Podcasts about reproductive choice

On this episode of the Berkeley Technology Law Journal, we sat down with Professor Rebecca Wexler to discuss the intersection between reproductive justice and data privacy. In June 2022, the Supreme Court issued a ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization. Dobbs overturned Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey's holdings that the US Constitution grants a right to an abortion. Shortly thereafter, Professor Wexler co-authored with Professor Aziz Huq an article in the New York University Law Review titled “Digital Privacy for Reproductive Choice in the Post-Roe Era. Today, Professor Wexler reflects on that piece and on the need for an evidentiary privilege to shield reproductive data from use in criminal investigations. We hope you enjoy the podcast. Record 3/08/2024.

Reproductive choice is on the ballot in 2024, and Vice President Kamala Harris is making it a central issue in her presidential campaign. Harris has been on the front lines of this fight, and since the start of 2024, she's been crisscrossing the country on a reproductive freedoms tour, emphasizing personal stories of people impacted by abortion bans. Meanwhile, Republicans have attempted to avoid this issue with equal enthusiasm. To learn more about the role that reproductive choice could play in this election, we spoke with reporter Abigail Tracy.  And in headlines: Taylor Swift concerts in Austria canceled following terrorist threat, the one-year anniversary of the Maui wildfires disaster, one of Arizona's phony 2020 electors pleads guilty, and American figure skaters finally collect their 2022 gold medals.   Show Notes:Check out Abigail's story and subscribe to the What A Day Newsletter – https://tinyurl.com/23x2jhv3What A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcastFollow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday      

The Speakeasy is a gathering for unfiltered conversations on faith and justice. At each gathering, we invite a special guest to share their personal experiences and stories in conversation around a particular topic or issue related to faith and justice. We hope these events inspire empathy, foster common ground, and cultivate deeper connections in our community and beyond.This month, we welcomed The Rev. Katey Zeh (she/her) to help us navigate the intersection of faith and reproductive justice. The Rev. Brent Levy and Katey explored this complex intersection, discussing the historical and current challenges faced by those advocating for reproductive freedom within religious contexts.The Rev. Katey Zeh is an ordained Baptist minister and the Chief Executive Officer of the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice (RCRC). The Center for American Progress named her one of their top justice-seeking faith leaders to watch for her work on reproductive freedom. Rev. Katey has written for many outlets, including the Washington Post, Sojourners, Religion News Services, and Religion Dispatches, and she regularly appears in the media, including The Atlantic, CNN, The Nation, BBC, NBC News, Newsweek, and The Christian Century. She is the co-creator of the Kindreds podcast and the author of two books, A Complicated Choice: Making Space for Grief and Healing in the Pro-Choice Movement and Women Rise Up: Sacred Stories of Resistance for Today's Revolution.

Faith Organizers Kelley Fox and Rev. Terry Williams look back at nearly 4 years of hosting the R-Soul podcast! Listen in as they reflect on the joys of producing this faithfully pro-choice podcast, celebrate how it all began, marvel at all the guests they've interviewed, and share the lessons they've learned along the way. Links to discussed content:  Kelley's College Podcast (de/masc/ed): https://open.spotify.com/show/7yoVZMfA2HT4E38kS79Z7w?si=e209f9f3bee643e2 RTJ Training: www.faithchoiceohio.org/restorative-and-transformative-justice-training Liver and Onions: https://faithchoiceohio.podbean.com/e/liver-and-onions-and-abortions/ That Man Said WHAT?!: https://faithchoiceohio.podbean.com/e/that-man-said-what/ One Man Was NEVER A Good Plan: https://faithchoiceohio.podbean.com/e/one-man-is-never-a-good-plan/ Making Real Peace: The Struggle for Real Peace from Ohio to Palestine: https://faithchoiceohio.podbean.com/e/making-real-peace-the-struggle-for-reproductive-freedom-from-ohio-to-palestine All our podcast guests: Kellie Copeland, Pro-Choice Ohio: https://faithchoiceohio.podbean.com/e/one-man-is-never-a-good-plan/ Mason Hickman, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Ohio: https://faithchoiceohio.podbean.com/e/sign-up-here-for-the-revolution/ Elaina Ramsey, Faith Choice Ohio On Coups and Accountability: https://faithchoiceohio.podbean.com/e/on-coups-and-accountability-why-we-stand-firm-against-white-christian-supremacy/ Take Your Time Off! : https://faithchoiceohio.podbean.com/e/take-your-time-off-self-care-and-breaking-from-toxic-american-work-culture/ 2023 & Epiphany: https://faithchoiceohio.podbean.com/e/2023-and-epiphany-reflecting-on-the-journey-through-the-fall-of-roe-beyond/ Sustained by Sabbatical: https://faithchoiceohio.podbean.com/e/sustained-by-sabbatical-how-time-away-from-work-enriches-the-world/ Coming Down from the Mountaintop: https://faithchoiceohio.podbean.com/e/coming-down-from-the-mountaintop-moving-sustainably-into-2024/ Alana Garrett-Ferguson, New Voices for Reproductive Justice https://faithchoiceohio.podbean.com/e/tell-it-like-it-is-casey-goodson-arthur-keith-and-the-power-of-story-to-fight-state-sanctioned-violence/ Gaby Garcia-Vera, Catholics for Choice: https://faithchoiceohio.podbean.com/e/abortion-in-good-faith-the-pro-choice-catholic-revolution/ Kristin Hady, Capital Care Clinic Escorts: https://faithchoiceohio.podbean.com/e/wap-what-amazing-protectors-clinic-escorting-and-the-fight-for-abortion-patient-safety/ Stephanie Craddock Sherwood, Women Have Options Ohio https://faithchoiceohio.podbean.com/e/fund-abortions-not-cops-the-fight-for-abolition-and-greater-abortion-access/ Blyth Barnow, Faith in Public Life: https://faithchoiceohio.podbean.com/e/the-water-were-swimming-in-harm-reduction-abolition-reproductive-justice/ Dr. Sue Ellen Braunlin, Indiana Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice: https://faithchoiceohio.podbean.com/e/i-consent-the-importance-of-bodily-autonomy-at-every-age/ Dr. Yvonne Zimmerman, The Methodist Theological School of Ohio: https://faithchoiceohio.podbean.com/e/safe-legal-and-free-the-importance-of-agency-for-survivors-of-human-trafficking-and-for-reproductive-freedom/ Catrina Otonoga, Preterm: https://faithchoiceohio.podbean.com/e/faith-in-preterm-the-prayerfully-pro-choice-values-at-the-heart-of-ohio-s-largest-independent-abortion-clinic/ Rachel and Kathy, Patients to Advocates: https://faithchoiceohio.podbean.com/e/celebrating-roe-part-1-abortion-patients-share-their-stories/ Kierre and Chrissy, Patients to Advocates: https://faithchoiceohio.podbean.com/e/celebrating-roe-part-2-abortion-patients-share-their-stories/ Rev. Dr. Kyle Brooks, The Methodist Theological School of Ohio: https://faithchoiceohio.podbean.com/e/deep-rooted-causes-how-racism-reactivity-keep-us-stuck-in-superficial-cycles/ Jeryl Hayes, If/When/How Lawyering for Reproductive Justice: https://faithchoiceohio.podbean.com/e/building-the-movement-stepping-into-our-values-in-faith-and-the-legal-field/ Dr. Lauren Beene, Ohio Physicians for Reproductive Rights: https://faithchoiceohio.podbean.com/e/necessary-medical-care-why-we-need-abortion-access-on-the-ballot/ Jen Miller, League of Women Voters of Ohio: https://faithchoiceohio.podbean.com/e/fierce-the-league-of-women-voters-of-ohio-and-the-nonpartisan-fight-to-save-democracy/ Samantha Allen, Faith Choice Ohio: https://faithchoiceohio.podbean.com/e/telling-our-stories-samantha-s-journey-to-abortion-advocacy/ Nicole Morino, Catholics for Choice: https://faithchoiceohio.podbean.com/e/we-are-the-majority-%e2%80%94-how-pro-choice-catholics-and-other-people-of-faith-are-making-their-voices-heard/ Rev. Lyndsey Poglitsch-Godwin, Spritual Alliance of Communities for Reproductive Dignity: https://faithchoiceohio.podbean.com/e/sacred-story-a-repro-heart-to-heart-with-rev-lyndsey-poglitsch-godwin/ Siobhan Boyd-Nelson, Equality Ohio: https://faithchoiceohio.podbean.com/e/know-your-history-shape-the-future-reflections-on-justice-making-with-siobhan-boyd-nelson/ Music by Korbin Jones

If you liked our episode on abortion access, you'll LOVE this episode interviewing Katey Zeh. Katey is a reverend and author of the book A Complicated Choice, and she truly made our feminist hearts sing in this discussion on the intersection between being pro-choice and also a Christian. If you've wrestled with the idea of affirming women's right to choose, this is a must-listen. Follow Katey: https://www.instagram.com/kateyzeh/ Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice: https://www.instagram.com/rcrchoice/ --- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womanbeingpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@womanbeingpodcast Website: https://www.womanbeingcommunity.com/

A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week: Mitch and Missy explore two of the week's attention-grabbing headlines. Guest: Katey Zeh, CEO of the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice. "Good Faith Weekly" is produced out of Norman, Oklahoma. Music is by Pond5. Learn more at www.GoodFaithMedia.org and @GFMediaOrg Katey Zeh ~ https://kateyzeh.com/ Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice ~ https://rcrc.org/ Abortions Welcome ~ https://abortionswelcome.org/ "A Complicated Choice: Making Space for Grief and Healing in the Pro-Choice Movement" book ~ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09WRY2G2R

How severe is the accountability gap in reproductive choice? One sex has rights, but the other only has responsibilities.

Women who have unplanned births experience earnings losses of up to 25%, while planned births reduce earnings by roughly 15%. Yana Gallen, Assistant Professor at the Harris School of Public Policy, joins The Pie to discuss her research on how pregnancy timing impacts women's careers.

Reproductive rights and religion may not feel like they go hand in hand. But in Atlanta, Black faith leaders are challenging that by talking about abortion…in church. Learn more about Faith in Public Life at https://www.faithinpubliclife.org/ Learn more about Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice at https://rcrc.org/ Follow Tiffanie Mackey at https://www.tiffanielanelle.com/ To learn more about all the organizations featured in this series, visit: https://lemonadamedia.com/the-defenders-resource-page/ Gloria Riviera and Samantha Bee are our hosts. Muna Danish is our supervising producer. Hannah Boomershine, Lisa Phu, and Julie Carlie are our producers. Additional production support by Mona Hassan. Isaura Aceves and Tony Williams are our associate producers. Ivan Kuraev and Natasha Jacobs are our audio engineers. Music by Hannis Brown with additional music by Natasha Jacobs.Story editing by Jackie Danziger, our VP of Narrative Content. Fact-checking by Naomi Barr. Executive producers are Jessica Cordova Kramer and Stephanie Wittels Wachs.  This series is supported by Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies, The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, and Levi Strauss Foundation. Follow The Defenders wherever you get your podcasts, or listen ad-free on Amazon Music with your Prime Membership. You can also get premium content and behind the scenes material by subscribing to Lemonada Premium on Apple Podcasts.  Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia.  Want to become a Lemonada superfan? Join us at joinsubtext.com/lemonadasuperfan.   Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this and all other Lemonada series: lemonadamedia.com/sponsors. To follow along with a transcript, go to lemonadamedia.com/show/ shortly after the air date.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Jennifer chats with singer, actress, and activist, Malynda Hale. Her unwavering faith and spirituality guide her in speaking out for marginalized groups with earnestness, vulnerability, and kindness. As such, they talk about the challenges of engaging in difficult conversations in today's fast-paced and divided world, especially on social media. They share insights on giving oneself permission to start and speak out even in the face of adversity. They also explore the importance of learning directly from others lived experiences in order to foster understanding and create change. Plus they emphasize the value of kindness, empathy, and active listening in addressing social issues and breaking down barriers.   About Malynda: Malynda Hale was born and raised in sunny Santa Barbara, California where she began singing at the age of 5. At the age of seven she learned to play the piano, and by the age of nine, she was writing her own music. Her love for music and desire to make a difference in the world has led her to be recognized many times for her work. She won “Best Female Vocalist” at the Hollywood Music in Media Awards, “Best Pop Music Video” at the Indie Music Channel Awards, and “Pop Song of the Year” at The Josie Music Awards. She has been a headliner for the NAMM show, has opened for artists such as Tyrone Wells, Ernie Halter, Levi Kreis, OTOWN and Smokey Robinson and sung background for Melissa Manchester, Terron Brooks and Foreigner. Pre-covid she was touring the world as a guest entertainer on cruise lines such as Royal Caribbean, Regent, and Celebrity. As an actress she has appeared in stage productions of Once of This Island, Dreamgirls, and Bye Bye Birdie as well as numerous national commercials, independent films and the Lifetime TV Network movie ” A Hunt for Truth” alongside Willa Ford. Most recently she starred in a feature film alongside Loretta Divine and Amy Madigan and a short film with Danielle Beckman and Bobby Moynihan. She currently hosts her own podcast called #WeNeedToTalk that focuses on powerful one-on-one conversations. #WeNeedtoTalk drives home the message that “Everything begins with a conversation.” She loves tackling hard hitting topics like politics, religion, social justice, mental health, and more. No topic is off limits for her. She specifically has a deep passion for discussing social justice from a Christian perspective and encourages all people of faith to do the same. Because of her love for telling people's stories, in January 2021 she created the Black Voices Heard Project, an ongoing video and photo series that seeks to amplify the experiences of Black Americans. Through this project, it is her hope that the negative perceptions of the Black community will be dismantled and the door will open for more understanding and empathy. Malynda uses her voice through her music and social media presence as an educating activist to effect change within social justice, female empowerment, LGBTQ+ rights, veganism, the Black Lives Matter movement, Antisemitism and Progressive Christianity. Malynda has partnered with many organizations such as ACE For Change, Vocal Media, and Yahoo to spread messaging on voting rights, climate change and world hunger and has been a featured commentator on CNN, ABC News Live & Good Morning America. She currently serves as a curriculum and development consultant for ROC Era, a nonprofit committed to providing arts and mentorship programs to inner city youth,  she is on the board for the Religions Coalition for Reproductive Choice, and for The New Evangelicals Non Profit and is an assistant producer at the Garry Marshall Theatre. She currently resides in Los Angeles with her husband, daughter, and dog.  Malynda's IGs: @malyndahale Malynda's Website: www.malyndahale.com Want to coach with Jennifer? Schedule a session here! https://appt.link/jenniferapple Monologue Sourcing Promo Link! https://empoweredartistcollective.com/podcastpromo Learn more: https://www.empoweredartistcollective.com/podcast EAC IG: @EmpoweredArtistCollective  EAC TikTok: @EmpowerArtistCollective EAC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/empoweredartistcollective/ Nominate a Podcast Guest! https://form.jotform.com/220608577638162 Sign up for our newsletter! https://mailchi.mp/8e72e8dcb662/stay-in-touch Check Out Our Merch! https://www.empoweredartistcollective.threadless.com/ Any thoughts you'd like to share? Email us at EmpoweredArtistCollective@gmail.com

WeNeedToTalk Returns next week on October 9th! #WeNeedTo Talk is hosted by MALYNDA HALE. SHE IS A SINGER/SONGWRITER, ACTRESS, ENTREPRENEUR & ACTIVIST.   Malynda was born and raised in sunny Santa Barbara, California where she began singing at the age of 5. At the age of seven she learned to play the piano, and by the age of nine, she was writing her own music. Her love for music and desire to make a difference in the world has led her to be recognized many times for her work. She won “Best Female Vocalist” at the Hollywood Music in Media Awards, “Best Pop Music Video” at the Indie Music Channel Awards, and “Pop Song of the Year” at The Josie Music Awards. She has been a headliner for the NAMM show, has opened for artists such as Tyrone Wells, Ernie Halter, Levi Kreis, OTOWN and Smokey Robinson and sung background for Melissa Manchester, Terron Brooks and Foreigner. Pre-covid she was touring the world as a guest entertainer on cruise lines such as Royal Caribbean, Regent, and Celebrity. She has sung the national anthem numerous times for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Lakers, LA Galaxy, and the California Democratic National Convention and she recently had music featured on the CBS hit soap opera, The Bold and the Beautiful as well as the Disney channel tv show Saturdays.  She was also a featured soloist in WhyHunger's: Drum Together version of The Beatles classic “Come Together”. The project featured over 100 drummers and musicians including Ringo Starr. As an actress she has appeared in stage productions of Once of This Island, Dreamgirls, and Bye Bye Birdie as well as numerous national commercials, independent films and the Lifetime TV Network movie ” A Hunt for Truth” alongside Willa Ford. Most recently she starred in a feature film alongside Loretta Divine and Amy Madigan and a short film with Danielle Beckman and Bobby Moynihan. She also played “Tanta Kringle” in the Troubadour Theatre company's performance of “Santa Claus is coming to Motown” and The Soul Sister Fairy Godmother in Cindy and the Disco Ball, a 70's version of Cinderella at the Garry Marshall Theatre. Past guests on the show have included: Cornel West, John Pavlovitz, Shaun King, Kyla Pratt, Frederick Joseph, Richard Marx, Michelle Williams, Elisa Donovan, Jonah Platt, Sarah Jakes Roberts, Noa Tishby, Grace Semler Baldridge, Angel Parker, Dewayne Perkins, Nick Jones Jr., and more! Because of her love for telling people's stories, in January 2021 she created the Black Voices Heard Project, an ongoing video and photo series that seeks to amplify the experiences of Black Americans. Through this project, it is her hope that the negative perceptions of the Black community will be dismantled and the door will open for more understanding and empathy. Malynda uses her voice through her music and social media presence as an educating activist to effect change within social justice, female empowerment, LGBTQ+ rights, veganism, the Black Lives Matter movement, Antisemitism and Progressive Christianity. Malynda has partnered with many organizations such as ACE For Change, Vocal Media, and Yahoo to spread messaging on voting rights, climate change and world hunger and has been a featured commentator on CNN, ABC News Live & Good Morning America. She currently serves as a curriculum and development consultant for ROC Era, a nonprofit committed to providing arts and mentorship programs to inner city youth,  she is on the board for the Religions Coalition for Reproductive Choice, and for The New Evangelicals Non Profit and is an assistant producer at the Garry Marshall Theatre. She currently resides in Los Angeles with her husband, daughter, and dog. She is the owner of JMV Music Entertainment Agency and a proud member of AEA, SAG-AFTRA and NARAS.. When she's not working she loves to binge watch a good Netflix series.

In this enlightening episode, two experienced OB/GYNs come together to shed light on the topic of reproductive choice, focusing on the complexities of abortion in the United States. Dr. Hack speaks with Dr. Kyle Bukowski, Chief Medical Officer and complex family planning specialist of Planned Parenthood of Maryland, about the medical, legal, and ethical aspects of this critical issue. Dr. Bukowski provides valuable insights and shares his expertise, offering a well-rounded perspective on the challenges and choices women and those assigned female at birth (AFAB) face when it comes to their reproductive health. This episode aims to inform and empower listeners while fostering a compassionate and informed dialogue about reproductive choice in the U.S.

Get ready for a riveting episode of Unbelievable? part of our ongoing series Rights of Life and Death. Today in The Abortion Debate:  Life, Equality, and Choice, we're diving headfirst into the contentious and thought-provoking topic of abortion. What does it means to stay that life begins?  What would it take for the fetus or the child to have a right to life, and for this to outweigh the mother's right to choice?  How do we determine moral value? It's a debate that strikes at the very core of life, equality, and personal choice. Brace yourselves as we navigate the delicate balance between the rights of the child and the rights of the mother.   Joining us on this electrifying debate led by moderator Roger Bolton are two extraordinary guests. First, we have Ann Furedi, a leading global pro-choice advocate for almost 40 years,  who worked for 17 years as CEO of British Pregnancy Advisory Service. She has written extensively on the ethics of abortion and was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Social Sciences by the University of Kent.  Her groundbreaking book, 'The Moral Case for Abortion: A Defense of Reproductive Choice,' lays out the moral arguments empowering women to make decisions about their pregnancies.    But that's not all. Presenting the Christian worldview and opposing abortion on demand is Dr. Calum Miller, an NHS doctor and an unwavering pro-life advocate. With a medical degree from the prestigious University of Oxford and a deep understanding of philosophy and biblical studies, Dr. Miller brings a unique insight into the intricacies of abortion policy in practice. He's here to challenge our assumptions and shed light on the moral value of the unborn.   In this high-voltage discussion, we'll explore the burning questions that lie at the heart of the abortion debate. When does life truly begin? Is there ever a justifiable reason to take another life? How do we assign moral value to the unborn? And are there conditions that would tip the scales in favour of granting the fetus a right to life that supersedes a mother's right to choice?   Hold on tight as we unpack the very definitions of 'pro-life' and 'pro-choice' and their profound implications for the beginning of life, human equality, and personal autonomy. We won't shy away from the tough questions, including the role of women's choice and the intersection of abortion with women's equality. And for those wondering if men should have a voice in this conversation, we'll address that too. Prepare for an exhilarating, thought-provoking, and mind-expanding discussion. Tune in to this week's episode of Unbelievable as we embark on a quest to unravel the intricate threads of the abortion debate. Don't miss out on this explosive episode.   As always we want to hear what you think, perhaps you have a story or a testimony to share?  Do get in touch with us via our social channels or email us unbelievable@premier.org.uk And if you want to get access to bonus content and get early bird access to online events sign up for our newsletter [add link]   Ann Furedi's book is The Moral Case for Abortion: A Defence of Reproductive Choice https://www.amazon.co.uk/Moral-Case-Abortion-Defence-Reproductive/dp/3030901882/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1684796806&refinements=p_27%3AAnn+Furedi&s=books&sr=1-1   Calum Miller an ethicist, philosopher and doctor has created a website https://calumsblog.com/ offering a weath of information on all the questions [https://calumsblog.com/abortion-qa/] and topics surrounding the sanctity of life. All his papers are here https://calumsblog.com/academic-papers/   • Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: https://pod.link/267142101 • More shows, free eBook & newsletter: https://premierunbelievable.com • For live events: http://www.unbelievable.live • For online learning: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training • Support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow • Support us in the rest of the world: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate

Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Author Rev. Katey Zeh, an ordained Baptist minister and Chief Executive Officer of the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice, exploring her book, A Complicated Choice._____LINKShttps://kateyzeh.comhttps://rcrc.org_____BOOKA Complicated Choice: Making Space for Grief and Healing in the Pro-Choice Movement_____Rev. Katey Zeh is an ordained Baptist minister and the Chief Executive Officer of the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice. The Center for American Progress named her one of their top justice-seeking faith leaders to watch, and she is a member of the Clergy Advocacy Board of Planned Parenthood Federation of America.  She has written for many outlets including the Washington Post, Sojourners, Religion News Services, Rewire and Religion Dispatches, and she has been featured in numerous outlets including The Atlantic, CNN, The Nation, BBC, NBC News, Newsweek, and VICE News. Rev. Katey is the co-host of the Kindreds podcast and the author of two books, A Complicated Choice: Making Space for Grief and Healing in the Pro-Choice Movement and Women Rise Up: Sacred Stories of Resistance for Today's RevoDavid C Barnett Small Business and Deal Making M&A SMBI discuss buying, selling, financing and managing small and medium sized businesses...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyAn ex-evangelical boomer, a middle-aged gay artist, and a frazzled stay-at-home mom walk into a bar, share a table, and go deep about some of life's big questions.Join Frank, Ernie, and Erin as they share stories of love, sex, grief, religion and so much more. This is “Love in Common.”Visit LoveInCommon.org to Subscribe on your favorite Podcast platform. Support the show_____In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer is a production of the George Bailey Morality in Public Life Fellowship. It is hosted by Frank Schaeffer, author of Fall In Love, Have Children, Stay Put, Save the Planet, Be Happy. Learn more at https://www.lovechildrenplanet.comFollow Frank on Substack, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. https://frankschaeffer.substack.comhttps://www.facebook.com/frank.schaeffer.16https://twitter.com/Frank_Schaefferhttps://www.youtube.com/c/FrankSchaefferYouTube In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer PodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-conversation-with-frank-schaeffer/id1570357787NEW: Love In Common Podcast with Frank Schaeffer, Ernie Gregg, and Erin BagwellApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/love-in-common/id1665307674

We center our episode on the fight for reproductive choice. Our first guest is Felicia Kornbluh. Her book, A Woman's Life Is A Human Life, chronicles the spell-binding story of how the first law legalizing abortion in the US was passed—in New York in 1970. But it also tells a second parallel story, the fight for reproductive justice, protecting poor women against involuntary sterilization. The post Celebrating Reproductive Choice: Felicia Kornbluh, A WOMAN’S LIFE IS A HUMAN LIFE & Dolen Perkins-Valdez, TAKE MY HAND appeared first on Writer's Voice.

This morning Dr. Lightsey continued our sermon series "Liberating Our Bodies" with a call to consider the gift of free will as it relates to reproductive choice. 

Professor at the University of Pennsylvania and author of Killing the Black Body + more Dorothy Roberts joins Zerlina on the show to talk reproductive justice as we kick off the new year!

Longtime supporters of rePROs Fight Back know what time of year it is… tune in for a reprisal of our most popular series, SRHR Hero Origin Stories! If you haven't already, checked out our previous episodes, SRHR Hero Origin Stories, SRHR Hero Origin Stories: Round 2, SRHR Hero Origin Stories: Round 3, and SRHR Hero Origin Stories: Round 4, where we talked to a number of amazing heroes in the field of reproductive health, rights, and about how they began working in this space. This time, hear from Rev. Katey Zeh, Executive Director of the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice and Pamela Merritt, Executive Director of Medical Students for Choice.  Guests include:  Rev. Katey Zeh, Executive Director – Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice Pamela Merritt, Executive Director – Medical Students for Choice Take Action:Follow these organizations on social media and keep up-to-date on their amazing work! Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice on Facebook and TwitterMedical Students for Choice on Facebook and TwitterSupport 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!

With the recent SCOTUS Dobbs decision, Christians who have long been declaring abortion to be Biblically condemned rejoiced as their conservative theology was validated. But does the Bible actually explicitly condemn abortion? In her book, "Abortion and the Christian Tradition: A Pro-Choice Theological Ethic," Margaret Kamitsuka uses rigorous academic research to debunk the assumption that the Bible is inflexibly anti-choice, examining the patriarchal structure that early church leaders established and that contemporary church leaders reaffirm to oppress and dehumanize pregnant people. ABOUT MARGARET Margaret Kamitsuka is Professor Emeritus at Oberlin College in Ohio. After getting her PhD in theology from Yale University, she taught at Oberlin College for over 20 years, where she focused on courses in gender and religion. Now she does research and writing in the area of theological ethics--specifically reproductive issues. Her most recent book is titled Abortion and the Christian Tradition: A Pro-Choice Theological Ethic, published in 2019. She and her coeditor have just completed a textbook that will come out later this year titled, The T & T Clark Reader on Abortion and Religion: Jewish, Christian, and Muslim Perspectives. Margaret and her husband David are the parents of twin sons, now age 21. Legal and advocacy resources to further explore: Abortion Conversation Projects: http://www.abortionconversationprojects.org/mission-and- vision Catholics for Choice: https://www.catholicsforchoice.org/ Exhale: https://exhaleprovoice.org/pro-voice/ Faith Aloud: https://www.faithaloud.org/ Interfaith Voices for Reproductive Justice: https://www.iv4rj.org/ Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice: https://rrlc.thinkific.com/ Sister Song: https://www.sistersong.net/ Faith Voices for Reproductive Justice: https://faithvoicesforreproductivejustice.co.uk/

With the recent SCOTUS Dobbs decision, Christians who have long been declaring abortion to be Biblically condemned rejoiced as their conservative theology was validated. But does the Bible actually explicitly condemn abortion? In her book, "Abortion and the Christian Tradition: A Pro-Choice Theological Ethic," Margaret Kamitsuka uses rigorous academic research to debunk the assumption that the Bible is inflexibly anti-choice, examining the patriarchal structure that early church leaders established and that contemporary church leaders reaffirm to oppress and dehumanize pregnant people. ABOUT MARGARET Margaret Kamitsuka is Professor Emeritus at Oberlin College in Ohio. After getting her PhD in theology from Yale University, she taught at Oberlin College for over 20 years, where she focused on courses in gender and religion. Now she does research and writing in the area of theological ethics--specifically reproductive issues. Her most recent book is titled Abortion and the Christian Tradition: A Pro-Choice Theological Ethic, published in 2019. She and her coeditor have just completed a textbook that will come out later this year titled, The T & T Clark Reader on Abortion and Religion: Jewish, Christian, and Muslim Perspectives. Margaret and her husband David are the parents of twin sons, now age 21. Legal and advocacy resources to further explore: Abortion Conversation Projects: http://www.abortionconversationprojects.org/mission-and- vision Catholics for Choice: https://www.catholicsforchoice.org/ Exhale: https://exhaleprovoice.org/pro-voice/ Faith Aloud: https://www.faithaloud.org/ Interfaith Voices for Reproductive Justice: https://www.iv4rj.org/ Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice: https://rrlc.thinkific.com/ Sister Song: https://www.sistersong.net/ Faith Voices for Reproductive Justice: https://faithvoicesforreproductivejustice.co.uk/

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/q_phfosci4Q   This tech giant has announced that its Google Maps will now label healthcare facilities that are verified as offering reproductive services to women as “provides abortions” and those so-called “crisis pregnancy centers” that do not as “might not provide abortions.”  A Bloomberg News study showed that online searches by women seeking abortion services often lead them to facilities that not only do not provide pregnancy terminations but also try to dissuade them from doing so.  To preserve privacy, Google is also automatically deleting the searcher's location data when a user launches sensitive searches such as those for abortion services.   https://www.mobihealthnews.com/news/google-label-healthcare-facilities-provide-abortions-search-results   #google #abortion #pregnancy #pregnancycrisiscenter #privacy  

On the show this week I interview Joan Lamunyon Sanford. She is the executive director of the New Mexico Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice, the local connection to a national community of religious organizations and faithful individuals dedicated to achieving reproductive justice through education, organizing and advocacy. NM RCRC seeks to elevate religious voices wherever faith, policy and our reproductive lives intersect. Joan is currently working with clergy and faith leaders across the state to shift the conversation about abortion toward compassionate support of women's access to a full range of reproductive health services including abortion. Joan graduated from the University of New Mexico in 1984 with a bachelor's degree in education and worked as a teacher for 15 years prior to her work with NM RCRC. She lives in Albuquerque, NM with her partner of 25 years. She is the parent of two grown children and enjoys spending time with her grandchildren. She has won several awards at the local GLSEN queer bake-off fundraiser. You can find notes from today's show at http://wellwomanlife.com/296show (wellwomanlife.com/296show). The Well Woman Show is thankful for the support from The Well Woman Academy™ at http://wellwomanlife.com/academy (wellwomanlife.com/academy). Join us in the Academy for community, mindfulness practices and practical support to live your Well Woman Life.

It's been a decade since we lost one of the most beloved artists of our time: Whitney Houston. We revisit a conversation with Gerrick Kennedy, author of "Didn't We Almost Have It All: In Defense of Whitney Houston." And, evolutionary biologist Deena Emera talks about how females of many species have evolved to maximize their own and their offspring's health.

We've tackled the social and political implications of Dobbs v Jackson on our sister podcast, On The Rocks Politica. We've written essays on what it means to communities and to women from a broad spectrum of experience and socio-economic backgrounds on this podcast and at 'Essays from An Artist. So it was important here at M the Media Project that we tackle the economic implications on this week's 'Are We Here Yet?' podcast. Our guest, Chanel Dubofsky is an author, educator and advocate who shared with us a multiplicity of information regarding the economic implications for women and for society as a whole due to restrictions placed on women to access reproductive healthcare. Chanel's Lilith Article June 24 2022 About Chanel: Chanel Dubofsky's writing on reproductive health, abortion access, religion, and pop culture can be found in New York Magazine, Lilith, and others. She is currently working on a novel about American Jews in Israel and Palestine in the aftermath of the 1967 war, and appears in the new documentary 'My So-Called Selfish Life', about the choice to be childfree.  The movie is streaming beginning July 29.  She has an MFA in Fiction from Vermont College of Fine Arts, and lives in Brooklyn, NY. For those in need you'll find resources mentioned in our episode and then some here.  Thank you to Chanel for providing both resources and insight to empower us all.  We have a generations work to accomplish. Abortion Resources  Learn about the difference between abortion pills (mifepristone and misoprostol) and emergency contraception (Plan B, Ella). What's the Difference? The Abortion Pill vs. Emergency Contraception Give to abortion funds in states that will absorb abortion seekers from states where abortion is banned (New Mexico, Illinois, Colorado, Minnesota). If you can't give, spread the word about abortion funds. www.abortionfunds.org Spread the word about abortion pills. Find out more at abortionpillinfo.org       Consider how you may hold and perpetuate abortion stigma, or negative attitude and wrong information about abortion by anti-choicers. Everyone has been impacted by abortion stigma, even if you work for abortion justice. Some examples of abortion stigma:             "I would never have an abortion, but…"             "No one wants to have an abortion."             "Only cis women have abortions."             "Abortion leads to infertility, cancer, depression (etc)." You might not know that these 4 statements perpetuate abortion stigma, but they do Let's talk about the stigma of multiple abortions Just 5 Things that are More Dangerous Than Abortion    Learn about Crisis Pregnancy Centers - anti choice medical clinics which use religions coercion and shame, as well as lies about abortion, pregnancy, and birth control to steer folx (particularly young people, queer people, and BIPOC) away from abortion care. Reproductive Transparency Now Pro-Truth Home - Pro-Truth (A map of CPCs in New York state)  Crisis Pregnancy Center Map How to Spot a Crisis Pregnancy Center Before You Walk in the Door  CPCs in New Hampshire:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CforFxMuvJH/ Follow abortion justice and reproductive justice activists on social media: WeTestify, Indigeneous Women Rising, Shout Your Abortion, Yellowhammer Fund, SisterSong, Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice,etc. Plus:  The Turnaway Study Abortion Finder  _____ Massachusetts Abortion Laws New Hampshire Abortion Laws The Reality of Accessing Abortion in the Bluest of States   ____ No More Coat Hanger Imagery ____ For Pro-Choice/Pro-Abortion People of Faith  You can be a religious person and support reproductive rights   Abortion's Religious History—Forgotten Job of Clergy Pre-Roe Rev. Warnock blasted for being a 'pro-choice pastor,' but his position isn't uncommon  Why Some Progressive Christians Support Abortion Rights  Characteristics of U.S. Abortion Patients in 2014 and Changes Since 2008  Resources: Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice, National Council on Jewish Women, Catholics for Choice, Exhale Pro-Voice, Planned Parenthood's Clergy Advocacy Board, Faithfully Radical, Chloe Specht, Spiritual Alliance of Communities for Reproductive Dignity

Ahjonae, 27, who works two full-time jobs, including a hotel graveyard shift to keep up with the rent and bills — and typically sleeps only three hours daily to be available for her kids — finds out she's pregnant. Unable to financially manage, this single-mom searches for abortion care providers across the U.S. to terminate her pregnancy. A practicing Christian, she is referred to a Dallas-based travel program at a local church that shepherds people to New Mexico to receive abortion care. Despite her hesitancy to trust the volunteers, Ahjonae calls in sick to work, and her mother comes to watch her three young children, so that Ahjonae can take the journey to Albuquerque.Visit CTLpod.com to find out more about the podcast, resources for abortion care, and information on how you can take action. Special thanks to the Southwestern Women's Surgery Center in Dallas, TX, Southwestern Women's Options in Albuquerque, NM; Dr. Cutis Boyd and Dr. Glenna Boyd; and the Reverend Kanter, Chaplin Erin, and The First Unitarian Church of Dallas, and all the volunteers. Also, thanks to the New Mexico Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice, Dr. Colleen McNicholas, and Planned Parenthood; And to all those who shared their stories with us. Some names have been changed to protect identities. Since this episode was recorded, Roe v. Wade was overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court. The changing legal landscape in Texas means that some groups in Texas are changing or pausing their operations. Specifically, The Southwest Surgery center in Dallas has been forced to stop providing abortion services until further notice. The clinic will remain open to offer other reproductive healthcare. Also, note that the doctor in this episode uses the abortion pill brand name Mifeprex and later refers to it by the generic name Mifepristone. They are the same drug. If you have questions about about abortion pills, go to https://www.abortionfinder.org/abortion-types/pill.This podcast was brought to you by Population Media Center. Executive producers are Lisa Caruso and Alex Demyanenko, with co-producer Kathleen Bedoya and associate producer Dominica Ruelas. This episode was field produced by Joanna Friedman with production services provided by Red Cup Agency and story producing by Olivia Aylmer. Research assistance was provided by Sarah Field Bullion and production coordinating by June Neely. Impact strategy was led by Charity Tooze. Narration by Tatiana St. Phard. Music by Val Ortiz.

Led by the dynamic Reverend Daniel Kanter, a passionate group of clergy, counselors, and volunteers run a travel program that helps Texas women, transgender men, and non-binary people circumvent state restrictions on abortion healthcare. The group shepherds up to 20 individuals twice a month to New Mexico to terminate their pregnancies. On this trip, an 18-year-old Latina mother, who wants to provide a stable future for her toddler takes the journey. Visit CTLpod.com to find out more about the podcast, resources for abortion care, and information on how you can take action. The travel program is a partnership of First Unitarian Church of Dallas, Southwestern Women's Options, and New Mexico Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice. The travelers fly to New Mexico, meet with counselors, are provided a meal, and given transportation to an Albuquerque clinic. The physicians provide accurate and safe healthcare information and abortion pills to end their pregnancies. Individuals can exercise autonomy over their bodies and family planning through the dedicated support of those who run and volunteer for the travel program. This podcast was brought to you by Population Media Center. Executive producers are Lisa Caruso and Alex Demyanenko, with co-producer Kathleen Bedoya and associate producer  Dominica Ruelas. This episode was field produced by Joanna Friedman with production services provided by Red Cup Agency and story producing by Olivia Aylmer. Research assistance was provided by Sarah Field Bullion and production coordinating by June Neely. Impact strategy was led by Charity Tooze. Narration by Tatiana St. Phard.Special thanks to the Southwestern Women's Surgery Center in Dallas TX, Southwestern Women's Options in Albuquerque, NM; Dr. Curtis Boyd and Dr. Glenna Boyd;  and to Reverend Kanter and the First Unitarian Church of Dallas, and all the volunteers. Also thanks to the New Mexico Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice; Dr. Bhavik Kumar and Planned Parenthood; and, to all those who shared their stories with us.Thank you to our partners:  Power to Decide, AbortionFinder.org, and Plan C Pills. Check out CTLpod.com for new episodes, Abortion Resources, and information on how to Take Action. Since this episode was recorded, Roe v. Wade was overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court. The changing legal landscape in Texas means that some groups in Texas are changing or pausing their operations. Specifically, The Southwest Surgery center in Dallas has been forced to stop providing abortion services until further notice. The clinic will remain open to offer other reproductive healthcare. Also, note that the doctor in this episode uses the abortion pill brand name Mifeprex and later refers to it by the generic name Mifepristone. They are the same drug. If you have questions about abortion pills, go to https://www.abortionfinder.org/abortion-types/pill.

So yeah. A lot's happened. I'm not okay. I'm not happy about a lot of things. I'm sad. I'm angry. I'm confused. I am all the emotions-- all at once. Frustrated doesn't even begin to cover it. And oh yeah, I'm back by the way, cause I can't take sitting back anymore not saying anything. Not voicing my opinion. If I can help it, I have to help take a stand and bring about some conversation, and a voice of reason into all this because the world is a wild, scary, crazy place. That said, I know things aren't all bad all the time, and I genuinely was going through it when I recorded this episode. Be advised though... definitely NSFW. I hope you're angry enough like me to help enact change. For resources to support in the fight for women's reproductive rights, visit: Black Women's Health Imperative https://bwhi.orgReligious Coalition for Reproductive Choice https://rcrc.orgCenter for Reproductive Rights https://secure3.convio.net/cfrr/site/Donation2?df_id=11726&11726.donation=form1&mfc_pref=T&s_src=22GAPA0722BS196&s_subsrc=datasync&utm_medium=search&utm_source=paid&utm_campaign=22GAPA0722BS196&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIhcu0t9HZ-AIVEhDnCh3BogIGEAAYASAAEgLbG_D_BwEReading Materialhttps://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/abortion/considering-abortion/what-facts-about-abortion-do-i-need-knowhttps://www.nytimes.com/article/ectopic-pregnancy-symptoms-treatment.htmlhttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20220701/california-legislature-passes-and-newsom-signs-anti-gun-billshttps://www.npr.org/2022/06/23/1107234183/senate-passes-gun-control-bill-and-sends-it-to-the-houseSomething to make you smile:https://www.tiktok.com/@minidoodlebentley/video/6803068745465072901?referer_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buzzfeed.com%2F&referer_video_id=6803068745465072901&refer=embed&referer_url=https://www.buzzfeed.com/jennifertonti/tiktoks-thatll-help-bring-a-smile-to-your-faceEverything Everywhere, All At Once Movie I referenced: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxN1T1uxQ2gI'm Not Okay, I Promise (My Chemical Romance Song)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhZTNgAs4FcPlease subscribe to the podcast and come say hi to me on all my social networks!IG:@ithinkweshouldtalkpodcast Facebook @ithinkweshouldtalkpodcastTik Tok: @jlaur94Email: ithinkweshouldtalk.podcast@gmail.com

*Check out the links below description for a list of verified 501(c)(3) organizations that support women's rights to healthcare & abortion access*On a much lighter note, Jodie found a new sport to follow while Amanda attended a questionably problematic performance of “Victor/Victoria”. Speaking of problematic, the men on Seeking Sister Wife are doing a phenomenal job of making their wives and girlfriends happy. Marcus can't wait to see what Bina can do with her braces mouth, and the Merrifields can't wait for Lea to shut hers. What a world we live in when Sidian and Tosha look like the Cleavers!Emily continues to make Kobe's life as miserable as possible this week on 90 Day Fiance. The ring didn't mean a thing (TM- Kandi Burruss), but at least we didn't have to see a nipple, so there's that. Ari's mom loosens up over Ethiopian New Year, and basically offers Leandro an indecent proposal. Get a room, Janice! Please leave a 5-Star Review, thank you!National Abortion Federationhttps://prochoice.org/donate/National Network of Abortion Fundshttps://abortionfunds.org/donateReligious Coalition for Reproductive Choice https://rcrc.org/donate/Planned Parenthoodhttps://www.weareplannedparenthood.org/National Black Women's Reproductive Justice Agendahttps://blackrj.networkforgood.com/NARALhttps://secure.actblue.com/donate/naral-pro-choice-america-2?refcode=web_deadline_direct_20210101maindbtnCenter for Reproductive Rightshttps://reproductiverights.orgNational Women's Law Centerhttps://nwlc.org/donate/RAINNhttp://donate.rainn.org/Guttmacher Institutehttps://www.guttmacher.orgJoin our closed/private Facebook GroupFollow us on Instagram & TwitterWE LOVE TO HATE TV on Patreon*Tier 1: Real Housewives of Beverly Hills *Tiers 2+: RHOBH & Sister Wives S3E1TOTAL REQUEST PODCAST*Tier 1: My So-Called Life S1E1*Tier 2: Welcome to Plathville S4E1 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The ways in which abortion is often publicly debated can result in the harmful depiction of the experience of ending a pregnancy in overly simplistic terms. Rev. Katey Zeh, CEO of the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice, and Author of A Complicated Choice: Making Space for Grief and Healing in the Pro-Choice Movement, talks to us about her new book, the myths and stigma that people must wade through when getting an abortion, and the vast amount of feelings and experiences many people may have when accessing care. A Complicated Choice chronicles the complicated feelings that people have around their abortion experiences. Overall, the book highlights how people can make decisions surrounding abortion and have a lot of nuanced, complex feelings around it—but that doesn't mean that it wasn't the right decision. In addition, many people experience internalized abortion stigma, due to far-reaching myths and rhetoric spread by those who are anti-abortion. This stigma can often display itself as a sense of isolation in one's experience. White Christian nationalism intertwines greatly with the stigmatization of and logistical attacks against abortion. Steeped in racism, sexism, classism, and Christian nationalism, these abortion attacks disproportionately harm Black people, Indigenous people, other people of color, the LGBTQ+ community young people, etc.   Find Reverend Katey Zeh's book at your local bookstore or on bookshop.org LinksA Complicated Choice by Katey ZehKatey Zeh on TwitterReligious Coalition for Reproductive Choice on TwitterReligious Coalition for Reproductive Choice on FacebookThe Kindreds PodcastINeedAnA.comAbortion Fund Donation FinderAbortionsWelcome.orgReligion and Repro Learning Center Take Action Follow the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice on Twitter and Facebook! Support your local abortion fund. You can find those nearest you here. If you are interested in the intersection of faith and abortion, you can visit AbortionsWelcome.org or go to the Religion and Repro Learning Center through the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice.Support the show

Katey Zeh is the CEO of the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice. She's an ordained Baptist minister and the author of A Complicated Choice, Making Space for Grief and Healing in the Pro-choice Movement. We talked about the history of religious leaders who have helped women get the healthcare they need, the political moment we are currently in, and her decision to no longer spend her energy debating the morality of abortion, but rather tend to the care of people in crisis.

This week on Just the Right Book with Roxanne Coady, Linda Greenhouse returns to discuss the recent Roe v. Wade investigation leak and her book, Before Roe V. Wade: Voices That Shaped the Abortion Debate Before the Supreme Court's Ruling. Listen to our prior conversation with Linda here. ________________________________ Linda Greenhouse, recipient of the Pulitzer Prize and other major journalism awards, covered the Supreme Court for The New York Times for nearly thirty years. Since 2009, she has taught at Yale Law School and written a biweekly op-ed column on the Court as a contributing writer for the Times. She is a graduate of Radcliffe College, Harvard, and earned a master of studies in law degree from Yale Law School. * Roxanne Coady is owner of R.J. Julia, one of the leading independent booksellers in the United States, which—since 1990—has been a community resource not only for books, but for the exchange of ideas. In 1998, Coady founded Read To Grow, which provides books for newborns and children and encourages parents to read to their children from birth. RTG has distributed over 1.5 million books. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's up y'all of little faith and welcome to the 5th episode of season 2 of The Fagnostic Podcast. I'm your hostess, not your Moses, Mat Hayes. And if I'm still giving you episodes, it means I'm still looking for answers. Y'all, we are officially in Pride month and I have one of our fiercest allies here with us today. Malynda Hale is a voice with a voice. Originally from Santa Barbara, she has made her way through town as an incredible vocalist who has become a prominent figure on many of today's most controversial topics. From social justice to LGBTQ advocacy, from progressive Christianity to Black Lives Matter, from female empowerment to veganism, and most currently relevant, reproductive choice, she lives a life that is lead by the legacy of Christ as she sees it. She has an incredible podcast called #weneedtotalk, so when you're done with this one, go on over to that one and give it a good listen!She has served as worship leader at various churches and also sits on the board of the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice. While I've mostly been an audience member, we do share one credit: Sex Sent Me To the ER. I am so thankful for voices like hers and I'm honored to have her share her journey and thoughts on the state of the world from a love-lead perspective. Welcome to the show Malynda Hale!

Join Amanda and Becky this week as they talk about a cocktail with no name, Andrew Garfield, and taking a podcast break because Becky is taking on two big projects at once. Then Becky talks with Asha Dahya about how Evengelicalism is conservative in the US (and not so much in Australia), how California's Prop 8 and Hobby Lobby got her thinking about abortion and religion, and why we should retire the terms "pro-life" and "pro-choice."       Follow Asha and her work on Instagram and Twitter @ashadahya and on her website ashadahya.com.   Find resources and information about how to get involved with the work of the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice at rcrc.org.     You can hear previous guests answer our 10 nerdy and ridiculous questions by becoming a $5 patron at patreon.com/twistedsisterds.   If you have questions or want to chat with us, tweet at us @twistedsisterds or drop a comment on our Facebook page, or better yet, head over to Patreon and become a $1 or more subscriber to join the Twisterds Tavern private FB group. We always enjoy sharing our magick.   Subscribe and drop us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts.   Support us at patreon.com/twistedsisterds to join our private FB group the Twisterds Tavern, get Sisterds swag, and even shape the content of the episodes.   Tweet at us @TwistedSisterds   Follow us on Instagram @twistedsisterds   Follow us on Facebook facebook.com/sisterdspodcast     Twisted Sisterds is now part of the Wild Goose GooseCast Network, a network of faith based podcasts discussing issues of inclusion and social justice. To learn more about The Wild Goose Festival, go to wildgoosefestival.org   This episode was edited by Natalie Wells.   Theme song by Michael Baysinger, cover performance by Key and Nuts.   Logo by Cheyenne Davis at Chey's Designs.   Transition bumpers by Sean Ozee.   Outro music by Andy Moore.

Before she became the leader of the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice, Rev. Katey Zeh was a seminary student who volunteered to provide spiritual support to women having abortions.

Rev. Katey Zeh of the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice describes her preparations for an anticipated overturning of Roe v Wade, and Lawyer Allan Parker describes his legal ministry to overturn it.

As we've learned in previous episodes, abortion is permitted in Jewish tradition. On May 17, 2022, a large "Jewish Rally for Abortion Justice" was held in Washington, DC. Rabbi Marci Bellows attended and captured the thoughts of more than twenty of her colleagues as they marched for women's rights, reproductive rights for all pregnant individuals, and basic health care rights. Following some introductory reactions from Emma and Marci, allow yourself to be moved and heartened by the many voices of Jewish leaders committed to fighting for Abortion Justice. For more information: Support the Jewish Fund for Abortion Justice: https://www.73forward.org/fund National Council of Jewish Women: https://www.ncjw.org/ Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice: https://rcrc.org/ Planned Parenthood Action Fund: https://www.weareplannedparenthoodaction.org/Cd7K2F9CeEqEBghBivHa_Q2?fb=true Abortion Justice is a Jewish Value! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/womenrabbispodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/womenrabbispodcast/support

ABORTION IS MURDER The Bible never specifically addresses the issue of abortion. However, numerous teachings in Scripture make it abundantly clear what God's view of abortion is. 10 Lies the Pro-Abortion Community Tells To Convince You Abortion Is Okay! ‍ The pro-choice movement is complex, and abortion is a polarizing topic. But, whether you're for or against abortion, there are always things you didn't know about the subject. Today, we're breaking down the top lies the pro-abortion community tells to convince you abortion is okay. Read on to learn more about the myths, truths, and arguments surrounding abortion. The Pro-Abortion Movement Is Bipartisan The pro-abortion movement is sometimes accused of being a small group of radical feminists. They often take a skeptical stance toward the more significant "pro-life" movement, which is often seen as a group of conservative, religious conservatives. However, the movement to decriminalize and then legalize abortion has a long history of bipartisan support. While the pro-life movement is often seen as a single-issue movement, abortion laws and policies are usually decided by lawmakers who are often not very vocal about their own beliefs. You Can Tell Your Senator About Your Abortion Before You're Pregnant This is one of the most popular pro-abortion lies. You should know that the average first-trimester abortion takes about nine weeks from the first day of a woman's last menstrual period. So, if you're planning to get an abortion before you're about 37 weeks pregnant, you can't tell your senator about it. This is because abortion laws are supposed to protect women's right to make their own decisions. Still, doctors are legally prohibited from divulging the pregnancy to anyone before fetal viability. Within the first five months of pregnancy, the medical community agrees that unborn children can survive outside the womb, with organs and a heartbeat, and even begin to move. So, unless you have an excellent reason to get an abortion before you're about nine weeks pregnant, you can't tell anyone you're pregnant. Abortion Will End Human Trafficking And Abuse Will abortion end human trafficking and abuse? Um, no. Many of the victims of sexual trafficking and abuse were victims of their own decisions to get an abortion or have unprotected sex. It's also important to remember that abortion is never safe or "free." Considering that an abortion commonly costs between $300-$500, you're probably better off financially and emotionally not getting an abortion, especially if you were exploited as a victim of sexual abuse and trafficking. However, if you were raped and didn't want to parent a child, getting an abortion isn't worse. Having An Abortion Will Make You Unhappy Women report feeling a wide range of emotions after having an abortion. Some report feeling relief, while others say sadness or even anger. Depending on the person and the circumstances, it's also possible to feel regret or sadness, but these are very personal feelings. Most people feel sad or regretful when they have a loved one's death, but this doesn't mean they will be unhappy. Having an abortion should not negatively impact your life. Abortion Is Safer Than Having A Baby This is another one of the pro-abortion myths we're going to debunk. Despite what the medical community says, there's no scientific proof that having an abortion is safer than carrying a baby to term. Since the method and circumstances of each abortion vary, it's hard to generalize the safety of having an abortion. This means that you're taking a risk no matter how you choose to end a pregnancy. You Shouldn't Feel Guilty About Having An Abortion Guilt is often a very personal feeling. That's why you shouldn't feel guilty about having an abortion. If you were raped or became pregnant due to sexual abuse or exploitation, you shouldn't feel bad about having an abortion. Not only do you have the right to have an abortion if the circumstances are right, but you shouldn't feel guilty about it, either. There's Only One Right Decision For Every Woman This is another one of the pro-abortion myths that we're debunking. It's important to remember that every woman has no right decision. Some people might prefer to save their money or have another child later in life. Some might decide not to have children at all. These are all excellent choices, and no one should make them feel guilty for making their own decisions. Conclusion The pro-choice movement is complex, and abortion is a polarizing topic. But, whether you're for or against abortion, there are always things you didn't know about the subject. Today, we're breaking down the top lies the pro-abortion community tells to convince you abortion is okay. Read on to learn more about the myths, truths, and arguments surrounding abortion. Additional information Jeremiah 1:5 tells us that God knows us before He forms us in the womb. Psalm 139:13–16 speaks of God's active role in our creation and formation in the womb. Exodus 21:22–25 prescribes the same penalty—death—for someone who causes the death of a baby in the womb as for someone who commits murder. This law and its punishment clearly indicate that God considers a baby in the womb to be just as much a human being as a full-grown adult. For the Christian, abortion is not a matter of a woman's right to choose to have a baby. The baby is already present and living. Abortion is a matter of life or death of a human being made in God's image (Genesis 1:26–27; 9:6).   What does the Bible say about abortion? Simply put, abortion is murder. It is the killing of a human being created in the image of God.   A common argument against the Christian stance on abortion is "What about cases of rape and/or incest?" As horrible as it would be to become pregnant due to rape or incest, is the murder of a baby the solution? Two wrongs do not make a right. A child resulting from rape or incest could be given in adoption to a loving family. Many families, some unable to have children on their own, stand ready to receive and love a child from any background. The baby in this situation is entirely innocent and should not be punished for the evil act of their mother or father or any family member.   It's also important to keep in mind that abortions due to rape or incest account for a tiny percentage of total abortions: only 1 percent of abortions can be traced to cases of rape or incest (Torres and Forrest, cited by Physicians for Reproductive Choice and Health and the Alan Guttmacher Institute in An Overview of Abortion in the United States, October 2001, www.abortionfacts.com/facts/8#cite-1, accessed 9/9/21).   Another argument often used against the Christian stance on abortion is, "What about when the mother's life is at risk?" Honestly, this is the most challenging question to answer on the issue of abortion. First, let's remember that such a situation is exceedingly rare. Dr. Landrum Shettles, a pioneer of in vitro fertilization, wrote, "Less than 1 percent of all abortions are performed to save the mother's life" (Landrum Shettles and David Rorvik, Rites of Life, Zondervan Publishing House, 1983, p. 129). When testifying before the U. S. Senate, Dr. Irving Cushner, Professor of Obstetrics at the UCLA School of Medicine, when testifying before the U. S. Senate, was asked how often abortions are necessary to save the life of the mother or preserve her physical health. His response: "In this country, about 1 percent" (testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee's Subcommittee on the Constitution of the United States on October 14, 1981, quoted in The Village Voice, July 16, 1985).   Other medical professionals state that abortion is never necessary to save the mother's life. Over 1,000 OB-GYNs and maternal healthcare experts signed a statement in 2012, saying, in part, "As experienced practitioners and researchers in obstetrics and gynecology, we affirm that direct abortion—the purposeful destruction of the unborn child—is not medically necessary to save the life of a woman" (Dublin Declaration on Maternal Health, www.dublindeclaration.com, accessed 9/9/21). Further, in 2019, "medical leaders representing more than 30,000 doctors said intentionally killing a late-term unborn baby in an abortion is never necessary to save a mother's life" (www.lifenews.com/2019/03/05/30000-doctors-say-abortion-is-never-medically-necessary-to-save-a-mothers-life, accessed 9/9/21).   Second, let's remember that God is a God of miracles. He can preserve the life of a mother and her child despite all the medical odds against it. Third, even in the small percentage of abortions performed to save the mother's life, most of those abortions can be prevented by an early induced delivery of the baby or a C-section. It is infrequent that a baby must be actively aborted to save the mother's life. Ultimately, if the mother's life is genuinely at risk, the course of action can only be decided by the woman, her doctor, frequently the father of the child, and God. Any woman facing this complicated situation should pray to the Lord for wisdom (James 1:5) as to what He would have her do.   Most abortions performed today involve women who simply do not want to have the baby. As indicated above, just 2 percent of abortions are for rape, incest, or the mother's life is at risk. Even in these more difficult 2 percent of instances, abortion should never be the first option. The life of a human being in the womb is worth every effort to preserve.   All sins can be forgiven (John 3:16; Romans 8:1; Colossians 1:14). For those who have had an abortion, remember that the sin of abortion is no less forgivable than any other sin. A woman who has had an abortion, a man who has encouraged abortion, and a doctor who has performed an abortion can be forgiven by faith in Jesus Christ.  

For our eighth 'MINI' INDIGENA of the season, MI regular Kim TallBear (professor in the Faculty of Native Studies at the University of Alberta) and special guest January Rogers (Mohawk/Tuscarora poet, author, and media producer from Six Nations of the Grand River) join host/producer Rick Harp via the Callin app to discuss: i) Jacqueline Keeler's recent piece, “Striking Down Roe v. Wade Leaves Native Women and Girls Even More Vulnerable”; ii) why the time may be right for a Mister Indian World competition; iii) how the pro sports team that brought us the ‘Tomahawk Chop' took it upon themselves to add their voice to National Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day; iv) intersections between forced sterilization and criminalizing abortion >> CREDITS: 'Microship' by CavalloPazzo (CC BY-SA 4.0)

As the Arizona Legislature approaches the 100-day target for the end of session, the Republican Legislators have shifted their focus to passage of their party's most extreme bills.In Season 2, Episode 7, Rep. Pam Powers Hannley's Legislative updates focus on the Culture War raging in the Legislature -- from the 15 week abortion ban and school voucher expansion to homeless encampments and inequitable ambulance services. Ironically,  Arizona Republicans routinely pontificate about "parental choice" when it comes to schools and school curricula BUT parental input falls by the wayside when it comes to statewide voucher expansion OR the ultimate parental choice -- whether or not to have a baby and when. Creeping authoritarianism in the Republican Party -- fueled by fake news and misinformation in social media -- is troubling.Time Stamps ...Rep. PPH Introduces Season 2, Episode 3  | 0:49Bills Tackling Homelessness and Addiction Ignore Poverty Link March 22, 2022  | 1:36Democrats Grill Boyer on Massive Expansion of School Vouchers March 23, 2022  | 7:36'Social Engineering Day': Featuring Republican Overreach into Personal Decisions March 24, 2022  | 11:17 Multiple Ambulance Bills Point to Need for Study Committee March 29, 2022  | 13:20Study Hall 1964 Collides with Education Culture Wars 2022 March 30, 2022  | 20:11

On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk Malynda chats with Reverend Katey Zeh. They chat about her spiritual journey from being an evangelical to a progressive Christian, what led her to be an advocate for womens rights and her new book A Complicated Choice that details the truly complicated choice of choosing to get an abortion. Rev. Katey Zeh is an ordained Baptist minister and the Chief Executive Officer of the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice. The Center for American Progress named her one of their top justice-seeking faith leaders to watch, and she is a member of the Clergy Advocacy Board of Planned Parenthood Federation of America. She has written for many outlets including the Washington Post, Sojourners, Religion News Services, Rewire and Religion Dispatches, and her advocacy work has been featured in numerous outlets including CNN, The Nation, and VICE News. Katey is the co-host of the Kindreds podcast and the author of two books, A Complicated Choice: Making Space for Grief and Healing in the Pro-Choice Movement and Women Rise Up: Sacred Stories of Resistance for Today's Revolution.  

The stigma of having an abortion is still rampant, especially among highly conservative people of faith. This led to Katey Zeh's passion for navigating how to bridge these two worlds. It is important to provide care and compassion to those who decide to go through abortion because, at its core, abortion is still part of the human experience.  Statistically, most people who have abortions are already parents. And oftentimes, it is a parenting decision they need to make to care for their living children. A lot of times, these are people who have caregiving responsibilities. Regardless of whether people should have access to it, it's just important to recognize that most people who have abortions are parents. On the other hand, some people choose not to ever have kids. And unless they know that they won't be stigmatized, harassed, and pressured by society, only then is that choice made out of enthusiastic consent.  In this episode, Katey Zeh talks about her new book, A Complicated Choice. Katey is an author, speaker, and strategist. She is the Chief Executive Officer of the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice, and she talks frequently about the intersection of faith and activism.  Show Highlights: How Katey got involved in advocating for abortion The role of crisis pregnancy centers The disconnect between doctrines and the way we experience human life The need to flex our compassion muscles Abortion out of a parenting decision Making sense of the experience through having that space to process and having access to their needs Minimizing the grief that comes from abortion Acknowledging abortion as a human experience Links (affiliates included): A Complicated Choice: https://www.broadleafbooks.com/store/product/9781506473499/A-Complicated-Choice  Parenting After Religious Trauma Membership: https://cindy-brandt.mykajabi.com/partmembership  Help keep the podcast going by joining the Parenting Forward Patreon Team: https://www.patreon.com/cindywangbrandt Parenting Forward, the Book: https://amzn.to/3g0LJPn You Are Revolutionary: https://www.beamingbooks.com/store/product/9781506478302/You-Are-Revolutionary *** EPISODE CREDITS: If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

“STAND UP, SPEAK OUT” is a documentary short film that played at the December 2021 FEMALE Filmmakers Festival. There is a 2nd screening on the WILDsound APP in February. You can watch for free and sign up at www.wildsound.ca (available on your streaming services and APPS). Conversation with Executive Producer Katherine Brewster & Director Elisabeth Harris, from BC Voices, Inc. https://www.standupspeakout.org/ This Episode "200+ Years: American Women Fight & Rise" serves as the introduction to the online DocuSeries "Stand UP, Speak OUT" about the impact of the mid-20th century expansion in women's rights, and the hard-won freedom, independence, and opportunities at risk today. The Series continues with two more episodes: "Equal Pay for Equal Work" released May 2020 and, coming in October 2020, "Voting Rights: From suffrage in 1920 to voter suppression in 2020, and why we still must fight for our right to vote." Future episodes to be released in 2021 will address such topics as: Reproductive Choice, Affirmative Action, Protection from Sexual Harassment, and To Marry Whom We Love, or Not at All. Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod/ https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod

A conversation with Rev. Katey Zeh, minister and CEO of the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice  about her new book: A Complicated Choice: Making Space for Grief and Healing in the Pro-Choice Movement Also by Rev. Zeh Women Rise Up: Sacred Stories of Resistance for Today's Revolution

A conversation with Rev. Katey Zeh, minister and CEO of the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice  about her new book: A Complicated Choice: Making Space for Grief and Healing in the Pro-Choice Movement Also by Rev. Zeh: Women Rise Up: Sacred Stories of Resistance for Today's Revolution

Rev. Dr. Cari Jackson is director of spiritual care and activism for the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice, leading RCRC's mission to equip, galvanize and collaborate with faith and community leaders advocating for reproductive dignity and freedom. An ordained minister in the United Church of Christ (UCC), Dr. Cari has served as pastor of congregations in UCC, United Methodist Church and Presbyterian Church-USA, incorporating spirituality and social justice. As a social healer, she has developed the Taking Back My LifeTM program for the healing and empowerment of survivors of sexual assault. She has served as adjunct faculty at Union Theological Seminary and One Spirit Interfaith Seminary. Dr. Cari holds a Ph.D. in Christian Social Ethics, Master of Divinity, Juris Doctor, and Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology. She is the author of five books including Love Like You've Never Been Hurt and For the Souls of Black Folks: Reimagining Black Preaching for 21st-Century Liberation. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– To support this podcast, please visit https://activistheology.com/give. To follow Activist Theology on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook: @activistheology To be in touch with Dr. Robyn: robyn@activistheology.com or @irobyn To be in touch with Rev. Anna: anna@activistheology.com or @unholyhairetic The Activist Theology Podcast is an Irreverent Media Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rev. Dr. Cari Jackson is director of spiritual care and activism for the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice, leading RCRC's mission to equip, galvanize and collaborate with faith and community leaders advocating for reproductive dignity and freedom. An ordained minister in the United Church of Christ (UCC), Dr. Cari has served as pastor of congregations in UCC, United Methodist Church and Presbyterian Church-USA, incorporating spirituality and social justice. As a social healer, she has developed the Taking Back My LifeTM program for the healing and empowerment of survivors of sexual assault. She has served as adjunct faculty at Union Theological Seminary and One Spirit Interfaith Seminary. Dr. Cari holds a Ph.D. in Christian Social Ethics, Master of Divinity, Juris Doctor, and Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology. She is the author of five books including Love Like You've Never Been Hurt and For the Souls of Black Folks: Reimagining Black Preaching for 21st-Century Liberation. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– To support this podcast, please visit https://activistheology.com/give. To follow Activist Theology on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook: @activistheology To be in touch with Dr. Robyn: robyn@activistheology.com or @irobyn To be in touch with Rev. Anna: anna@activistheology.com or @unholyhairetic The Activist Theology Podcast is an Irreverent Media Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Muslim intellectual Dr. Javad Hashmi refutes pro-choice arguments made by famous Islamic scholars. Javad reacts to multiple videos in this episode, so to watch this episode on YouTube, click here: https://youtu.be/4DKXWOKhjeE Otherwise, there are links to everything he references in the description below. Javad T. Hashmi is a board-certified emergency physician, former Fellow of Medical Ethics at Harvard Medical School, and a PhD candidate in the Study of Religion (Islamic Studies) at Harvard University. In addition to his medical training, Dr. Hashmi holds a bachelor's and master's degree in Arabic & Islamic Studies from U.C. Berkeley and Harvard respectively. Related Links: Watch or listen to the first episode with Javad: https://bit.ly/3AWjGv3 AltMuslimah: "I am a Muslim Woman and I chose to Have an Abortion" https://bit.ly/2X39thw Dr. Irving in International Journal of Scoiology and Social Policy: "When do Human Beings Begin? 'Scientific' Myths and Scientific Facts" https://bit.ly/3DyQR8H The statistics on why women have abortions was quoted from Abort73.com/s U.S. Abortion Statistics page, which is quoting the Guttmacher Institute's 2004 survey of 1,209 post-abortive women https://bit.ly/3v7qbJ7 (Abort73) https://bit.ly/3DxJput (Guttmacher Survey Table - PDF) Hamza Yusuf: "When Does a Human Fetus Become Human?" https://bit.ly/3BAPWnV YouTube clip #1: Abortion in Islam | Animation https://youtu.be/B6iUY1kks-s Dr. Omar Suleiman: Islam and the Abortion Debate: https://bit.ly/3lEPtvq YouTube clip #2: Islamic Ruling On Abortion due to Medical Reasons https://youtu.be/yY6n7glG6Y0 YouTube clip #3: Is Abortion permissible in Islam or not? - Sheikh Assimalhakeem https://youtu.be/-Z6DygN6IJI BeautifulIslam.net (South Asia article): Abortion and Doctor's Situation https://bit.ly/2YIAE1G Islam Question & Answer: Ruling on aborting a pregnancy in the early stages https://bit.ly/2YSpLuv YouTube clip #4: The Ruling on Abortion | Mufti Abu Layth https://youtu.be/SU9McOtBDT8 Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice: Islam and Reproductive Choice https://bit.ly/3FUhJSO ERI Bodily Rights landing page: https://EqualRightsInstitute.com/BodilyRights/ Follow Javad at https://twitter.com/DrJavadTHashmi 00:00 Introducing Javad 02:13 Muslim opinion polls on abortion 03:34 Javad's view vs. how Muslims typically think about abortion 06:35 Josh clarifies Javad's view 10:06 How science intersects with the abortion debate 10:45 Why women have abortions 13:09 Javad's more liberal views on women's rights within Islam 16:00 Wrapping up on statistics 17:02 Another pro-life Muslim scholar 18:22 Introducing YouTube clip #1 19:50 On Muslims believing the soul is breathed into the fetus at 120 days after conception 22:01 Next clip 22:09 On Muslim clerics not permitting abortion for financial reasons 25:04 Next clip 25:21 Muslim leaders sometimes say they are more pro-life than they actually are 26:23 Next clip 26:33 Responding to rape and fetal deformity exceptions 30:47 Next clip 31:13 More essentially pro-choice policies of Muslim clerics 31:52 Different Muslim views of ensoulment 36:59 Dr. Suleiman calls his position "neutral", but is it really? 39:12 Next clip (including setup) 40:59 On Muslim cleric's misrepresentation of Catholics on life of the mother exceptions 43:43 On common inconsistencies in Muslim's views on abortion 45:29 Responding to the viability argument 47:15 Javad on pointing Muslims toward Christian philosophy 47:49 Next clip 48:15 More inconsistency 48:30 Next clip 51:53 This Muslim cleric says that 80 days after conception matters! 54:26 Pro-choice issues from even conservative, traditionalist Muslims in South Asia 55:37 More pro-choice positions from a conservative Muslim website 56:58 Setting up clip from a "bad boy" liberal Muslim making weak pro-choice arguments 58:15 Next clip 1:00:36 Responding to "I'm not going to force my views on others" argument 1:02:27 Responding to "nobody chooses abortion lightly" 1:05:07 Next clip 1:08:04 Responding to the "gradations of life" idea 1:13:09 Quick reviews of other Muslim videos and articles 1:18:34 Bodily autonomy arguments 1:27:55 What caused Javad to begin reconsidering his views on abortion? Host: Josh Brahm Guest: Dr. Javad T. Hashmi Audio/Video Editor: Chapter One Films & Josh Brahm Publisher: Jen Westmoreland

Related Links:Access Reproductive JusticeLearn more about Texas' SB8Donate to Texas abortion fundsThe Turnaway StudyNational Network of Abortion FundsLearn about the EACH ActLearn about the Women's Health Protection ActThe Taco or Beer Challenge--Jessica Pinckney is the executive director of ACCESS REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE, a Reproductive Justice organization funding abortion and other reproductive healthcare. ACCESS removes barriers and builds the power of Californians to achieve reproductive justice. Jessica oversees the organization's work to combine direct services, community education, and policy advocacy to promote real reproductive options and access to quality health care for people in California. No other organization in the state provides the same range of support for people considering or seeking an abortion.She returns to her home state of California after living for nearly a decade in Washington, DC, where she previously served as vice president of government affairs at In Our Own Voice: National Black Women's Reproductive Justice Agenda, a national/state partnership with eight Black women's reproductive Justice organizations, lifting up the voices of Black women leaders on national, regional, and state policies that impact the lives of Black women and girls through strategies such as leadership development, advocacy and policy change, and movement building. Jessica previously served as government relations manager for YWCA USA, one of the oldest and largest women's organizations in the country and as the legislative analyst at the University of California (UC) Office of Federal Governmental Relations, representing one of the most recognized and renowned public institutions of higher education in the country.Jessica holds an M.A. in Government with a concentration in Political Communications from John's Hopkins University and a B.A. in Political Science with an emphasis in Public Service from the University of California, Santa Barbara. She serves on the Board of Directors for URGE: Unite for Reproductive and Gender Equity, SPARK Reproductive Justice NOW!, and Guttmacher Institute and on the Advisory Boards for the Constellation Network of Black Feminist Futures and the California Abortion Alliance. She previously served as the Vice-Chair on the Board of Directors for Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington and the Chapter Co-Director for New Leaders Council DC and remains a relentless advocate and activist in her spare time. She is an avid reader, a newly found peloton enthusiast, and a loving pet parent to her 8-year old American Bulldog, Pitbull Mix rescue, Apollo.--To learn more about Maggie and her coaching and speaking services, visit www.maggiegermano.com.The theme music is called Escaping Light by Aaron Sprinkle. The podcast artwork design is by Maggie's dear husband, Dan Rader.

In 2016, Senate Republicans stopped President Barack Obama's nomination of Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court to replace Justice Antonin Scalia. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said it was too close to the election and that the new president should choose the new supreme court judge. Despite nationwide outcry against this, the Supreme Court functioned for months with only eight justices. After President Donald Trump took office, he nominated Judge Neil Gorsuch in January 2017,  Judge Brett Kavanaugh in July 2018, and Justice Amy Coney Barrett on September 2020, just months before the 2020 election. (I guess according to Mitch McConnell rules are meant to be broken.)The US is currently suffering the aftermath of these three conservative appointments. Multiple Republican-controlled state legislatures have passed restrictive anti-abortion bills during the past decade. Since the Supreme Court has taken a decided hard turn to the right with the Trump era appointments, states like Texas and Arizona are in the forefront with anti-choice legislation designed to challenge Roe v Wade. Now US Attorney General Merrick Garland is mounting a legal case against the Texas ban on abortions after six weeks. In Arizona, there is a lawsuit to stop SB1457, which criminalizes the woman, her doctor and anyone who helps her get an abort a fetus with a known birth defect, regardless of severity of the diagnosis or life expectancy after birth. My guests Rep. Athena Salman and Dianne Post discuss repressive antiabortion laws in red states, particularly Arizona and Texas and what we can do about it.To protest this latest round of legislation attacking reproductive healthcare, Women's Marches will be held around the US and around Arizona on Saturday, October 2, 2021 to protest repressive anti-choice laws like those passed in Texas, Arizona and other red states. Tucson Women's March: October 2 at 10 a.m. - noon, starting at Armory Park.Phoenix Women's March:  October 2 at 10 a.m. - noon, starting at the State Capitol.Podcast Time Stamp:PPH Commentary on Reproductive Choice 0:54 Interview Begins 3:34  Legal Issues 7:38   Texas v AZ antiabortion laws 12:27  Federal Case against Texas 15:29   AZ IS 'Pro-Birth'  |  Not 'Pro-Life' 17:53  Inadequate Prenatal Care in AZ 18:56  Health Is Not Ducey's Forte 20:50  AZ Antiabortion Law Is Worse than Texas 21:49Mail Order Drugs Illegal in AZ 25:13  Our To-Do List 28:06  Events 29:45  Will There Be Boycotts of Texas and AZ? 31:26

Noor Siddiqui is a former Thiel Fellow who has taught at Stanford and the founder and CEO of Orchid (www.orchidhealth.com), a biotech company. She joins the podcast to talk about the science behind embryo selection, its potential to help improve people's lives, ethical objections, and the importance of reproductive rights.

Rabbi Neil talks to Joan Lamunyon Sanford, Executive Director of the New Mexico Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice about religious responses to female body autonomy and to forthcoming legislation that seeks to limit that autonomy.

NARAL's The Morning After is a production of NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio. This week, our Deputy Director Jaime Miracle sat down with Jasmine Henderson, Director of Policy & Social Impact with the Ohio Women's Alliance, and Rev. Terry Williams, Faith Organizer for the Ohio Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice. The trio discussed terrible legislation pending in the Ohio Statehouse to punish people for expressing their first amendment rights through protest. This legislation is nothing more than a transparent attempt to stifle Ohioans' voices and make it harder for Ohioans to organize protests that Republicans don't agree with.  Learn more about these bills at https://uujo.org/take-action/our-voices-together-pro-democracy-action/ and https://www.facebook.com/takeactionforoh/.  Visit https://www.ohiowomensalliance.org/ and https://www.ohiorcrc.org/ to get more info from our amazing partners! ********** Listen to NARAL's The Morning After on these podcast apps: Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/naralpodcast Spotify: bit.ly/naralspotify Stitcher: bit.ly/naralstitcher Podbean: bit.ly/naralpodbean

Jennifer R. Farmer is a writer, trainer and activist communicator. Jennifer is the author of the forthcoming book, “First and Only: How Black Women Navigate Work and Life.” In the book, Jennifer offers practical strategies for Black women to thrive in workplaces that can be ambivalent about their success, as well as tips and stories from psychologists, activists, and organizational experts that equip Black women to lead others and heal past wounds. Jennifer is the founder of Spotlight PR, a boutique firm specializing in communications strategy and training for leaders and groups committed to social and racial justice, Jennifer has provided services to national organizations and celebrities committed to social and racial justice. She has worked with Nina Turner, Killer Mike, Dr. William J. Barber II, Edgar Villanueva, and a host of social justice organizations such as the Funders' Collaborative for Youth Organizing, Repairers of the Breach, United Methodist Women, Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice and more. —

The leading global health organization announced a name change to MSI Reproductive Choices because their namesake, Marie Stopes, was a supporter of eugenics. CEO Simon Cooke talks with The World's host Marco Werman about the name change and the future of MSI.

Inequality is all around us and manifests in tricky ways. When it comes to healthcare in particular, for many of us, reproductive care is a large part of how we interact with the healthcare system.  So how do systems of oppression such as racism, ableism, sexism, and so many more, make it harder for some of us to access reproductive care?  To talk about this, we’re going to explore the theory of reproductive justice. And who better to explain it than Dr. Loretta Ross. She’s a professor at Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts, co-founder of the Sister-Song Collective in Atlanta, Georgia, and one of the co-originators of the concept of reproductive justice. For more information on today’s episode visit helloclue.com/hormonal. And to find out how to support the work here at Clue, go to Clue.Plus.  “You have to put access in the context of people’s lives; just because you can buy a condom at any gas station doesn’t mean that you’ll be able to persuade your partner under patriarchy to use it.” Further Reading: SisterSong Collective HelloClue Webinar: Reproductive Health Disparities Reproductive Justice, Reproductive Health and Reproductive Rights In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda HelloClue: What it’s like going to the doctor when you’re trans HelloClue: What to expect at the OB/GYN when you’re trans HelloClue: Will coronavirus impact access to contraception? The Center for Reproductive Rights  

Rev. Katey Zeh, author of "Women, Rise Up" and newly appointed CEO of Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice, talks to us about why she is a pro-choice Christian, and why it's important that we as believers can learn to have a challenging conversation with nuance.

Episode 3: In Episode 3, join our hosts Sonja Miller, Rev. Erika Forbes, Rev Angela Williams, and fiery guest Rev. Dr. Cari Jackson, Director of Spiritual Care and Activism for the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice. Listen in as they drop major truth bombs about abortion, faith, and politics. Stories drive culture. Culture drives politics. Faith affects all of it. FOLLOW US on social media: IG @wearejusttx FB @wearejusttx Twitter @wearejusttx https://justtx.org/ Learn more about Rev. Dr. Cari Jackson and her publications at http://www.drcarijackson.com/. Learn more about Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice Compassion School at https://rcrc.org/compassion-school/. This podcast is a production of Just Texas - a project of the Texas Freedom Network. Hosted by: Sonja Miller Rev. Erika Forbes Rev. Angela Williams Produced by Jules Mandel Edited by Aria Levanti Music by Brandon Torio Album Art by Reba Balint --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/attheedgeofthelege/message

What role do local prosecutors have in protecting reproductive choice? The Briefing discusses what DAs can do if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade. The Briefing can found on Facebook @AppealNews, Twitter: @theappeal, and on Youtube. Episodes can be found on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Please like, subscribe, rate us, or leave a review.

For full show notes, including the written blogpost, visit: www.amandastarkingsley.com/speaking-light-into-abortion/22If you are someone who chose abortion and find yourself struggling, hiding, or wishing you could move beyond your experience, you can book a free discover coaching call with me. We’ll talk about how you can start living the life you made your choice for. https://calendly.com/amandastarkingsley/free-consult-session

Kim and Janelle discuss abortion laws state by state and their impacts on different communities, Pro Life vs Pro Choice, and resources and organizations. Black women led reproductive justice organizations 1) Black Women’s Heath Imperative – www.bwhi.org 2) Religious Coalition of Reproductive Choice –  www.rcrc.org 3) Access to Reproductive Care – www.arc-southeast.org 4) Sister Reach – www.sisterreach.org 5) Black … Continue reading "Episode 5: Abortion Bans – What do they mean for the marginalized"

A conversation with Katey Zeh, strategist, activist, author, speaker, and interim chief executive officer for the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice. We talk with her about women rising up in the Bible, in our lives, in the world, and in her new book, Women Rise Up: Sacred Stories of Resistance for Today's Revolution

A conversation with Katey Zeh, strategist, activist, author, speaker, and interim chief executive officer for the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice. We talk with her about women rising up in the Bible, in our lives, in the world, and in her new book, Women Rise Up: Sacred Stories of Resistance for Today's Revolution

For full show notes, including the written blog post, visit: www.amandastarkingsley.com/speaking-light-into-abortion/7If you are someone who chose abortion and find yourself struggling, hiding, or wishing you could move beyond your experience, you can book a free discover coaching call with me. We’ll talk about how you can start living the life you made your choice for. https://calendly.com/amandastarkingsley/free-consult-session

NARAL's The Morning After is a production of NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio. Following a pair of hearings and two floor votes this week, Kelley and Gabe are joined by Rev. Terry Williams from the Ohio Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice.  The Ohio Senate Committee on Health, Human Services, and Medicaid approved Senate Bill 155 and Senate Bill 208 on Tuesday, and there were floor votes in Ohio Senate session on Wednesday. The bills push harmful false narratives about abortion, and each would charge physicians with third degree felonies for not complying with medically unnecessary rules. In the Ohio House Committee on Ways and Means, House Bill 297 received its second hearing. This bill would create a tax CREDIT to give money from taxpayers to donors of fake women's health centers (AKA crisis pregnancy centers or CPCs). In Dayton, Kelley is continuing to organize supporters of Women's Med Center. That clinic took their fight from state court to the federal level. ********** For upcoming events, visit the Events tab on our Facebook page. Listen to NARAL's The Morning After on these podcast apps: Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/naralpodcast Spotify: bit.ly/naralspotify Stitcher: bit.ly/naralstitcher Podbean: bit.ly/naralpodbean  

NARAL's The Morning After is a production of NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio. This week, Kelley and Gabe are again joined by Elaina Ramsey, from the Ohio Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice. Elaina spent the weekend with 130 of her closest friends showing the Westboro Baptist Church they support their pastor, who just happens to be a woman: Rev. Virginia Lohmann Bauman. Elaina's church, St. John's UCC, was targeted by the baddies from Westboro... all six of them. Find info about upcoming events on our Facebook page.

This is a special episode this week! We are talking about Abortion with Rev. Katey Zeh. She guides us through some biblical references used by both sides of the abortion debate, talks about it’s history as a political issue, and encourages everyone (Christian or not), to examine this issue for themselves. Our saint is Saint Germain Cousin, who lived in a cupboard under the stairs but definitely wasn’t Harry Potter. Check out Rev. Katey Zeh on Twitter @kateyzeh Go to her website https://kateyzeh.com/ for more information about her book, Women Rise Up and her podcast, Kindreds Learn more about the work of the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice at http://rcrc.org/ and follow them on Twitter @RCRChoice Theme song: Adam Griffin https://alteringgravity.wordpress.com/ Logo and Editing: David Griffin Email us at sundayschoolforheathens@gmail.com Tweet at us @school4heathens Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/School4Heathens/

Often when we have conversations that feature both reproductive health and rights and faith, it seems the two subjects are diametrically opposed. But thanks to the large amount of diversity in the faith community, many individuals, communities, and organizations are supportive of bridging the gap between faith and reproductive health and rights! Reverend Katey Zeh, Executive Director for the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice, host of the Kindreds Podcast, and author of the book Women Rise Up: Sacred Stories of Resistance for Today's Revolution, sits down with us to discuss why it's important for people of faith to show public support for reproductive health and rights.Support the show (https://www.reprosfightback.com/take-action#donate)

The legendary Alan Alda joins us this week to discuss Arnie Vinick, the Constitution, and eating ice cream. Plus, we speak to Reverend Katey Zeh, the executive director of the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice. For more, visit thewestwingweekly.com/620

NARAL's The Morning After is a production of NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio. This week, Elaina, Kelley, and Gabe discuss the Senate and House hearings on Senate Bill 23, the latest version of the six-week abortion ban. The Ohio Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice held an event in the home district of six-week abortion ban sponsor Sen. Kristina Roegner: https://www.record-courier.com/article/20190307/NEWS/303079865 Full video of committee hearings are available at Ohio Channel. First Ohio House Health Committee with sponsor and proponent testimony: http://ohiochannel.org/video/ohio-house-health-committee-3-19-2019 Ohio Senate floor vote on Senate Bill 23 and Senate Resolution 41, Part 1: http://ohiochannel.org/video/ohio-senate-3-13-2019  Ohio Senate floor vote on Senate Bill 23 and Senate Resolution 41, Part 2: http://ohiochannel.org/video/ohio-senate-3-13-2019-part-2 Final Ohio Senate Health Committee hearing with amendments and vote: http://ohiochannel.org/video/ohio-senate-health-human-services-and-medicaid-committee-3-12-2019  Fourth Ohio Senate Health Committee hearing with mixed testimony: http://ohiochannel.org/video/ohio-senate-health-human-services-and-medicaid-committee-3-6-2019  Third Ohio Senate Health Committee hearing with opponent testimony: http://ohiochannel.org/video/ohio-senate-health-human-services-and-medicaid-committee-2-26-2019  Second Ohio Senate Health Committee hearing with proponent testimony: http://ohiochannel.org/video/ohio-senate-health-human-services-and-medicaid-committee-2-19-2019  First Ohio Senate Health Committee hearing with sponsor testimony: http://ohiochannel.org/video/ohio-senate-health-human-services-and-medicaid-committee-2-13-2019  Find info on upcoming events on our Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/pg/NARALProChoiceOhio/events/ 

NARAL’s The Morning After is a production of NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio. This week, Elaina, Kelley, and Gabe discuss the Senate and House hearings on Senate Bill 23, the latest version of the six-week abortion ban. The Ohio Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice held an event in the home district of six-week abortion ban sponsor Sen. Kristina Roegner: […]

In our first remotely recorded episode we're joined by Elaina Ramsey of The Ohio Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice. Elaina reads a story submitted by Erin, and we talk about personal value and the impact of spiritual and religious beliefs.    A warning, this episode contains thoughts and themes of suicide.    You can find this story on our website at https://www.myabortionmylife.org/single-post/2018/10/15/I-was-fifteen-motherless

The message was delivered on Sunday, December 2, 2018, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Dr. Willie Parker, Guest Speaker. DESCRIPTION Dr. Willie Parker, reproductive justice advocate and friend of All Souls, became a household name when the headline, "Christian Provides Abortions" hit the mainstream. ABOUT Dr. Willie J. Parker, MD, MPH, MSC is an outspoken, Christian abortion provider. His work includes a focus on violence against women, sexual assault prevention, and reproductive health rights through advocacy, provision of contraceptive and abortion services, and men's reproductive health. Author of 'Life’s Work', Dr. Parker is the chair of the board of Physicians for Reproductive Health, and a board member of The Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice and URGE. He was recently honored by the United Nations Office of Human Rights as one of twelve Women’s Human Rights Defenders. Learn more about Dr. Parker on his website: . Read the beyondbelief.online interview, "NPR builds a social justice relationship," between Dr. Parker and Rev. Prose, they talk about the importance of being allies for each other and the role he, as a man, plays in dismantling systems of patriarchy. SUBSCRIBE TO AUDIO PODCAST: WATCH THIS MESSAGE ON YOUTUBE: SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: GIVE A DONATION TO HELP US SPREAD THIS LOVE BEYOND BELIEF: or text LOVEBB to 73256 LET'S CONNECT: Facebook: Twitter: All Souls Church Website:  

The message was delivered on Sunday, December 2, 2018, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Dr. Willie Parker, Guest Speaker. DESCRIPTION Dr. Willie Parker, reproductive justice advocate and friend of All Souls, became a household name when the headline, "Christian Provides Abortions" hit the mainstream. ABOUT Dr. Willie J. Parker, MD, MPH, MSC is an outspoken, Christian abortion provider. His work includes a focus on violence against women, sexual assault prevention, and reproductive health rights through advocacy, provision of contraceptive and abortion services, and men's reproductive health. Author of 'Life’s Work', Dr. Parker is the chair of the board of Physicians for Reproductive Health, and a board member of The Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice and URGE. He was recently honored by the United Nations Office of Human Rights as one of twelve Women’s Human Rights Defenders. Learn more about Dr. Parker on his website: . Read the interview, "NPR builds a social justice relationship," between Dr. Parker and Rev. Prose, they talk about the importance of being allies for each other and the role he, as a man, plays in dismantling systems of patriarchy. SUBSCRIBE TO AUDIO PODCAST: WATCH THIS MESSAGE ON YOUTUBE: SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: GIVE A DONATION TO HELP US SPREAD THIS LOVE BEYOND BELIEF: or text LOVEBB to 73256 LET'S CONNECT: Facebook: Twitter: All Souls Church Website:  

NARAL's The Morning After is a production of NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio. This week, Gabe is joined by Ohio Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice Executive Director Elaina Ramsey and Rev. Terry Williams, Pastor of Orchard Hill United Church of Christ in Chillicothe. Terry is a dedicated religious advocate for reproductive choice who specializes in connecting people of faith with resources for ethical living & faithful decision making. Following two recent, successful clinic blessings, Elaina and Terry stopped by our office to discuss the six-week abortion ban. Important dates are approaching with actions to support reproductive rights, including access to safe and legal abortion: Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at noon - Rally at Ohio Statehouse Thursday, December 6, 2018 at noon - Faith leader press conference Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at 6 p.m. - Repro Health Happy Hour Find info on upcoming events on our Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/pg/NARALProChoiceOhio/events/ 

NARAL’s The Morning After is a production of NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio. This week, Gabe is joined by Ohio Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice Executive Director Elaina Ramsey and Rev. Terry Williams is Pastor of Orchard Hill United Church of Christ in Chillicothe. Terry is a dedicated religious advocate for reproductive choice who specializes in connecting people of […]

NARAL's The Morning After is a production of NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio. This week, Gabe and Jaime discuss the US Senate hearings on Judge Brett Kavanaugh. Sen. Sherrod Brown is listening to Kavanaugh, but has said he has serious questions on Kavanaugh's qualifications. Sen. Brown also met with reproductive justice organizations today, including the Ohio Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice, ROOTT, New Voices for Reproductive Justice, and many of our Patients to Advocates fellows.  Find info on upcoming events on our Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/pg/NARALProChoiceOhio/events/ 

After a brief life update from Ashley (she's coming back to the podcast soon!) Katey talks with Cari Jackson about what to do when we long for spiritual community but have trouble finding a place where we fit in. Cari offers some ideas for how to begin creating community on our own, and we even touch on the Beyoncé Mass briefly. Rev. Dr. Cari Jackson is the author of five books, a speaker, a social healer, and a leadership coach. Cari is ordained minister, holds PhD in social ethics, and also has a law degree. She’s currently the Executive for Religious Leadership and Advocacy for the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice,  and she’s worked across many different movements and organizations, bringing hope and healing and joy to the struggle for a more just, compassionate world. Read our shownotes at: http://kindredspodcast.com/2018/05/14/episode-18-searching-for-belonging-with-cari-jackson/

For Thanksgiving, Kellie and Ashley sat down with the participants in our 2017 class of Patients to Advocates, a fellowship program sponsored by NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio Foundation, New Voices Cleveland, Ohio Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice, and Preterm. In its second year, the program involves a variety of efforts to talk to their community about the importance of abortion access.

For Thanksgiving, Kellie and Ashley sat down with the participants in our 2017 class of Patients to Advocates, a fellowship program sponsored by NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio Foundation, New Voices Cleveland, Ohio Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice, and Preterm. In its second year, the program involves a variety of efforts to talk to their community about the importance of abortion […]

Last November, Kellie and Gabe sat down with the participants in Patients to Advocates, a fellowship program sponsored by NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio Foundation, New Voices Cleveland, Ohio Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice, and Preterm. Their work has involved a variety of efforts to talk to their community about the importance of abortion access.

Last November, Kellie and Gabe sat down with the participants in Patients to Advocates, a fellowship program sponsored by NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio Foundation, New Voices Cleveland, Ohio Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice, and Preterm. Their work has involved a variety of efforts to talk to their community about the importance of abortion access. As a group, they were […]

  Description:   This week, Kellie, Elaina, and Gabe discuss our new partnership with the Ohio Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice. Kellie Copeland, executive director of NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio: “Too often, religion is used to shame and stigmatize people who have had an abortion or use contraceptives. That is why the work of the Ohio Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice is so important—Ohioans need to know that people of faith trust them to make their own reproductive health decisions.”   Elaina Ramsey, ORCRC's new executive director: “It's an honor to partner with the NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio team in bringing the moral power of religious communities to the reproductive health, rights, and justice movement. A dedicated community organizer and campaign strategist, Ramsey is the first woman of color to lead ORCRC. She is committed to communities of color, low-income women, and immigrants.”   Copeland, a longtime advocate of reproductive freedom, has path forward for reproductive rights in Ohio without engaging more people of faith. Both organizations remain independent but have begun to share office space, resources, and strategies. Through innovation and collaboration, the groups seek to equip secular and faith communities in securing reproductive healthcare for every Ohioan—including access to birth control, comprehensive sexuality education, and safe, legal abortion. Together, NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio and ORCRC will protect the moral and constitutional rights of all Ohioans to make their own reproductive health decisions without shame and stigma and without interference from the state.

This week, Kellie, Elaina, and Gabe discuss our new partnership with the Ohio Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice. Kellie Copeland, executive director of NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio: Too often, religion is used to shame and stigmatize people who have had an abortion or use contraceptives. That is why the work of the Ohio Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice […]

Description:   This week, Kelley, Elaina, and Gabe discussed the US Senate vote to defeat Skinny Repeal that would destroy Americans' access to affordable health care and block Planned Parenthood from Medicaid funding. Also, they talk about this week's federal court hearing to challenge John Kasich's latest plan to defund Planned Parenthood at the state level. Elaina spoke up against Ohio Right to Life's latest announcement that they really, really, don't support rape survivors. She has a letter in the Columbus Dispatch: “As a rape survivor and a committed Christian, I'm deeply disturbed by Ohio Right to Life's decision to only endorse candidates that “hold a ‘pro-life' position with no exceptions to abortion stemming from rape or incest (Dispatch article, last Friday).” “No woman should be forced to carry a pregnancy against her will, no matter the circumstance. As the executive director of the Ohio Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice, I faithfully advocate for compassionate reproductive care for all — including full access to contraceptives, adoption, abortion, and foster care. Anything less violates the lived experiences and moral agency of Ohio women, particularly survivors of rape and incest. Given that 1 in 3 women will experience physical or sexual violence, Ohio Right to Life's hard-line agenda perpetuates a rape culture. Rape survivors should not be punished and traumatized further to carry a pregnancy to term without their full consent. Whether or not to become a parent is a sacred decision and should remain personal and private. While Ohio Right to Life claims to be nonsectarian, it has a long history of using toxic Christian rhetoric to restrict women's reproductive health-care access. The actions of Ohio Right to Life do not represent my faith, that of other religious traditions, nor the will of most women across our state.” ~ Elaina Ramsey   NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio Executive Director Kellie Copeland issued a statement: “This new low standard in the Ohio Right to Life endorsement criteria further solidifies their alignment with extremists like President Donald Trump who believe that women who have abortions should be punished. These values are not Ohio values. Women deserve access to safe, legal abortion care in their communities without judgment or political interference—regardless of the reason she is unable to continue a pregnancy. Here at NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio, we trust women to make their own reproductive health decisions, and we will continue to back candidates that do as well.”   Also in the Dispatch, the newspaper issued their third editorial criticizing Ohio Supreme Court Justice Sharen Kennedy for participating in an anti-abortion event before hearing a case about Toledo's last abortion clinic: “The high court should modernize its process for handling complaints against one of its own. This is disappointing given that this court has been open with the public. This falls short of its own standard.”

This week, Vashitta and Gabe are joined by Elaina, the new Executive Director of the Ohio Coalition for Reproductive Choice! She joins the organization as Ohio RCRC and NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio begin a new cooperative working relationship. Elaina go off to a busy start, joining women from across Ohio in a power visual protest at the Ohio Statehouse. Dressed as women from The Handmaid's Tale, our volunteers silently sat as Senator Matt Huffman (R-Lima) and Senator Steve Wilson (R-Maineville) provided sponsor testimony on Senate Bill 145, the Abortion Method Ban. The bill is an unconstitutional plan to prohibit the most common procedure for 2nd trimester abortions.

This week, Vashitta and Gabe are joined by Elaina, the new Executive Director of the Ohio Coalition for Reproductive Choice! She joins the organization as Ohio RCRC and NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio begin a new cooperative working relationship. Elaina go off to a busy start, joining women from across Ohio in a power visual protest at the Ohio […]

Sarah Weddington, the attorney who argued Roe V. Wade, shares the inside story of her experiences arguing the case and what's changed for women's rights since the 1973 decision. She is joined by a panel of women sharing their own unique perspectives: Melissa Weininger, Claire Villareal, Amy Harris, and Muffie Moroney.

This week, Kellie and Gabe sat down with the participants in Patients to Advocates, a fellowship program sponsored by NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio Foundation, New Voices Cleveland, Ohio Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice, and Preterm. Their work has involved a variety of efforts to talk to their community about the importance of abortion access. As a group, they were a part of the All Access concert in Cleveland this September to share a poem about their experiences. More recently, they were interviewed by Bustle.

Rev. Laura Young is the senior pastor at Summit on 16th United Methodist Church in Columbus, OH.  She is also the Director of the Ohio Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice.  Laura along with a large contingent of other clergy across the United States formally came out as LGBTQ in a letter.  Despite the language in the Book of Discipline, Rev. Young is showing everyday that LGBTQ persons can and do serve in meaningful ways. Recorded on 9/27/16. The purpose of 'We Are Compatible' is to explore the lives of LGBTQ+ individuals and families as well as their allies in order to show that, regardless of what the United Methodist Book of Discipline may say, they are, in fact, compatible. Please join hosts, Alex Shanks and Josh Culbertson, as they explore these stories of courageous authenticity. Facebook: www.facebook.com/wearecompatible Twitter: @wearecompatible E-mail: wercompatible@gmail.com If you would like to support this podcast financially, please mail checks to: Equality Ohio Education Fund; 118 E. Main St; Columbus, OH 43215.  Write 'We Are Compatible' in the memo line.

America’s Changing Religious Landscape, the Helms Amendment & SCOTUSThis week on State of Belief, Interfaith Alliance’s weekly radio show and podcast, host Rev. Welton Gaddy will discuss recent important events confronting America’s religious communities. He’ll speak with a Princeton University History Professor whose new book, One Nation Under God: How Corporate America Invented Christian America, details the forging of an alliance between the Christian Right and corporate America. Later, we’ll talk to Rev. Harry Knox about his latest work to mobilize religious leaders to reform the Helms Amendment. And finally, Welton will share his own thoughts on the Supreme Court’s recent latest ruling on religious freedom and why it’s different (and better) than Hobby Lobby. Where America’s Religiosity Began, and How it’s Changing Now A recent poll from Pew confirms the growing number of Americans that now consider themselves to be religiously-unaffiliated. While many register surprise with America’s declining religiosity, few understand where that religiosity really began. Joining Welton this week will be Dr. Kevin Kruse, author of One Nation Under God: How Corporate America Invented Christian America. Welton and Kevin, a Professor of History at Princeton University and member of the Executive Committee of the Center for the Study of Religion, will discuss the “consecration” of President Eisenhower, the big business motivations behind rebranding America as a “Christian Nation,” and how their campaign’s success continues to affect our culture and politics to this day. The Helms Amendment and Religious Ideology in U.S. Foreign Policy Next, Rev. Harry Knox, President and CEO of the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice will join Welton in the studio to talk about the widely misused Helms Amendment. Created in the wake of the Roe v. Wade decision, this law blocks U.S. funds from supporting pregnancy termination as a form of family planning. Because it’s been applied way beyond its original scope, as Rev. Knox and the religious leaders he’s mobilizing point out, this stops the U.S. from helping ISIS’s and Boko Haram’s victims of rape and abuse. Tune in to hear what these religious and secular leaders are doing to change this policy. EEOC v. Abercrombie & Fitch: How Religious Freedom Complementing Civil Rights in a Way Hobby Lobby II Did Not On Monday, the Supreme Court released their decision in the religious freedom case, EEOC v. Abercrombie & Fitch. Many had feared a repeat of last year’s disastrous decision in Hobby Lobby, but the ruling – which defended the right of a Muslim woman to wear a hijab on the job – was remarkably positive. Welton ends our show this week by sharing his thoughts on what the Court got right about religious freedom this year, and what they missed last time around.

Meg Riley - Senior Minister for the Church of the Fellowship Meg gives you an inside look at the history of the church, its mission, and it's future. Learn about the prison outreach and the impact it has. Here about what's provided for the members who range from busy business people to people in remote areas and those that may not have the ability to come to a brick and mortar church. Meg shares her journey becoming a UU and what it was like being with people who were less than happy about her choice. Meg Riley Bio I am thrilled beyond words to serve what I consider the most creative, unusual, spiritual community in the world! In this congregation without walls, my responsibilities include spiritual leadership, working with others to envision our future, preaching, counseling, and being a general gadfly. Before coming to the CLF, I served the Unitarian Universalist Association in a variety of positions including directing the Advocacy and Witness Programs, Washington Office for Advocacy, Office of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual Transgender Concerns, and Youth Office. I directed the Standing on the Side of Love campaign and the Unitarian Universalist response to Hurricane Katrina. I have served many national boards of directors including the Interfaith Alliance, Americans United for Separation of Church and State, and the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice. I’ve been founding president of two organizations, Faith in Public Life and Equal Partners in Faith. In short, I have spent my life’s work advocating for a world of peace and justice. In so doing, I became quite interested in the media revolution taking place, and in the opportunity to create deep and meaningful community on the internet. I live in South Minneapolis with my human and animal family. You can find me daily on the CLF facebook page, through the CLF twitter account, by leaving a message at 800-231-3027, and through email, mriley@clfuu.org  Meg's Favorite Quote: Adrienne Rich wrote, in her book of prose, What Is Found There: Notebooks on Poetry and Politics: What if is the first revolutionary question, the question the dying forces don't know how to ask. - Adrienne Rich As Meg added, It's a question that will take you anywhere.  It's question that can open a new door... What IF, black life matters? Links you might be interested in: http://www.Questformeaning.org http://www.CLFUU.org http://www.Thedailycompass.org CLF Facebook page: http://www.facebool.com/CLFUU?fref=ts   Final Credits: music thanks to: "Carefree", "Open Those Bright Eyes", "Sweeter Vermouth" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Nancy Easterlin - Reproductive Choice and Autonomous Individuality in D. H. Lawrence's The Fox: A Darwinian Feminist Perspective

Guest: Kenneth Edelin, MD Host: Martin Samuels, MD In 1974, one year after Roe v Wade, Dr. Kenneth C. Edelin, a young black doctor, was the chief resident in obstetrics at Boston City Hospital. Three months before completing his residency, Dr. Edelin was indicted for manslaughter after he surgically terminated a pregnancy. Convicted and sentenced to a one-year probation by a secret grand jury, before the decision was overturned by the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts a year later, Dr. Edelin's case drew national attention. Dr. Edelin is emeritus professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Boston University School of Medicine and author of the book, Broken Justice: A True Story of Race, Sex and Revenge in a Boston Courtroom. He joins host Dr. Martin Samuels to discuss his personal involvement in this landmark legal case and the issues it raised, which remain points of discussion in American society today.