Podcasts about young women united

This week on Generation Justice, we look at Community events and organizing that is happening right here in Albuquerque from two generations of women community organizers! We hear about the 8th Annual Family Pride Celebration from Sonja Larsen and Sara Tafoya, two youth organizers with Young Women United. Then, Angie Gonzales-Carver and Diana Montoya of Las Mujeres share with us about the social justice legacy of Dolores Huerta and the initiative to create "Avenida Dolores Huerta" in Albuquerque. As always, you can catch us live every Sunday at 7 pm on 89.9 KUNM FM or stream us on KUNM.org!

Air Date: 8/17/2018 Today we take a look at the threats to reproductive justice everywhere, from the newest Supreme Court nominee to the entire long and storied history of the structures of power clamoring to control the bodies of women with a particular focus on the destinies of communities of color Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991   Episode Sponsors:Casper| Amazon USA| Amazon CA| Amazon UK  Support Best of the Left on Patreon!   SHOW NOTES Ch. 1: Mark Joseph Stern on how conservatives plan to hollow out Roe v Wade - Bradcast from @TheBradBlog - Air Date 7-10-18 Mark Joseph Stern explains exactly how conservatives plan to hollow out Roe v Wade without overturning it outright to effectively bam abortion while buffering the political backlash. Ch. 2: Kinsey Hasstedt on the new rules looking to further control women's access to health care - CounterSpin (@FAIRmediawatch) - Air Date 5-26-18 Kinsey Hasstedt on the Trump administration's announcement of rules further controlling the reproductive health care that women reliant on federally funded family planning programs can receive. Ch. 3: Dr. Willie Parker on the crossroads of faith and reproductive justice. - @Making_Contact - Air Date 11-15-18 What if faith could fuel a movement that supports women and families in having real choices over their lives and their bodies? Dr. Willie Parker on the crossroads of faith and reproductive justice. Ch. 4: Loretta Ross on Race and Reproductive Justice - @speakouttimwise - Air Date 2-13-18 Tim speaks with Loretta Ross, one of the nation’s leading scholars and activists in the movement for reproductive justice. She was the co-founder and National Coordinator of the SisterSong Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective from 2005-2012. Ch. 5: Toni Bond Leonard on the origins of the movement for reproductive justice - @Making_Contact - Air Date 11-15-18 Toni Bond Leonard explaining the crossroads of faith and reproductive justice. Ch. 6: Examining some of the specific reproduction issues that affect communities of color - In the Thick - Air Date 7-10-18 Maria and Julio talk to Tannia Esparza, executive director of the organization Young Women United, and Regina Mahone, VP/managing editor of Rewire.News about the impact of reproductive rights restrictions on women of color.   VOICEMAILS Ch. 7: The passing of Ed Shultz - Jeff from Charlotte, NC Ch. 8: Explaining the difference between liberalism and progressivism - Craig from Ohio Ch. 9: The problem with the intentionally faulty framing of political issues - Daniel from Washington   Ch. 10: Final comments on why we missed an episode, announcing that we’re on Instagram and appreciating the term “oppression canary”   REMINDER: SUPPORT PROGRESSIVE PRIMARY CANDIDATES! 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Donald Trump has nominated Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh to replace Justice Anthony Kennedy on the Supreme Court and many are fearing that this will lead to an overturn of Roe v. Wade. Maria and Julio talk to Tannia Esparza, executive director of the organization Young Women United, and Regina Mahone, VP/managing editor of Rewire.News about the impact of reproductive rights restrictions on women of color. Want to read more?What will happen if Roe v. Wade is overturned? The Washington Post explains.A visual explanation of how Judge Kavanaugh's ideologies compare to other Supreme Court justices, by The New York Times. Vox explains why it's really difficult to measure people's opinion's on abortion. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Generation Justice invites you into a discussion on youth-lead organizing in New Mexico with a panel of amazing young activists and organizers from around the state. Listen to panelists “Janelle Astorga Ramos from the Southwest Organizing Project(SWOP); Michelle Murguia of the NM Dream Team; Kenia Alonzo, of Generation Justice; Angie Najera of Young Women United; Mia Speckled Rock of Tewa Women United; Andrew Hollow Horn of La Plazita Institute; Isabella Baker of Learning Alliance New Mexico; Selina Villa of UNM QTPOC; and, Dilys Ruan of the New Mexico Asian Family Center. This panel took place at the Funder’s Collaborative on Youth Organizing (FCYO)National Convening in Albuquerque. As always, you can catch us live on 89.69 FM, or stream us at KUNM.org!

On tonight’s show we will share a variety of voices and opinions on this year’s election from students and faculty at the University of New Mexico. Our community leaders from Young Women United, will go into depth about Gen Z vote, a movement that encourages young voters to be registered and engaged in local and national politics. The show starts at 7 p.m. on KUNM 89.9 FM or online at KUNM.org.

To Reach our show: hosts@nativeopinion.com Twitter: @nativeopinion Facebook: facebook.com/nativeopinionpodcast/ youtube.com/nativeopinion Webpage: nativeopinion.com Leave us a voicemail. Call us! (860) 381-0207 Use your favorite podcast app and subscribe to our show! it’s completely free, and you will get the show delivered automatically to your mobile device every week!   Episode Description: In this episode of Native Opinion, Co-hosts Michael Kickingbear (Mashantucket Pequot) and David Greyowl (Echota Cherokee) welcomes Rachel Lorenzo from Young Women United, a leading reproductive justice organization. The discussion centers around The Dakota Access Pipeline and why water is important to Indigenous people. DAPL coverage includes a look at the multi-state police initiatives and who exactly is paying for all of that security presence, as well as why.   Guest Bio: "Rachael Lorenzo (Mescalero Apache/Laguna Pueblo/Xicana) is the policy associate at Young Women United (YWU), which leads reproductive justice organizing and policy initiatives by and for self-identified young women of color in New Mexico. She is a pansexual and indigenous mother of two, Adalie and Jude. She raises her children with her husband, Justin, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She spends time weight lifting, relearning what her ancestors taught, and using lessons learned to inform and strengthen her work and her family. She holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and a master’s degree in public administration, both from the University of New Mexico."   Article Sources: Title: At Standing Rock, Environmental Justice Is Reproductive Justice Author: Rachael Lorenzo SOURCE: http://nativeopinion.com/blog/   TITLE: North Dakota oil well spewing after weekend blowout AUTHOR: By Ernest Scheyder | WHITE EARTH, N.D. Mon Oct 19, 2015 | 6:57pm EDT SOURCE: http://www.reuters.com/article/us-oasis-petroleum-spill-idUSKCN0SD2IO20151019 TITLE: Bakken pipeline route near tribe wasn't the only option. AUTHOR: By Amy Dalrymple, Forum News Service Aug 18, 2016, at 10:25 pm  @AmyDalrympleFCC SOURCE: http://www.thegazette.com/subject/news/government/bakken-pipeline-route-near-tribe-wasnt-the-only-option-20160818 TITLE: Ohio troopers headed to N.D. pipeline protest DATE: Updated: Saturday, October 29, 2016, @ 5:32 PM
AUTHOR: By Nick Blizzard - Staff Writer SOURCE: http://www.whio.com/news/crime--law/ohio-troopers-headed-pipeline-protest/VL0ZLYFviTQAqXvYJnVaKK/ TITLE: This Natural Disaster Assistance Law Is Why the Other States Are Policing Dakota Access Pipeline Protests AUTHOR: By Steve Horn • Thursday, October 27, 2016 - 14:28 SOURCE: http://www.desmogblog.com/2016/10/27/emergency-assistance-law-dakota-access-pipeline-out-state-cops TITLE: Dalrymple Must Disclose Financial Interests In Oil Companies DATE: March 22, 2013, | by Rob Port SOURCE: https://www.sayanythingblog.com/entry/dalrymple-must-disclose-financial-interests-in-oil-companies/ SOURCE: https://www.scribd.com/document/137218862/Jack-Dalrymple-Financial-Disclosure

Sun. 4/3 p: On this week’s podcast, we take a look at the local organizations that are keeping our community healthy, empowered, and engaged. Young Women United’s Circle of Strength project, Gen Z Vote, is helping new voters in NM to vote in the primaries. Then, on campus, Free Association UNM is hosting a Mental Health Fair - which they’ll be telling us all about.

Generation Justice was joined by Tannia Esparza, Executive Director of Young Women United, and Amarisa Barboa, a youth leader, to discuss reproductive rights and reproductive justice in Albuquerque and nationally. We also take you the #PinkOut Rally on UNM campus to hear why community members support Planned Parenthood.

Alma Rosa Silva-Bañuelos is currently the Director of the LGBTQ Resource Center at the University of New Mexico. In this role, Alma Rosa is committed to creating a space that provides service to UNM students, faculty and staff of all gender identities and sexual orientations through support, advocacy, education and safety. She has also been a community organizer in her hometown of Albuquerque, NM since the late 1990’s, and has worked throughout New Mexico facilitating local and rural communities to self-organize for social justice. She has worked with many local, statewide, regional, national, bi-national non-profits and currently is part a member of the Board of Directors for the Transgender Resource Center of NM (TGRCNM). She is also a co-founding member of Young Women United, local grass-roots non-profit organization founded in 1999. Alma Rosa continues to organize and advocate for social justice while working towards LGBTQ* recognition, acceptance, equal rights and liberation.

Alma Rosa Silva-Bañuelos is currently the Director of the LGBTQ Resource Center at the University of New Mexico. In this role, Alma Rosa is committed to creating a space that provides service to UNM students, faculty and staff of all gender identities and sexual orientations through support, advocacy, education and safety. She has also been a community organizer in her hometown of Albuquerque, NM since the late 1990's, and has worked throughout New Mexico facilitating local and rural communities to self-organize for social justice. She has worked with many local, statewide, regional, national, bi-national non-profits and currently is part a member of the Board of Directors for the Transgender Resource Center of NM (TGRCNM). She is also a co-founding member of Young Women United, local grass-roots non-profit organization founded in 1999. Alma Rosa continues to organize and advocate for social justice while working towards LGBTQ* recognition, acceptance, equal rights and liberation.

Interivew with Niolia Hyne, teen member of New Mexico Wilderness Alliance trying to save the Otero Mesa, Young Women United speak about Sister Fire, a piece called "Liz's Story" by Blunt Radio.

Interview about autism, PSA by Kirby Platero and Shavon Davis from Young Women United rapping about sex, and an inverview with Mescla Experience.