Abortion at Best of the Left

#1277 We have entered a new stage of attacks on abortion

Posted on Episodes by · May 31, 2019 9:00 PM

Air Date: 5–31-2019

Today we take a look at the renewed energy in the anti-choice movement in the wake of the appointment of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. We have entered a new phase, having transitioned from the "chipping away" phase to the "full frontal assault" phase.

#1262 Waiting for the Roe to drop (Reproductive Justice)

Posted on Episodes by · April 05, 2019 7:00 PM · 1 reaction

Air Date: 4–5-2019

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Today we take a look at the current state of abortion rights - Hint: They're already in tatters - and speculate about what's to come as Roe vs Wade faces relentless chipping away and the possibility of full repeal.

#1202 The threats against reproductive justice - past, present and future

Posted on Episodes by · August 17, 2018 11:00 AM

Air Date: 8–17-2018

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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.

#1145 A government small enough to get inside your body (Reproductive Justice)

Posted on Episodes by · November 11, 2017 6:00 PM

Air Date: 11–11-2017

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Today we look at the many ways conservatives across the country are systematically chipping away at the rights of all people who require access to any kind of reproductive health services

#1052 The policies we have vs. the policies we need (Reproductive Rights)

Posted on Episodes by · October 25, 2016 7:00 PM · 2 reactions

Air Date: 10-25-2016

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Today we look at reproductive rights issues from the states up to the presidential election and the future of the Supreme Court

#1027 Whole Woman’s Health and other stories (Reproductive Justice)

Posted on Episodes by · July 08, 2016 7:00 PM

Air Date: 07-08-2016

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Today we take a look at the historic reproductive rights ruling from the Supreme Court that just came down in the Whole Woman’s Health case as well as just a few of the ways that anti-choice activists are continuing their fight to curtail reproductive justice

#1021 A right delayed is a right denied (Reproductive Rights)

Posted on Episodes by · June 14, 2016 7:00 PM · 1 reaction

Air Date: 06-14-2016

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Today we take a look at the assault on the right to reproductive health care from the state houses down to the sidewalks in front of the clinics

#952 The battle rages whether you pay attention or not (Reproductive Justice)

Posted on Episodes by · September 11, 2015 7:00 PM

Air Date: 9-11-15

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Today we take a look at the reproductive justice front of the war on women. From legislation to underhanded tricks to acts of terrorism, many are fighting to deny people their right to bodily autonomy