Be aware of a retreat in Pittsboro on Saturday, Apr 20, 2024, from 9-4 on birth equity. This is the second annual retreat put on by Embrace Chatham. Read more and sign up at https://www.embracechatham.org/retreat. Presentations will be available in English and Spanish. Transportation available. Baby-sitting available. And more!
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Post-Roe: Screening of “Plan C” in Durham on 1/28/24
Documentary screening and panel discussion in Durham, “Plan C” is a documentary on abortion pill access in the U.S. According to https://www.plancpills.org/documentary, “Shot over the past four years by award-winning filmmaker Tracy Droz Tragos, PLAN C is a documentary capturing the work of the Plan C campaign and the work of activists and providers whoContinue reading “Post-Roe: Screening of “Plan C” in Durham on 1/28/24″
Lawsuits to stop abortion bans from killing women and girls
Tracking some of the articles on how extreme and extremely bad Texas is, even while women are facing infertility and death due to complications of bad pregnancies. 1. “20 women are now suing Texas, saying state abortion laws endangered them,” 11/23/23, https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/11/15/1213188342/20-women-sue-texas-over-abortion-laws
Post Roe Reproductive Justice Press Conf in Raleigh – 1/22/24
Religious leaders speak out at a Post Roe Reproductive Justice Press Conference and Rally on Monday, January 22nd, at 10am, at the Bicentennial Plaza at 1 E Edenton St., Raleigh NC. The focus is religious support of reproductive healthcare (including abortion, birth control and safer birth and living situations for mothers and babies once born). Please wear Green and bring signs supporting Reproductive Healthcare.
Roe Event: Screening The Janes in CH on 1/20/24
Join us for a screening and discussion of The Janes, a 2022 documentary about an underground network created to help women get illegal abortions in the Chicago area. This documentary interviews 7 of the women at the center of the group, and includes first-hand accounts from them, many speaking on the record for the first time. We are honored to have a real Jane coming from Charlotte NC to talk to us about her experience and answer questions.
From Texas to NC – Why We Need To Push. Sig Ad 2024.
North Carolina NOW is again sponsoring a full 2 page Signature Ad in support of safe and legal abortion for all women, girls and pregnant individuals, regardless of economic status. The 2024 ad will appear in Indy Week, the Triangle’s progressive weekly periodical, on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. You can sign on to the adContinue reading “From Texas to NC – Why We Need To Push. Sig Ad 2024.”
On State Budget and Forcing Gambling on NC in 2023
The NC House and NC Senate leadership delayed Medicaid Expansion in North Carolina by many months by using it to force budget changes in the state. Medicaid expansion has been a priority for North Carolina for years. We wrote about what a win/win/win Medicaid expansion would be starting in 2013. Senator Berger started talking aboutContinue reading “On State Budget and Forcing Gambling on NC in 2023”
On Suing States With Abortion Bans as Infringing on Religion, “Under G-d”
We plan to do some events around a documentary, “Under G-d,” about legal responses to the abortion bans as violating religious freedom. Some religions value and in some cases require abortion (Judaism). Some Christian religions do so as well, as do some interpretations of Islam. Also, Judaism defines ensoulment at birth, the idea of itContinue reading “On Suing States With Abortion Bans as Infringing on Religion, “Under G-d””
Waddle: Abortion restrictions leading to chaos, danger for women
Since the Supreme Court issued the Dobbs opinion last year, reversing Roe v Wade that had legalized abortions for 50 years, 25 states have passed laws restricting or outlawing abortions. Sometimes exceptions have been made for rape, incest, or the health of the pregnant woman, but the potential legal problems leave women without needed healthContinue reading “Waddle: Abortion restrictions leading to chaos, danger for women”
Pro-choice Signature Ad Packet Delivery and Letter – 6/22/23
Many people were involved in delivering the 2023 pro-choice signature ad packet on Thursday, June 22, 2023. It included North Carolina NOW’s pro-choice signature ad and a letter from North Carolina NOW to all of the lawmakers. Thanks to you if you included your name in the ad this year and/or donated. Many members andContinue reading “Pro-choice Signature Ad Packet Delivery and Letter – 6/22/23”
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