This political education curriculum, developed by Forward Together and Western States Center, supports social justice organizations to build a shared understanding of abortion as one aspect of reproductive and sexual health; explore abortion access through the lens of racial, economic and immigrant justice; and find pathways to action in support of abortion rights. Click here for the full “We Are Brave” toolkit from the Western States Center.
News
New Research on How to Support Abortion Storytellers
All too often, people become fed up with the narratives told about them, and the weight of keeping that secret is far heavier and outweighs that of speaking out.
‘Facing Race’ and Moving Towards a Better World
The annual conference dedicated to addressing racism convened in Texas last week. Elizabeth Dawes Gay shares some of the highlights.
Advancing Reproductive Justice for Black Women and Women of Color in Cleveland
After Wilson’s death, the media and anti-choice organizations began stirring the anti-abortion discussion at the local and state level, but it was the response from women of color and allied organizations that is setting a precedent.
Trans Power
Art created for Trans Day of Resilience 2016 by Rommy Sobrado-Torrico in collaboration with Translatin@ Coalition.
Imagine Love-filled Abundant Sustainable TGNC Futures
Art created for Trans Day of Resilience 2016 by Micah Bazant in collaboration with Audre Lorde Project.
Armed & Ready
Art created for Trans Day of Resilience 2016 by Matice Moore in collaboration with Gender Justice Los Angeles.
Many Struggles, One Fight
Art created for Trans Day of Resilience 2016 by Wriply M. Bennet in collaboration with Transgender Law Center.
Imprecatory Prayer to the Transestors
Art created for Trans Day of Resilience 2017 by Sophia Zarders in collaboration with poet jayy dodd. Hear the poem that goes with this image.
We Need Doula Care to Achieve Reproductive Justice
While the Affordable Care Act has significantly improved access to health insurance and preventive care, some important types of care for pregnant women were left out of the health-care reform law, namely doula care.