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The ReproEco project began nearly three years ago as a concept to develop theatrical storytelling that could probe the connections between environmental justice and reproductive freedom. Six playwrights were commissioned to write short plays. In September this year, these works will come to life in an exceptional World Premiere production called ' ReproEco: Tomorrow Is Now,' twelve performances…
Reproductive freedom and rights are among a huge variety of feminist news on four decades of weekly radio programs by WINGS -- the Women's International News Gathering Service -- now accessible on the Internet. The WINGS mission is about " Raising women's voices through radio worldwide ." Whether for listening or research or pitching, the WINGS programs offer a vast repository of material and…
If you have an unconventional idea that has the potential to reshape abortion care or the understanding of it, the Abortion Conversation Projects wants you to apply for funding. The Peg Johnston Innovation Fund is giving awards of $5,000 for the 'Emerging Visionary Award' and $10,000 for the 'Peg Johnston Innovation Award.' The deadline for applications is September 15, 2026. The Fund is seeking…
by Velina Velikova, guest blogger Cuts to U.S. funding for global health programs means that millions of people have lost access to reproductive care and maternal health services overseas at the same time that reproductive healthcare access in the U.S. is strained because of funding losses and harsh policies. 'Denied Access' is a multi-pronged summer campaign in Brooklyn launched by ACTUM Giving ,…
Judith Arcana was an outstanding activist, chronicler, teacher and poet in the abortion rights movement. With a deep understanding of reproductive freedom, she addressed the subject often -- with creative writing. Arcana died six months ago on December 20, 2025 at age 83 in Portland, OR, where she was then living. But her words, carefully shaped with tender language and expansive knowledge,…
Add your signs and designs in support of reproductive justice to a newly-launched online campaign. Athena Project, a Colorado-based arts group with the motto "Amplify Women Amplify Arts," is conducting a one-month campaign through most of June 2026 of publicly-submitted art related to reproductive justice. The goal: to inspire audiences to take action in support of reproductive justice. People are…
It's entirely appropriate that the post- Dobbs anthem for reproductive freedom has a distinctly country sound. Barefoot & Pregnant by Gwen Levey and The Breakdown has amassed 25 million views on its platforms, according to Levey, who is the lead singer and co-writer. The song, with catchy lyrics and an equally catchy tune, was launched on TikTok by the country-rock singer after the Dobbs decision…
by Cody McDevitt , guest blogger The origin of Given No Choice: A History of Abortion Rights was not a book proposal. It was, at first, a failed article. I had set out to write for a local alternative weekly about a coroner who had performed autopsies on women who died during back-alley abortions. The subject had a grim clarity -- the kind of story that resists abstraction because the consequences…
A podcast nomination for a prestigious Webby Award 2026 (news and politics category) shines a light on two people providing the essential needs for abortion care post- Dobbs , one through pill delivery by mail and the other with clinical care for in-person services (and some pill delivery, too). These, of course, are two essentials to abortion access in the U.S., and the podcast manages to provide…
A new zine emerging from the Midwest provides people with handy instructions on how to self-manage their abortions and find resources. “Your Liberation, Your Rules: A Support Guide” is prepared by a health professional and activist who uses the name Jayne . In the zine, Jayne gives concise and trustworthy information about how to self-manage an abortion, where to find resources for health and…
