what is actually happening on the ground. This leads to a broader conversation about alternative media models that could better serve the public interest beyond the prevailing capitalist framework. Andrea also provides an update of her home state of Texas, sharing stories of numerous engaged activists determined to drive change, embodying the spirit of "messing with Texas." Jefferson and Andrea's discussion provides a thought-provoking dialogue on the intersection of media, politics, and grassroots activism, emphasizing the critical role that an informed and engaged citizenry plays in maintaining democratic principles.

Dive into the 2023 TWBS here: https://homewiththearmadillo.files.wordpress.com/2024/03/23-twbs-2.pdf Read Andrea's Work here: https://homewiththearmadillo.blog/ Follow here on bsky: https://bsky.app/profile/andreagrimes.bsky.social Find Merch here: https://theirrelevant.org/store Join The El Pochcast Discord here: https://discord.gg/AS8RuMHsxJ Twitter: @elpochcast Instagram: @elpochcast Email : elpochcast@ gmail.com El Pochcast is a part of The Irrelevant Podcast Network rapture.mp3 by Vincent Augustus is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Support El Pochcast by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/el-pochcast

Texas resident and former Rewire News Group staff member Andrea Grimes joins Imani on the final episode of 2023. From Kate Cox to Texas' SB 8, they break down the confusing mess and nonsense going on in Texas' abortion landscape. See you in 2024!Mentioned in this episode:Andrea Grimes for Rewire News GroupRewire News Group is a nonprofit media organization, which means Boom! Lawyered is 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.

Texas resident and former Rewire News Group staff member Andrea Grimes joins Imani on the final episode of 2023. From Kate Cox to Texas' SB 8, they break down the confusing mess and nonsense going on in Texas' abortion landscape. See you in 2024!Mentioned in this episode:Andrea Grimes for Rewire News GroupRewire News Group is a nonprofit media organization, which means Boom! Lawyered is 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.

Click here to read the transcriptAttacks on LGBTQ rights, abortion access, and movements for racial justice aren't exclusive to any one state in the union. But Texas is certainly a place where state officials and vigilantes are working hand-in-hand to bring about a dangerous new future. Texas-based journalists Andrea Grimes and Steven Monacelli join The Marc Steiner Show to explain where Texas is headed and how the left is fighting back.Andrea Grimes is a writer, editor, and activist living in Austin, Texas. She frequently writes about Texas, politics, and reproductive justice. Her work has previously appeared in the New York Times, The Nation, DAME Magazine, Rewire News, The Texas Observer, and other publications.Steven Monacelli is the Texas Observer's Special Investigative Correspondent, based in Dallas. His reporting has been featured in Rolling Stone, The Daily Beast, The Real News, Dallas Observer, Dallas Weekly, and more. He is also the publisher of Protean Magazine, a nonprofit literary publication. Follow him on Twitter @stevanzetti.Studio Production: Cameron GranadinoPost-Production: David HebdenHelp us continue producing The Marc Steiner Show by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer:Donate: https://therealnews.com/donate-pod-mssSign up for our newsletter: https://therealnews.com/nl-pod-stGet The Marc Steiner Show updates: https://therealnews.com/up-pod-stLike us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/therealnewsFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/therealnews

Click here to read the transcript Attacks on LGBTQ rights, abortion access, and movements for racial justice aren't exclusive to any one state in the union. But Texas is certainly a place where state officials and vigilantes are working hand-in-hand to bring about a dangerous new future. Texas-based journalists Andrea Grimes and Steven Monacelli join The Marc Steiner Show to explain where Texas is headed and how the left is fighting back.Andrea Grimes is a writer, editor, and activist living in Austin, Texas. She frequently writes about Texas, politics, and reproductive justice. Her work has previously appeared in the New York Times, The Nation, DAME Magazine, Rewire News, The Texas Observer, and other publications.Steven Monacelli is the Texas Observer's Special Investigative Correspondent, based in Dallas. His reporting has been featured in Rolling Stone, The Daily Beast, The Real News, Dallas Observer, Dallas Weekly, and more. He is also the publisher of Protean Magazine, a nonprofit literary publication. Follow him on Twitter @stevanzetti.Studio Production: Cameron GranadinoPost-Production: David HebdenHelp us continue producing The Marc Steiner Show by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer:Donate: https://therealnews.com/donate-pod-mssSign up for our newsletter: https://therealnews.com/nl-pod-stGet The Marc Steiner Show updates: https://therealnews.com/up-pod-stLike us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/therealnewsFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/therealnews

With Debbie Ngarewa-Packer, Rawiri Waititi, Matt Lowrie, and Andrea Grimes.

Round three in Patrick and Andrea's festive tournament features a holiday visit to the small towns of St. Martinville, Snow Falls, Idyllwild and Nelson Creek: Christmas on the Bayou (2013, Lifetime)The Christmas Inheritance (2017, Netflix)Naughty & Nice (2014, Hallmark)The Christmas Calendar (2017, Hallmark)Our theme music:Christmas Rap by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3505-christmas-rapLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Round two in Patrick and Andrea's festive tournament to pick a winner among 16 straight-to-TV holiday romance movies. The theme this time: time travel: 12 Dates of Christmas (2011, ABC Family)The Spirit of Christmas (2015, Lifetime)Correcting Christmas (2014, ION/MarVista)The Knight Before Christmas (2019, Netflix)Strongly recommended: Kevin Stroud's History of English Podcast.Our theme music:Christmas Rap by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3505-christmas-rapLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Patrick and Andrea are pitting 16 holiday romance films against each other in a festive tournament to determine which straight-to-TV release reigns supreme. First up, four films about royalty: "A Christmas Prince," "The Princess Switch," "Christmas With A Prince" and "A Christmas in Royal Fashion."Our theme music:Christmas Rap by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3505-christmas-rapLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Just in time for the New Year, Andrea Grimes (of the Tomato Pickup podcast) joins Virginia to discuss a musical some of us love to hate, hate to love, or just plain hate...Seven Brides for Seven Brothers.

Season Two of Tomato Pickup officially kicks off the Bloody Mary Index, wherein host Andrea Grimes and listeners test store-shelf Bloodies in search of a winner. This time, we talk to scholar and abortion funder Amanda Reyes, who crafts a porch-swing-perfect Bloody Mary out of a mediocre mix.

Everything you always wanted to know about marijuana policy in Texas but were too stoned to ask. Plus, we write a love letter to Andrea Grimes and her "Texas is the last stop" Medium piece, we get inspired by DeRay McKesson of "Pod Save the People," and we explore whether telling the stories of asylum-seekers who are under attack by the Tr*mp administration amounts to "tragedy porn." PRESENTING SPONSOR: Austin School of Yoga. http://www.austinschoolofyoga.com/ Join the Austin School of Yoga team for a free class and info session at Castle Hill Fitness Downtown Austin on Saturday, March 30 at 3 p.m. Designed with the cornerstones of self-care, curiosity and compassion, the 200-hour teacher training starts this April. Discover your own voice, whether or not you plan to teach. And for a limited time, if you refer someone who signs up for the training, you'll receive a FREE 5-class pass to Castle Hill Fitness. So tell your friends. Go to http://www.austinschoolofyoga.com/ for more info. https://www.castlehillfitness.com/downtown-austin/events/1549/austin-school-of-yoga-meet-greet THIS WEEK'S GUEST: Heather Fazio, Director of Texans for Responsible Marijuana Policy http://www.texasmarijuanapolicy.org/heather-fazio-director/ Petition: Ask Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick to support sensible marijuana policy: http://www.texasmarijuanapolicy.org/2019/03/19/petition-ask-lt-gov-dan-patrick-to-support-sensible-marijuana-law-reform/ Help fund Texans for Medical Marijuana's efforts to make changes to Texas marijuana policy: https://bit.ly/2CzxZJE SH*T TO DO: Tell your reps to #defundhate and stop the increase in spending on Tr*mp's anti-immigrant agenda. The latest budget proposes a number of increases in funding for ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) and CBP (US Customs & Border Protection) and asks for a 300% budget increase for family detention. Click this link to sign up against this budget by Friday, March 22: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe82PWv8hS9yCYTkBF9mtaRN5j_sdfEBLSx7tuhuLkAS6La2A/viewform&source=gmail&ust=1553283435923000&usg=AFQjCNGuKdRxwgBBTnK-9dKFPi-C8-q4mw Read the full letter: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1L4WggvZfURhmd1UUpvaDlweufDT3lLUL7dfbSuJ5uj4/edit Nerd out on the full budget analysis here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_A_vfx8JquHacNR0G_W_UMnpuAiBnrCJCojh83UX1o0/edit Follow the Detention Watch Network for the latest actions: https://www.detentionwatchnetwork.org/defundhate https://twitter.com/detentionwatch https://www.facebook.com/DetentionWatchNetwork FOLLOW ROUSER: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RouserTX?lang=en Friday newsletter T-GIF: https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/ LINKS WE MENTIONED: Houston's Drag Queen Story Hour is no more, due to harassment: https://www.houstoniamag.com/articles/2019/3/19/drag-queen-story-time-houston-public-library-sylvester-turner-freed-montrose “Texas is the last stop” essay by Andrea Grimes: https://medium.com/@andreagrimes/texas-is-the-last-stop-5d724ff816a2 Austin Bat Cave: https://austinbatcave.org/ Alexa Ura, TX Tribune: https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/alexa-ura/ & https://twitter.com/alexazura Ann Gerhart, Washington Post: https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/ann-gerhart/?utm_term=.5e4922a7ba24 & https://twitter.com/anngerhart Chris Harris, Just Liberty: https://twitter.com/chrisharris101 & https://justliberty.org/team-view/chris-harris/ DeRay McKesson, Crooked Media's “Pod Save the People”: https://crooked.com/podcast-series/pod-save-the-people/ & https://twitter.com/deray DeRay's book: On the Other Side of Freedom: The Case for Hope https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/586471/on-the-other-side-of-freedom-by-deray-mckesson/9780525560326 DeRay testifying at 2017 Austin City Council Meeting on Police Union Contract: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkindrvwUec About HR6, The Dream & Promise Act: https://www.pri.org/stories/2019-03-21/sweeping-immigration-bill-won-t-pass-it-s-still-major-win Austin City Council Meeting Schedule (we gotta show up!): http://www.austintexas.gov/department/city-council/council-meetings Protestors rally around immigrants hiding in Austin churches: https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/Protestors-rally-around-immigrants-hiding-in-13701320.php End Family Separation and Detention Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/endfamilyseparation/ Your daily reminder that seeking asylum is legal: https://www.facebook.com/michael.benavides1/posts/10219449881100176 Austin Sanctuary Network: https://austinsanctuarynetwork.org/ FAQ on ICE's “sensitive locations” policy: https://www.ice.gov/ero/enforcement/sensitive-loc Crystal City Internment Camp: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crystal_City_Internment_Camp Friends of Crystal City: https://www.facebook.com/FriendsofCrystalCity/ March 30th event in Crystal City and Dilly. For those who cannot attend the March 30 event - asking volunteers to help gather 10,000 origami cranes to be strung together in chains on fences around the Dilly site. http://www.rafu.com/2019/03/through-the-fire-crystal-city-sparks-protest-at-south-texas-family-residential-center/?fbclid=IwAR0teH0PA5v_cibmLGlilpWA7Fy9jbW4h4rRE1Y1VRpcZWLLTnHjJGoaS6w How to fold a paper crane: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfnyopxdJXQ Texans for Responsible Marijuana Policy: http://www.texasmarijuanapolicy.org/ Texas Compassionate Use Act: http://www.texasmarijuanapolicy.org/2015/06/01/texas_compassionate_use_act_2015/ National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws: https://norml.org/ Pending marijuana legislation in Texas: http://www.texasmarijuanapolicy.org/2019legislation/ Petition: Ask Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick to support sensible marijuana policy: http://www.texasmarijuanapolicy.org/2019/03/19/petition-ask-lt-gov-dan-patrick-to-support-sensible-marijuana-law-reform/ Help fund Texans for Medical Marijuana's efforts to make changes to Texas marijuana policy: https://bit.ly/2CzxZJE The Farm Bill, hemp legalization and the status of CBD: An explainer: https://www.brookings.edu/blog/fixgov/2018/12/14/the-farm-bill-hemp-and-cbd-explainer/ Hemp descheduled in Texas: https://greenlotushemp.com/2019/03/06/hemp-descheduled-in-texas-paves-way-for-senate-bill1240/ Civil asset forfeiture nets Texas police millions: https://www.texastribune.org/2018/12/07/texas-civil-asset-forfeiture-legislature/ Tr*mp is putting refugee children in black sites: https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2019/03/trump-is-putting-refugee-children-in-blacksites.html

Join host Andrea Grimes as she conjures up two delightfully spicy, smoky and spooky barbecue Bloodies before delving into the deep misogyny of the Bloody Mary mirror legend.

[content note: there is non-specific discussion of gendered violence at the beginning of this show, it starts 52 seconds in and stops at about 2:40] Join host Andrea Grimes for a quick primer on aeration as she takes a listener question on livening up lackluster Bloody bases, taking on a popular grocery-shelf mix and a canned catastrophe from Cutwater Spirits. Shout out to longtime listener Jonathan for his simple but effective Cutwater shortcut!  

After enduring the 1980 film "Urban Cowboy," Andrea and Patrick try to understand the strange power it had over the nation upon its release, how it made country cool and remade Nashville in ways that endure today. Also, why you should skip the movie and watch a Midland music video instead.

Midwestern gastronomic aficionados and food-and-bev journos Emma Janzen (of Imbibe mag) and Paula Forbes (GQ, author of The Austin Cookbook) join host Andrea Grimes to talk about the unique majesty of Midwestern Bloody Marys. On the second half of the show, we test Emma's recipes for two bitter-accented Bloodies.

Andrea and Patrick discuss a recent Dwight Yoakam show and Don McLeese's biography, "A Thousand Miles from Nowhere," on the way to discussing Dwight's signature brand of weirdness; his country sexpot persona; and why you had better run if you see him hatless (at least if you are Jodie Foster).

You know the Bloody Mary, but do you know the Red Snapper? What about the Morning Glory or -- the Tomato Pick-Up? On this episode of the world's only Bloody Mary podcast, host Andrea Grimes takes listeners on a historical jaunt through cocktail history to find out how the Bloody Mary got its name.

Listen to the first-ever episode of Tomato Pickup, the only podcast about the best drink on earth: the Bloody Mary! On the show: host Andrea Grimes takes you through an abbreviated history of the Bloody Mary and tests two recipes, including a popular supermarket-shelf Bloody Mary mix that is widely beloved and absolutely awful (but can be improved with one weird trick -- tune in to find out what it is).

In a very special 2017 Year in Review episode, Hannah and Matt welcome Andrea Grimes of The Establishment's "Bad Advice" fame to reminisce about the questions that most warmed our hearts and those that most made us want to burn everything to the ground. It was a very fiery year, to put it lightly. Enjoy?? Andrea's "Warmed My Heart" Award pick Captain Awkward and Friends of Captain Awkward: "When Spouses Don't Agree About Birth Control" Andrea's "Set It on Fire" Award pick Misc.: Please May I Keep Boning This Racist? (Carolyn Hax December 2nd, Dear Abby February 13, Savage Love August 23) Han's "Warmed My Heart" Award pick (*SEE BELOW) Listener Weary and Wary: "How Lenient Should I Be of My Friends With Depression and Anxiety Who Are Repeatedly Undependable With Plans?" Han's "Set It on Fire" Award pick Ask a Manager: I ghosted my ex, and she's about to be my new boss Matt's "Warmed My Heart" Award pick Ask Dr. NerdLove: Why Do Women Have All The Advantages In Dating? Matt's "Set It on Fire" Award pick Ask APW: The Garter Toss Reminds Me of My Sexual Assault, but My Fiancé Wants to Do It "Set It on Fire" Runner-Ups: Ask a Manager: my boss enlists me in hiding his multiple affairs from his wife Ask a Manager: I ghosted my ex, and she's about to be my new boss Ask a Manager: is the work environment I've created on my team too exclusive? r/relationships: My (33F) self-absorbed sister (22F) is holding an "auction" for all her potential bridesmaids to compete in for a place in her wedding Sense and Sensitivity: Parents Doubt Son's Talent Captain Awkward: Is this relationship doomed or do I just need to put in more work? Captain Awkward: Messy housemate blues with a side of bugs. Ask Amy: Height isn't this dating misfit's only challenge Let Us Sex-Plain: My partner always wants to have sex at 5am Dear Prudence: Pets are not family, are they? Dear Prudence: Fiancé Worried My Genes Will Affect His Son's "Package" Dear Prudence: My Husband's Best Friend Proposed to His Girlfriend During Our Wedding Ceremony Dear Sugars: Is There Such a Thing as Wanting Too Much Sex? Ask E. Jean: How Do I Get My Fiancé to Stop Catcalling Me? Miss Conduct: Don't Date Nazis Savage Love: Dick Monsters Submit your favorite questions or questions you may have for the podcast to hanandmattknowitall@gmail.com, anonymously at bit.ly/askhanandmatt, or to askahelpinghan@gmail.com for a Han-only written answer on hanandmattknowitall.com. Looking to support us? Desperately in need of a fantastical alter-ego? You can become a Patreon supporter and donate to us monthly for all kinds of sweet perks!

Another mass shooting and mass murder in the United States: What comes next? More "thoughts and prayers" from politicians who thrive on contributions from the gun lobby? Here's a script -- including a recorded call with host Andrea Grimes and her congressman's office -- on what to ask your elected officials, plus an organizing action item to bring people together in their communities. From the homework -- find your elected officials' contributions from the gun lobby: https://www.opensecrets.org/industries/recips.php?cycle=2018&ind=Q13

Andrea and Patrick take a quick tour through the hot country charts; we talk Sam Hunt, Kane Brown and the future of country; and we ask, in the wake of Charlottesville, who in Nashville is speaking up about racism?

Abortion stigma is real, y’all! It can be scary, intimidating and anxiety-inducing to talk positively about abortion -- which is why Traitor Radio host Andrea Grimes launched the Taco or Beer Challenge, a month-long fundraising movement to support abortion access. It's the most delicious homework assignment we've given you on the show so far. Our storyteller on this episode is Aimee Arrambide, a badass reproductive justice crusader, lawyer and Texan of Mexican and Filipino descent who is part of We Testify, a group of storytellers working to bust abortion stigma. Aimee’s story is about abortion, of course, but it’s about so much more: It’s about her mental health journey, her professional career, and her relationship with her father -- who was also an abortion provider. Aimee’s story beautifully weaves her abortion experience into the larger fabric of her life -- she talks about what an important  decision it was for her, and how essential it was that she had access to abortion during a time in her life when, as she’ll tell you, she was approaching “rock bottom.” Listen, then take the Taco or Beer Challenge by eating a taco or drinking a beer (or both) and donating to your local abortion fund.

After a years-long battle wherein Methodist church officials publicly interrogated M Barclay's private life, including their gender identity and sexuality, M Barclay is now Reverend M Barclay, the first openly non-binary queer and trans person to be commissioned as a deacon in the United Methodist Church. Today, M is able to provide a visible and enthusiastically queer ministry to people of faith, but that wasn't the case a year ago, when M stood amid the aftermath of the Pulse nightclub attack in Orlando, Florida, desperate but unable, within the confines of their own church doctrine, to do what they knew they had been called to do in that moment: Minister to queer people in grief. Not because M wasn't faithful, not because M wasn't educated, not because M didn't know how, but because, the church said, M's sexuality prevented them from inviting others into the presence of God. On this episode of Traitor Radio, M gives listeners a heartfelt, and often heartbreaking, first-person look into their journey to ministry and, on the second half of the show, talks with host Andrea Grimes about how people of faith can make their own church communities places where queer and trans people -- especially queer and trans children -- can flourish. For a full transcript of this episode, visit TraitorRadio.com.

Most of Nashville is treading lightly around politics in the Trump era, but it wasn't always this way. We discuss how country first embraced the GOP, riffing on J. Lester Feder's work on Nixon and Nashville. Then we consider political messaging from Brad Paisley and the Brothers Osborne. Also: "celebrity cornhole challenge."

Gratitude can take many forms. This week, political writer Andrea Grimes tells an unconventional story of thanks, and how one conversation changed her life.

Our first episode tackles the most ubiquitous of bro country narratives: the country boy who woos a sophisticated lady away from the city with his down-home charm. Discussion includes an essay by Jocelyn R. Neal, Billy Currington's "Good Directions," Justin Moore's "Bait a Hook" and the Dixie Chicks' "Cowboy Take Me Away."

Zach chats with Andrea Grimes, freelance journalist and Bloody Mary expert, about the proper way to make the iconic drink, why putting a whole roast chicken on it is stupid, and the agony of store-bought mix.

In brief:My regular feminist round-up spot with Justice! Note: I'm a writer and radio host full time, providing much of my content for free. If you can, consider supporting my work by becoming a patron at PATREON or making a one-time donation through PAYPAL. Thank you! Overview: Justice and I talked the latest on the Planned Parenthood shooting in Colorado Springs as well as how people can get involved — and how not to help. I suggested several organizations, including The Clinic Vest Project where I am a founding board member, and reminded people not to just show up in front of a clinic to counter protest or escort without contacting the clinic. I got a little choked up talking about what abortion providers go through. Dr. Willie Parker, one of the most public, vocal providers, is asking people not to be silent. It is the least we can do considering he and other providers risk arson, stalking, assault, and even death to make sure we have health care. Please read and post his op-ed and the interview with Dr. Chastine included below. Organizations to support: Donate & contact to volunteer: The Clinic Vest Project Donate & find your local fund to volunteer: The National Network of Abortion Funds Donate & follow to support independent abortion providers: The Abortion Care Network Links to on-air references: My piece on the shooting at The Establishment: "Targeted Attacks On Abortion Providers Is Domestic Terrorism” "For Robert Dear, Religion and Rage Before Planned Parenthood Attack” via The New York Times My review of Cohen & Connon’s book: "‘Living in the Crosshairs’ Puts Human Face on Grim Clinic Violence Statistics” SHARE: "Why I Provide Abortions” by Dr. Willie Parker at The New York Times SHARE: "An Abortion Provider Speaks Out: 'I'll Do Whatever My Conscience Tells Me I Must’” by Andrea Grimes at RollingStone The easy download/stream and additional text description/info/video/audio is available at the Guest Media Spot Archive tab on my website. Catch me hosting The Katie Speak Show airing on Netroots Radio Saturdays at 7pmEST and Mondays at 6pmEST. Subscribe to the podcast for free at iTunes. You can hear Netroots Radio: The After Show with Justice Putnam daily at 11amEST via LIVESTREAM. If you found this post informative, entertaining, helpful, etc. you can click SUPPORT to keep me speaking and follow me on Facebook and twitter. Thanks!

In brief:My regular feminist round-up spot with Justice! Note: I'm a writer and radio host full time, providing much of my content for free. If you can, consider supporting my work by becoming a patron at PATREON or making a one-time donation through PAYPAL. Thank you! Overview: We covered a fair amount today! We talked disappointing midterm results — as per usual as the right-wing turns people out and gears up their fear machine with well-funded precision. I also gave some much-deserved love to Margaret Cho who tweeted about her past as a sex worker and why she is the literal opposite of ashamed about it. Then I tied sex worker rights to abortion rights — a very short leap and both are fundamentally about bodily autonomy and economic justice/independence. Links to on-air references: "Texas Lawmakers Aren’t Actually Supposed to Try to Make Things Worse, Right?” by Andrea Grimes at The Texas Observer "ICYMI: Margaret Cho Reveals Her Past as a Sex Worker In 10 Tweets” at Colorlines "Why It’s Okay To Pay For Sex” by Margaret Corvid "Rep. Barbara Lee On Protecting Abortion Rights” my piece for The Establishment The easy download/stream and additional text description/info/video/audio is available at the Guest Media Spot Archive tab on my website. Catch me hosting The Katie Speak Show airing on Netroots Radio Saturdays at 7pmEST and Mondays at 6pmEST. Subscribe to the podcast for free at iTunes. You can hear Netroots Radio: The After Show with Justice Putnam daily at 11amEST via LIVESTREAM. If you found this post informative, entertaining, helpful, etc. you can click SUPPORT to keep me speaking and follow me on Facebook and twitter. Thanks!

Edition #932 Today we take a look at the continued, relentless state-level assault on abortion access around the country and the impending catastrophic consequences in Texas where an ideologically conservative court is openly seeking to overturn Roe V. Wade   Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Show Notes Ch. 1: Opening Theme: A Fond Farewell - From a Basement On the Hill Ch. 2: Act 1: How To Get An Abortion In The Unites States - @ajplus - Air Date: 12-11-14 Ch. 3: Song 1: Someday We Will Foresee Obstacles - Syd Matters Ch. 4: Act 2: Fox's Keith Ablow - Men Should Be Able To Veto Women's Abortions - @mmfa - Air Date: 05-08-15 Ch. 5: Song 2: We Are the Kids - WALK THE MOON Ch. 6: Act 3: .@ScottWalker's B.S. Reason For Forcing Women To Get Ultrasounds - @majorityfm - Air Date: 06-04-15 Ch. 7: Song 3: Daka's Ultrasound - Theodore Shapiro Ch. 8: Act 4: Woman Charged with Murder After Taking Abortion Pill - The @DavidPakmanShow - Air Date: 06-10-15 Ch. 9: Song 4: Can't Stop (feat. Kanye West) - Theophilus London Ch. 10: Act 5: North Carolina governor breaks promise again on new abortion laws - @maddow - Air Date: 06-07-15 Ch. 11: Song 5: Never Is a Promise - Fiona Apple Ch. 12: Act 6: The Unborn Ultimatum, @msjwilly - @TheDailyShow - Air Date: 01-15-15 Ch. 13: Song 6: Faces Without Names - John Powell Ch. 14: Act 7: Murder Charges Dismissed for Woman Who Took Abortion Pill - The @DavidPakmanShow - Air Date: 06-12-15 Ch. 15: Song 7: Drop the Charges - Grand Agent Ch. 16: Act 8: As Ruling Threatens to Gut Abortion Access in Texas, Providers Vow to Take Fight to Supreme Court - @naralTX on @democracynow - Air Date: 06-11-15 Ch. 17: Song 8: Oklahoma-Texas Line - Rascal Flatts Ch. 18: Act 9: New strategy in battle over reproductive rights w/@WholeWomans @rtraister @crfredrickson - @MHPshow - Air Date: 06-14-15 Ch. 19: Song 9: Rockabilly Blues (Texas 1955) - Johnny Cash Ch. 20: Act 10: #FightBackTX with @FundTexasChoice — Best of the Left Activism Ch. 21: Song 10: Activism - Shihan Ch. 22: Act 11: .@AngryBlackLady Let's Loose on the Fifth Circuit & Abortion Restrictions in Texas - @TWiBnation - Air Date: 06-10-15 Voicemails Ch. 23: The social implications of supporting legalization - Casey from Chicago, IL Ch. 24: More details on shooting 49 rounds - Dylan from Fort Bliss, TX Ch. 25: Montessori education and an Islamic caliphate - Chris from Colorado Springs Voicemail Music: Loud Pipes - Classics Ch. 26: Final comments on supporting legalization, humanizing and training cops, introverted learning and the Islamic caliphate Closing Music: Here We Are - Everyone's in Everyone Activism: #FightBackTX with @FundTexasChoice Take Action: Follow and support Fund Texas Choice Additional Activism/Resources: Follow and support the other Texas abortion funds: Lilith Fund TEA Fund West Fund Whole Woman’s Texas Action Fund Sources/further reading: "State Facts About Abortion: Texas” via The Guttmacher Institute "Fifth Circuit Upholds More HB 2 Provisions, Dares the Supreme Court to Step In” by Jessica Pieklo at RH Reality Check "Court Upholds Texas’ ‘Devastating’ Anti-Choice Omnibus Law” by Andrea Grimes at RH Reality Check "Plaintiffs appeal to 5th Circuit Court, Supreme Court following ruling on HB 2” at The Daily Texan "Fifth Circuit Refuses to Stay Ruling That Could Immediately Shutter All But 9 Abortion Clinics in Texas” via The Center For Reproductive Rights Written by BOTL social media/activism director Katie Klabusich Produced by Jay! Tomlinson Thanks for listening! Visit us at BestOfTheLeft.com Check out the BotL iOS/Android App in the App Stores! Follow at Twitter.com/BestOfTheLeft Like at Facebook.com/BestOfTheLeft Contact me directly at Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com Review the show on iTunes and Stitcher!

The conversation this week is getting political. We talk shop with political and activism journalist Andrea Grimes about the state of Texas politics in regards to women. We also giggle about cats, and laugh our way through the disappointing election turn out.

In the opening month of its term, the Supreme Court issued emergency orders on voting rights and abortion access in Texas. Rewire's Andrea Grimes joins us to discuss the overlap right now in the fight for reproductive and voting rights in the wake of these two big Supreme Court orders. The post RJ Court Watch: The Fight for Voting Rights and Abortion Access in Texas appeared first on Rewire.News.