Parenting and Politics

Ep. 56: Why Abortion Bans Affect Latinas the Most with Lupe Rodriguez


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In this conversation, Diana talks to Lupe Rodriguez, the Executive Director of the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice, about why Latinas are the group most impacted by abortion bans around the country and what the Latina Institute is doing to fight for abortion rights, particularly in the states where latinas are the most affected: Arizona, Texas and Florida.

In this episode, Diana and Lupe also touch on:

  • the intersectionality of reproductive justice work
  • what on-the-ground organizing for abortion rights looks like in the Latinx community
  • how reproductive rights and abortion care will impact the 2024 election
  • How to combat myths surrounding abortion in the Latinx community
  • what is keeping Lupe hopeful during these times

If you like this episode, make sure to check out:

Ep. 55: What We Can Learn from the Abortion Rights Fight in Latin America with Paula Ávila Guillen Ep. 53: Abortion Rights Victory in Kansas with Kansas Abortion Fund

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