In this episode, we're joined by Penny Abeywardena, a member of the board of directors of the Center for Reproductive Rights and the former NYC Commissioner for International Affairs. We discuss the effects of Dobbs v. Jackson and how the coming generations play a role in broadening women's access to healthcare. Penny emphasizes that "this is not a fight that we have lost" and offers suggestions on carrying productive conversations among family, friends, and officials around this polarizing topic. As abortion rights become a highly contested topic among people of this nation, the gradual retrogression of women's fundamental access to healthcare is becoming clearer, as is the need to make a change.

Here are a few helpful resources related to abortion rights:

Learn more about abortion bans: https://reproductiverights.org/maps/abortion-laws-by-state/

Donate to protect worldwide reproductive rights: https://secure.reproductiverights.org/a/stand-with-us

Donate to remove financial and social barriers to abortion: https://abortionfunds.org/

Donate to independent clinics: https://keepourclinics.org/

Find abortion care near you: https://www.abortionfinder.org/ 

Find abortion referrals and financial assistance: 1-800-772-9100

Share your story: https://www.together.plannedparenthood.org/articles/6-share-abortion-story

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