Blog Posts tagged as: reproductive health

From the Interns: Feeling Rewarded through CARE (Cycle Alliance for Reproductive Equity)

Chanell

Volunteering with CARE (Cycle Alliance for Reproductive Equity) is one of the most rewarding experiences in my life. Through this organization, I’ve had the opportunity to support the fight against period poverty, a struggle that often goes unseen but affects so many people. Every time I sort feminine hygiene products, count inventory, or prepare bags for CARE kits, I feel like I’m making a real impact. This work isn’t just about handing out pads or tampons, it’s about promoting dignity, health, and support for those who need it.My involvement with CARE has included a variety of hands-on…

Reproductive Injustice: the Overturning of Roe v. Wade & What that Means for US

Djaz; Maura

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Ever since Roe v. Wade was decided by the Supreme Court in 1973, it has been under threat of rollbacks and restrictions. The Hyde Amendment, enacted just four years after Roe, may be the most widely known example. Although many of us had been expecting the new conservative majority on the Supreme Court to overturn Roe, the Dobbs decision still came as quite a blow to the rights of anyone able to become pregnant. Limiting abortion access and reproductive care will have far-reaching implications for…