It's Election Time
Once again the time is upon us to get out and vote! Just in case you have recently moved or have never registered to vote, please go and register. If you have moved you should receive something in the...
View ArticleABORTION, ABORTION, ABORTION!!!
I find no shame in telling people that I've had an abortion. There is no shame in making choices and decisions regarding my OWN body. No one knows what a woman's current mental, physical, or emotional...
View ArticleWas it Rape, Incest, or Life Threatening ?
We all knew that election time means a few things and the war on women is one of them. Abortion always seems to get media attention now and hardly ever after that (unless it's some new anti- choice...
View ArticleWill You Still Love Me Tomorrow?
I hope you all took the time out today to exercise and utilize your right to vote. Women and people of color weren't allowed to vote once upon a time so voting is not a privilege. It is a duty, your...
View ArticleIndiana's War Against Women
In the state of Indiana there is a Chinese immigrant being prosecuted for murder because she tried to end her own life while she was pregnant. Although the woman gave birth and her daughter lived for...
View ArticleSilenced
that scratchy feeling in your throatknowing that the worst is soon to comethe fever, the runny nose, the aches and painsAnd then nothingYou open your mouth to speakyet nothing comes outalas, your are...
View ArticleEconomics of Abortion
Many people don't realize the economics behind abortion. For women seeking an abortion there are several factors to consider; money, time, and family. First trimester abortions are less expensive than...
View ArticleHere's To A New Trend!......I Hope
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/17/nyregion/cuomo-bucks-tide-with-bill-to-lift-abortion-limits.html?smid=pl-shareWhile abortion advocates rejoice his efforts the anti- choice community is in an uproar....
View ArticleIs Pro-Choice Enough?
Reproductive justice means that women have the right to choose if and when they want to parent and that the resources to do so are available; socially, economically, environmentally. Being pro- choice...
View ArticleDisgust and Disappointment Regarding Arkansas
How is it that we're in the year 2013 and abortion bans such as the one just passed in Arkansas even have a the possibility of passing? Oh yeah, that's right! We do live in a society that deems it...
View ArticleLearning to Practice What I Preach
I was a mother for several years before joining the reproductive justice movement. I was a young mother of three girls and my only wish was at the time was that my children wouldn't have children while...
View ArticleMy Experience with Depression and Abortion
When sharing my story about my experience when choosing to have an abortion. Opening up about my mental state is usually one of the hardest parts. I knew I was suffering from depression although I...
View ArticleOur Right to Choose........32oz Soda????!!!!!
While watching an upcoming promo for a TV show hosted by a doctor, whose name shall remain unrevealed, I heard the darndest thing. "Should America take away our right to choose?" No, this question...
View ArticleThe Reopening of Dr. Tiller's Clinic
This week the Trust Women Foundation has reopened the slain doctor's clinic under the new name, South Wind Women's Center, in Kansas. Dr. Tiller was murdered in 2009 by an anti- choice lunatic inside a...
View ArticleSay What???!!! Wait, I'm Not Surprised At All.....
So Paul Ryan wants anti- choice citizens to "respect the views of the pro-choice community and then encourage them to change them." Isn't that the opposite of respecting someone's views? He recently...
View ArticleParental Notification in Illinois......
Yesterday was a sad day for teens indeed. Doctors now have to notify the parents of a teen seeking an abortion 48 hours before their procedure. Once while lobbying in Springfield, a state...
View ArticleA Mother's Struggle
I used to wonder how I could ever go back to college while raising three young children, working part- time and sharing a two-bedroom apartment. "If I go to school I'll miss out on seeing my children...
View ArticleHR 7
HR 7, also known as the “No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act" passed in the House of Representatives earlier this week. This bill would essentially restrict private insurance from covering abortion....
View ArticleUh Duh!
Yep! You guessed it! Women actually have brains and can think for themselves! It's not rocket science, however elected officials feel that the more restrictions they put in place, the better off a...
View ArticleChallenging Comfort Zones!
Happy Sunday morning!Let me start by sharing with you all one of my favorite quote of all times! "Life begins at the end of your comfort zone" I find this quote to be truly powerful, for me...
View ArticleStop PNA
Good afternoon MVMC blog readers!If you don't know already, there was a horrible law passed in August of 2013 limiting access to abortions for teens in Illinois. It is known as the Parental...
View ArticleThe Power of Self-Awareness
I was reflecting on our outreach experience in Pilsen and Little Village. As a Latina I instantly became aware of my own fears. I thought to myself how traditional cultural norms are deeply embedded in...
View ArticleLone Mississippi Clinic Fights to Remain Open
There is only one abortion clinic in the state of Mississippi. Let that sit and marinate for a moment. For the entire state, there is only one clinic providing safe abortion services to the women of...
View ArticleCPS and Our Youth
Yesterday on my commute back from work I came across an article on the Reader, (my new favorite free weekly newspaper!) titled "The Trials of a Neighborhood High School"This article lifted my spirits...
View ArticleReflecting on Privilege
As a U.S born citizen I was born with many privileges. For one, I was not considered an "illegal" I am able to walk the streets without fear of being stopped by the police in regards to my immigration...
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