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SHE WELL READAbortionsplaining with Renee Bracey Sherman and Regina MahoneHey well read baddies, surprise! This week we’re bringing you a powerful bonus episode in honor of Sexual Health Awareness Month. We sit down with journalist Regina Mahone and activist Renee Bracey Sherman, the brilliant co-authors of Liberating Abortion: Claiming Our History, Sharing Our Stories, and Building the Reproductive Future We Deserve.
As the first book on the history of abortion written by two Black women who’ve had abortions, Liberating Abortion is part history, part storytelling, and part call to action. Together, Regina and Renee share their own reproductive journeys, the impact of abortion stigma, and...
2025-09-291h 05
Nonfiction with Callie HitchcockRegina Mahone: Author of "Abortion Bans Upended Their Lives—Now They’re Fighting Back, One Story at a Time"Today I’m speaking with Regina Mahone, senior editor at The Nation magazine, founder of Repro Nation, a free monthly newsletter providing the latest news on the struggle for reproductive justice, and also coauthor, with We Testify founder Renee Bracey Sherman of the book Liberating Abortion: Claiming Our History, Sharing Our Stories, and Building the Reproductive Future We Deserve. We will be discussing her article, "Abortion Bans Upended Their Lives—Now They’re Fighting Back, One Story at a Time,” which appears in the May 2025 edition of The Nation.Ineedana website National Network of Abortion Funds Aid Access
2025-05-1953 min
The Final Straw RadioBodily Autonomy and Health Education In An Easy To Swallow Package (Abortion Pill Zine)This week, we're sharing an interview Ian conducted with cartoonists Isabella Rotman, Sage Coffey, and Marnie Galloway on the subject of the Abortion Pill Zine: A Community Guide to Misoprostol and Mifepristone out now from Silver Sprocket (and freely readable on their website). They discuss the process by which this resource was assembled, the benefits of local, focused abortion organizing, the timeliness and timelessness of the fight for safe abortion care, and the power of comics to disseminate valuable and complex information. Transcript PDF (Unimposed) Zine (Imposed PDF) Links https://store.silversprocket.net/products/abortion-pill-zine-a-community-guide-to-misoprostol-and-mifepristone-by-isabella-rotman-sage-coffey-marnie-galloway https://wetestify.org/ ht...
2025-03-091h 03
NATALPart Four: The Abortion Stories We NeedIn our season finale, we pass the microphone to U.S. Congresswoman Cori Bush (D-MO) and reproductive justice activist, abortion storyteller and writer Renee Bracey-Sherman for a heartfelt discussion about the stories we tell, believe and redefine about our bodies and abortions. The two discuss their own abortion experiences, the moments in pop culture that shaped their understandings of pregnancy, what local abortion wins (shoutout Missouri!) mean for the future of care and so much more. This episode also features abortion doula, community organizer and reproductive justice consultant Ash Williams, who narrates an excerpt from WHOLE, a narrative for...
2024-12-1251 min
Socialism ConferenceLiberating Abortion: Claiming Our History, Sharing Our Stories, and Building the Reproductive FutureRenee Bracey Sherman, Regina Mahone, and Brittany Mostiller speak in this session recorded at Socialism 2024.
Lawmakers have weaponized abortion restrictions against people of color since the 1800s, creating cycles of poverty and perpetuating racist and xenophobic stereotypes. Join Renee Bracey Sherman and Regina Mahone for a discussion on their research about why abortion liberation is key to building our collective power—and a socialist future.
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2024-12-121h 22
Feminist BuzzkillsAbortion’s on the Ballot: Go Vote, Motherf****rs! With Torrey DeVitto & Renee Bracey ShermanFull episode transcript HERE. ATTENTION BUZZKILLIANS: It’s our last podcast before the possible end of Democracy, so we (plus a couple of special guests) are dropping our two cents on why y’all should be FLEXING THAT VOTER MUSCLE! Got the right to vote? GO EXERCISE THAT SHI! AND OBVI, rage levels spiked this week as we stumbled across something called the “Aryan Nation Freedom Fest.” It’s exactly what it sounds like – PLOT TWIST: Wait till you hear how it is connected to anti-abortion maternity homes. In more exciting news – An Arizona abortion...
2024-11-011h 10
Laura Flanders and Friends: Positive Independent Journalism for a Just WorldFrom Ballots to Bodies: Abortion, Trans Rights & the Battle for Bodily AutonomyDelve into the fierce debate over abortion rights in the U.S. and how recent measures could alter the course of reproductive freedom.This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to https://LauraFlanders.org/donate Thank you for your continued support!Description: The 2022 Supreme Court ruling to overturn Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health dramatically changed the political scene. Still, just two years on, we are witnessing another watershed moment in the struggle for abortion rights. This Election Day, 10 states will vote on whether to enshrine abortion rights in th...
2024-10-2328 min
Laura Flanders and Friends: Positive Independent Journalism for a Just WorldFull Conversation- From Ballots to Bodies: Abortion, Trans Rights & the Battle for Bodily AutonomyFull Description: The 2022 Supreme Court ruling to overturn Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health dramatically changed the political scene. Still, just two years on, we are witnessing another watershed moment in the struggle for abortion rights. This Election Day, 10 states will vote on whether to enshrine abortion rights in their state constitution. Since 2022, every ballot measure to protect abortion rights has passed while every measure to restrict or weaken those rights has failed. Meanwhile, extremist Republicans are pushing for a total national abortion ban and seem to have Trump on their side. He told Fox News just days ago th...
2024-10-1839 min
Embracing Your VoiceAdvocacy Without Compromise: On Abortion Storytelling, Career, and Life w/Renee Bracey Sherman (Exec Dir of We Testify)Episode SummaryHost Atima Omara and Renee Bracey Sherman, executive director of We Testify, delve into the timely and crucial topic of abortion storytelling as a tool for advocacy and systemic change. They dissect the intersection of race, class, and gender in abortion access and the current political climate surrounding reproductive rights and share profound insights from Renee's book Liberating Abortion.Timestamps[00:00:00] Introduction: Advocacy and authenticity in reproductive justice.[00:02:00] Renee's journey to becoming an abortion storyteller and activist.[00:10:00] The intersection of race, class, and gender in abortion narratives.[00:20:00] Respectability politics and navigating the reproductive...
2024-10-151h 21
Found Free with Sabia Wade“I Had an Abortion”: What Abortion Activism Looks LikeThe history of abortion in America is also the story of people of color: a struggle for independence, respect, and self-determination. In this episode of the Found Free podcast, I talk with Renee Bracey Sherman, a Black woman who had an abortion at 19 but didn’t see her own story reflected in the current abortion discussion. She’s on a mission to change that. Renee begins by telling me about her abortion and how she felt shame and stigma around it from her family. She details her journey into activism and reproductive justice, describing what made her want...
2024-10-1537 min
The Political Pour Up PodcastReproductive Freedom is On the Ballot!On this episode, Sue, Jas, and Jen recap the “awwws” and “aarghs” on the gram this week. From Democrats controlling the weather, to the hard lessons in finding out that result from f*cking around with election interference, and a heartfelt plea to leave misogyny at home when heading to the voting booth. They dive into the headlines that dominated the news cycle, including Hurricane Helene disinformation, more receipts from Jack Smith detailing the desperation of the former president to steal the 2020 election, and damning non-answers during the one and only vice presidential debate.And they expl...
2024-10-101h 18
Guten Morgen AmerikaDie vielen Gesichter der Freiheit: Zwischen Traum und Albtraum in den USAIn dieser Folge von Guten Morgen Amerika spreche ich mit Julian Heissler, Journalist und Autor des Buches „Traum und Albtraum: Amerika und die vielen Gesichter der Freiheit“. Julian lebt seit sechs Jahren in den USA und nimmt uns mit auf eine Reise durch die amerikanische Idee von Freiheit – von texanischen Ranchern bis hin zur Bürgerrechtsbewegung und den aktuellen Kämpfen um körperliche Autonomie. Wir beleuchten, was Freiheit für unterschiedliche Menschen bedeutet, von Abtreibungsaktivistin Renée Bracey Sherman bis zur Waffenbesitzerin Tatjana Headley und diskutieren die gesellschaftliche Ungleichheit und wie der amerikanische Traum heute Realität ist – oder nicht. Hosted...
2024-10-0727 min
Power-Up With The Full Audiobook That Keeps Curious Minds Hooked.Liberating Abortion: Claiming Our History, Sharing Our Stories, and Building the Reproductive Future We Deserve by Renee Bracey Sherman, Regina MahonePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/739133to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Liberating Abortion: Claiming Our History, Sharing Our Stories, and Building the Reproductive Future We Deserve
Author: Renee Bracey Sherman, Regina Mahone
Narrator: Deanna Anthony
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 14 hours 56 minutes
Release date: October 1, 2024
Genres: Social Science
Publisher's Summary:
A galvanizing history of abortion recentering people of color to put forth a timely argument that we must liberate abortion for all. People of color have been having abortions since the dawn of time, yet our access is continuously under attack. In Liberating Abortion, award-winning abortion activist Renee Bracey Sherman and jo...
2024-10-012h 56
Grab the Top Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Social ScienceLiberating Abortion: Claiming Our History, Sharing Our Stories, and Building the Reproductive Future We Deserve by Renee Bracey Sherman, RegPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/739133 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Liberating Abortion: Claiming Our History, Sharing Our Stories, and Building the Reproductive Future We Deserve Author: Renee Bracey Sherman, Regina Mahone Narrator: Deanna Anthony Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 14 hours 56 minutes Release date: October 1, 2024 Genres: Social Science Publisher's Summary: A galvanizing history of abortion recentering people of color to put forth a timely argument that we must liberate abortion for all. People of color have been having abortions since the dawn of time, yet our access is continuously under attack. In Liberating Abortion, award-winning abortion activist Renee Bracey Sherman an...
2024-10-0105 minGrab the Top Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Social ScienceLiberating Abortion: Claiming Our History, Sharing Our Stories, and Building the Reproductive Future We Deserve by Renee Bracey Sherman, Regina MahonePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/739133to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Liberating Abortion: Claiming Our History, Sharing Our Stories, and Building the Reproductive Future We Deserve
Author: Renee Bracey Sherman, Regina Mahone
Narrator: Deanna Anthony
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 14 hours 56 minutes
Release date: October 1, 2024
Genres: Social Science
Publisher's Summary:
A galvanizing history of abortion recentering people of color to put forth a timely argument that we must liberate abortion for all. People of color have been having abortions since the dawn of time, yet our access is continuously under attack. In Liberating Abortion, award-winning abortion activist Renee Bracey Sherman and jo...
2024-10-012h 56
Beyond VotingTo Vote or Not to Vote? Featuring Feminista JonesAre you voting between a rock and a hard place?On this first episode of Beyond Voting, we get real about voting our values with Dr. Michelle Taylor, also known as Feminista Jones- the award-winning author of Reclaiming Our Space: How Black Feminists Are Changing the World from the Tweets to the Streets.We spoke with her after the 2024 Democratic National Convention and took a critical look at where we find ourselves with Vice President Harris, our new Democratic nominee. She shared her thoughts on voting as harm reduction, the importance of developing a political c...
2024-09-241h 02
Grave InjusticeA Right-Wing Conspiracy Overturned Roe, Then Came Back for More.After Roe was overturned, anti-abortion activists funded by right-wing billionaires got right to work - constructing and funding a lawsuit that would go after Mifepristone, a pill that is used in nearly two-thirds of abortions in the United States. The Supreme Court of the United States is now on the cusp of a decision that could decide the future of the medication. The case is FDA v. the Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine.In the first episode of this limited series, hosted by Lisa Graves, Grave Injustice charts the path of this case to the high court and...
2024-05-0945 min
Voice Lessons PodcastA Lesson on Sharing Your Stories with Renee Bracey ShermanRenee Bracey Sherman is a Chicago-born writer and reproductive justice activist committed to the visibility and representation of people who have had stigmatized experiences. In this episode, we discuss why it’s so important to share your own story, how you can stand strong in speaking your truth, and how you can embrace the collective hug of support that comes along with joining a movement for change. Because your voice and story matters.
2024-03-0831 min
Defending Democracy with Marc EliasAbortion is More Popular Than Your Favorite Politician with Renee Bracey ShermanAbortion rights activist and founder of We Testify Renee Bracey Sherman joins the podcast to discuss how gerrymandering is an issue for both voting rights and abortion rights. Bracey Sherman talks with Marc about how we can’t secure reproductive rights for all until fair ballot access is secured for all.
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2024-03-0140 min
Feminist BuzzkillsMINI-EPISODE: Two Abobo Pods Walk into a Bar... With Renee Bracey Sherman & Regina MahoneFull episode transcript HERE.The Feminist Buzzkills are bringing y’all TWO abobo pods for the price of one (FREE.99)! YUP, Moji is joining forces with the geniuses behind the fresh new abortion podcast, The A Files: A Secret History of Abortion, AKA the amazing heroic Renee Bracey Sherman and her writing partner Regina Mahone, who is also an editor at The Nation. WTF is The A Files? How does the vision of abortion storytelling need to be shifted? Why do we need to be looking at the left? What abortion stigmas do we need to be mo...
2024-02-1017 min
The DefendersEveryone Loves Someone Who's Had an AbortionWhile the majority of the country supports abortion, much of the mainstream media has a long way to go to represent abortion accurately and ethically. This week, Sam talks to journalist Jessica Valenti and abortion activist Renee Bracey Sherman about how we can “arm the choir” with in-depth and more impactful storytelling. Plus, tips on how you can talk about abortion with your own family over the holidays. Subscribe to Abortion, Every Day: https://jessica.substack.com/ Learn more about We Testify: https://www.abortion.shop/ To learn more about all the organizations featur...
2023-12-2042 min
The Guilty FeministAbortion on trial, with Justyna Wydrzyñska and Chiara CapraroThis episode is brought to you as part of Amnesty International’s Write for Rights campaign – get involved: https://tinyurl.com/3usebvje As almost every country in the world moves to steadily liberalise abortion access and women’s reproductive rights, four male presidents have done the opposite, making radical antidemocratic maneuvers to clamp down on women’s bodily autonomy.Among them, the USA, where the Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade and deprived a generation of women of a constitutional right that they had grown up with.And Poland, where the Law and Justice...
2023-11-2943 min
Media StormAbortion on trial: Poland and the politicisation of human rightsAccess the episode transcript: https://tinyurl.com/4vphsypsWarning: This episode contains mentions of suicideJustyna Wydrzyñska is appealing a criminal conviction in Poland for sending abortion pills to a desperate woman in an abusive relationship. She joins us in an exclusive interview about feminist solidarity, hope in hard times, and the empty promises of political campaigns. As almost every country in the world moves to steadily liberalise abortion access and women’s reproductive rights, four male presidents have done the opposite, making radical antidemocratic maneuvers to clamp down on w...
2023-11-2942 min
CringewatchersSpecial Ep: Abortion stories after Roe (with Renee Bracey Sherman)Renee invites us to visit Shondaland.
Special guest: Renee Bracey Sherman
www.reneebraceysherman.com
Topic: Abortion on TV a year after the fall of Roe v. Wade
Shows Discussed:
Grey's Anatomy
Love is Blind
Ramy
Leila is cringing at the closing of abortion clinics
Lori is binging Glamorous on Netflix
Suggested Links:
New York Times feature on clinics closing
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/06/22/us/abortion-clinics-dobbs-roe-wade.html
Renee's abortion storytelling organization, We Testify
https://www.wetestify.org/
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2023-07-1754 min
How To Not Lose Your Sh!tWomen Talking About Their Dobbs Again (with Renee Bracey Sherman and Jen Perez)This week is the one-year anniversary of the Dobbs decision, when the Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade. Politicians think reproductive freedom isn’t that big of a deal – “just a bunch of women, talking about their Dobbs again!” – but the truth is that women haven’t forgotten. We’re continuing to talk about it and share our personal stories, because those stories are how we connect with each other. We’re “heart-wired” to respond to them.We’re joined by Jen Perez, Red Wine & Blue’s program director in Ohio. Jen tells her personal story about why she left her high-po...
2023-06-2854 min
No Body CriminalizedUnapologetic Abortion StorytellingRenee Bracey Sherman wants to shift society’s idea of abortion by sharing real abortion stories. As founder and executive director of WeTestify, an organization working to change the conversation surrounding abortion, she empowers individuals to talk about their decision on their own terms. She speaks with host Rafa Kidvai about her mission and why she thinks abortion is a rejection of patriarchy and white supremacy. Visit Repro Legal Defense Fund to learn more. Follow Renee on Twitter @RBraceySherman.If you have questions about your legal rights or access to abortion, go to the Repro Leg...
2023-04-2426 min
The Beat with Ari MelberCriminal Jan. 6 probe eyes Trump’s inner circleMSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Friday, April 21, and reports on Donald Trump’s January 6 probe and the 2024 election field. Plus, Melber delivers instant analysis to the Supreme Court’s abortion pill ruling. David Kelley, Michael Steele, Renee Bracey Sherman, Michelle Goldberg, Jamila Perrit, Angela Vasquez Groux, and Dahlia Lithwick join.
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2023-04-2249 min
Feminist BuzzkillsAbobo Beyoncé and the BuzzkillsFull episode transcript HERE. What happens when Lizz is out of town but the anti-abortion bullshit is still hitting the fan at full f*cking speed?! We call in Renee Bracey Sherman AKA “The Beyoncé of Abortion Storytelling” and founder/executive director of We Testify, for co-host backup, DUH! This week’s episode of “Feminist Buzzkills Live!” is quite the doozy, as we cover outbreaks of Christian supremacy in Indiana and Arizona, a newly reinstated abortion ban in Georgia and more. Don’t worry, we’ve got some bright spots to cover too! The Feminist Buzzkill...
2022-12-0357 min
Freedom Reportage: Unbiased and Uncensored NewsDemocrat Pro-Abortion Witness Suggests Black People Better Off Aborted Than Being BornAnother pro-abortion activist called to ‘testify’ by Democrats in the House suggested Tuesday that it is better for minorities in America to be aborted than to be born and that she ‘owes her life’ to an abortion.
The House Energy and Commerce Oversight and Investigations panel heard from Renee Bracey Sherman, the founder and executive director of abortion ‘storytelling group’ We Testify.
As such, GOP representatives were faced with another child like person up on the stand, speaking in a cringe inducing passive aggressive tone and clearly unable to control her emotions.
Bracey Sherman had even used a sharpie to scrawl the p...
2022-11-0303 minFreedom Reportage: Unbiased and Uncensored NewsDemocrat Witness Suggests Black People Better Off Aborted Than Being BornAnother pro-abortion activist called to ‘testify’ by Democrats in the House suggested Tuesday that it is better for minorities in America to be aborted than to be born and that she ‘owes her life’ to an abortion.
The House Energy and Commerce Oversight and Investigations panel heard from Renee Bracey Sherman, the founder and executive director of abortion ‘storytelling group’ We Testify.
As such, GOP representatives were faced with another child like person up on the stand, speaking in a cringe inducing passive aggressive tone and clearly unable to control her emotions.
Bracey Sherman had even used a sharpie to scrawl the p...
2022-11-0303 min
TransLash Podcast with Imara JonesTrans Reproductive Justice on the BallotAs TransLash kicks off the second part of “Trans Bodies, Trans Choices,” Imara looks into the state of reproductive justice for our community. First, she talks with journalist Sydney Bauer about anti-trans and reproductive rights issues on the ballot this election. They discuss conservative strategies to overturn abortion access and the promise of a record-breaking number of trans people running for office. Next, Imara is joined by We Testify founder Renee Bracey Sherman who shares her approach to inclusive abortion language, storytelling, and liberation. Check out Trans Bodies, Trans Choices at https://translash.org/transbodiestranschoices/ ...
2022-11-0255 min
No Offense, AndHave You Heard about the Oppressive History of Abortion Control?6Activation warning: the following topics are mentioned and/or discussed: abortion, racism, white supremacy, non-consensual sterilization, and religious persecution. Did you know when we speak about Roe v. Wade we aren’t actually speaking about abortion? In this episode, we learn about the backstory of Roe v. Wade and how its roots, like everything else, can be found in white supremacy. We process, we grieve, we generate hope and find support from Mother Earth. We also talk about: What the year 2022 is abo...
2022-09-0752 min
Feminist BuzzkillsOpSave Episode 1: Start Here - Let's Talk About Abortion and Reproductive JusticeWelcome to Episode One of Operation Save Abortion! Thank you for committing to listening to this pod series and for making a commitment to learn more, act more, fund more, and raise hell more in this fight for abortion and bodily autonomy. This is NOT a pod series you listen to while cleaning out your closet. It’s about listening with friends and utilizing the activity and discussion guide designed for each episode to deepen your knowledge. The goal is helping you discover which part of abortion activism is right for you, so you can help build and grow co...
2022-08-2730 min
Feminist BuzzkillsOpSave Episode 3: Patient Advocacy - Put Your Money, Time, and Privilege Where Your Mouth Is: How to Help Patients Access CareWelcome to Episode Three of Operation Save Abortion! Thanks for committing to this pod series and for making a commitment to learn more, act more, fund more, and raise hell more in this fight for abortion and bodily autonomy. This is NOT a pod series you listen to while cleaning out your closet. It’s about listening with friends and utilizing the activity and discussion guide designed for each episode to deepen your knowledge. The goal is helping you discover which part of abortion activism is right for you, so you can help build and grow community. Eac...
2022-08-2657 min
Woke AF DailyJoe Biden is Out of StepJoe Biden's administration claims activists and advocates are out of step. Renee Bracey Sherman, Executive Director of Abortion Stories joins to set the record straight. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the video edition of today's show, and over 100 more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2022-07-1938 minWoke AF DailyJoe Biden is Out of StepJoe Biden's administration claims activists and advocates are out of step. Renee Bracey Sherman, Executive Director of Abortion Stories joins to set the record straight. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the video edition of today's show, and over 100 more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2022-07-1938 min
Feminist BuzzkillsPatriarchal TurduckenWe’re two weeks into the Roepocalypse and surprise, surprise, the conservative sun-dried turds against abortion are STILL burning down America AND still being evil as balls trying to hijack our uteri. How many total abortion bans went into effect this week? What’s happening to abortion clinics and funds? Who the fuck is trying to force 10 year old rape victims to be moms? And is there ANY good news surfacing amongst this chaotic shitshow? (Spoiler alert: there’s some bright spots!) Your favorite Buzzkills from Abortion Access Front’s “Feminist Buzzkills Live!” podcast are here to pour y’all some pipin...
2022-07-091h 16
Media StormS2E2 Post-Roe v. Wade: How safe are UK abortion rights? - with Renee Bracey ShermanAcross the pond, the United States Supreme Court made the decision to overturn Roe v Wade, meaning 33 million women in America were stripped of the right to an abortion. Many US states have already introduced new restrictions on abortion. Women and people who need abortions are having to travel further, often across state borders, and pay more. As expected, this ban will affect the most marginalised: poor women, queer people, women of colour and migrant women.The news has been dominated by the decision - but how many of us here in the UK know that abortion i...
2022-07-0745 min
In the Bubble with Andy SlavittSpecial Episode: The Impact of the End of Roe v. WadeIn this special breaking-news edition, Andy helps you understand the impact of yesterday's Supreme Court decision on Roe v. Wade. As health clinics in several states halt abortion procedures due to the decision, Andy gets reaction and action items from Caitlin Cruz, a reporter from Jezebel who covers reproductive rights; Grace Howard, an expert on reproductive law; and Renee Bracey Sherman, a reproductive justice activist protesting outside the Supreme Court. Find out what the ruling means, where to seek help if you or someone you know is worried they could be prosecuted for their actions, and how to support...
2022-06-2536 min
Beyond the Scenes from The Daily ShowWhat Does a Post-Roe v. Wade America Look Like?Over the past year, near-total abortion bans have been instituted across America, including in Texas and Oklahoma. In December 2021, Beyond the Scenes host Roy Wood Jr. sat down with Texas-based OB/GYN and abortion provider, Dr. Ghazaleh Moayedi, to discuss Texas’s new policies. In light of the Supreme Court leak that threatens Roe v. Wade, Dr. Moayedi rejoins Roy and executive director and founder of We Testify, Renee Bracey Sherman, to discuss where abortion rights are headed, how Texans and Oklahomans are already living without the protections of Roe v. Wade, and why voting isn’t the most effe...
2022-06-2150 min
Beyond the Scenes from The Daily ShowWhat Does a Post-Roe v. Wade America Look Like?Over the past year, near-total abortion bans have been instituted across America, including in Texas and Oklahoma. In December 2021, Beyond the Scenes host Roy Wood Jr. sat down with Texas-based OB/GYN and abortion provider, Dr. Ghazaleh Moayedi, to discuss Texas’s new policies. In light of the Supreme Court leak that threatens Roe v. Wade, Dr. Moayedi rejoins Roy and executive director and founder of We Testify, Renee Bracey Sherman, to discuss where abortion rights are headed, how Texans and Oklahomans are already living without the protections of Roe v. Wade, and why voting isn’t the most effe...
2022-06-2153 min
Twisted Sisterds{Repost} 180 - A Complicated Choice with Rev Katey Zeh
With the news this last week in the US, it felt appropriate to repost this episode.
For more commentary on the impact of the impending loss of abortion rights in the US, we recommend the "Overturning Roe Might Backfire on Christians" episode of The Friendly Atheist podcast and We'll Hear Arguments and Boom! Lawyered for legal history and commentary.
Join Nicole and Becky this week as they talk with Rev. Katey Zeh about being kicked out of every part of the Baptist Church, accompanying people before, during, and after the experience of abortion, and how being called out is a gi...
2022-05-091h 05
Choose Your StruggleSpecial Feed Drop: Abortion, With Love and Stepping Into Truth: Conversations on Social Justice and How We Get Free: Talking Bringing Abortion Stories Out of the Shadows and More with Renee Bracey ShermanOn this special feed drop episode of the Choose Your Struggle Podcast, Jay plays a story from the podcast Abortion, With Love Titled To My Strength followed by a conversation between Omkari Williams and Renee Bracey Sherman on Ms. Williams' podcast Stepping Intro Truth. Ms. Williams is a storyteller who teaches women how to use their stories to make a change. Ms. Bracey Sherman is the Founder and Executive Director of We Testify, an organization dedicated to the leadership and representation of people who have abortions, increasing the spectrum of abortion storytellers in the public sphere, and shifting the...
2022-05-061h 08Choose Your StruggleSpecial Feed Drop: Abortion, With Love and Stepping Into Truth: Conversations on Social Justice and How We Get Free: Talking Bringing Abortion Stories Out of the Shadows and More with Renee Bracey ShermanOn this special feed drop episode of the Choose Your Struggle Podcast, Jay plays a story from the podcast Abortion, With Love Titled To My Strength followed by a conversation between Omkari Williams and Renee Bracey Sherman on Ms. Williams' podcast Stepping Intro Truth. Ms. Williams is a storyteller who teaches women how to use their stories to make a change. Ms. Bracey Sherman is the Founder and Executive Director of We Testify, an organization dedicated to the leadership and representation of people who have abortions, increasing the spectrum of abortion storytellers in the public sphere, and shifting the...
2022-05-061h 08
UNDISTRACTED with Brittany Packnett CunninghamWhat Happens Now? Gloria Steinem and Renee Bracey Sherman on the Future of AbortionIn the shadow of the leaked SCOTUS decision on Dobbs v. Jackson, we're re-airing this conversation between host Brittany Packnett Cunningham, legendary activist Gloria Steinem and the “Beyonce of Abortion storytelling,” Renee Bracey Sherman. Late last year, the trio sat down to talk about the future of Roe—and how to protect the people behind the politics. The two leaders, separated by a generation, get into everything from their own personal stories to why the movement has sometimes sidelined the populations it serves. There’s laughter, tears—and hope. Plus, Brittany shares some resources to guide us forward.Connect...
2022-05-0545 min
Woke AF DailyWhy We Can't Say Ab*rt**nReproductive rights activist Renee Bracey Sherman joins to discuss the stigma around abortion and the fact that supposedly liberal supporters can't even bring themselves to say the words. The irony? This episode WILL be demonetized on certain websites for saying the word ABORTION. Subscribe to Woke AF Daily directly at Patreon.com/WokeAF to support independent media and see the full video edition of today's show, and over 100 more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2022-03-2840 minWoke AF DailyWhy We Can't Say Ab*rt**nReproductive rights activist Renee Bracey Sherman joins to discuss the stigma around abortion and the fact that supposedly liberal supporters can't even bring themselves to say the words. The irony? This episode WILL be demonetized on certain websites for saying the word ABORTION. Subscribe to Woke AF Daily directly at Patreon.com/WokeAF to support independent media and see the full video edition of today's show, and over 100 more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2022-03-2840 min
CringewatchersRerelease: Texas Abortion Ban (with Liza Fuentes and Jamila Taylor)Six months into Texas' near total ban on abortion, we are rereleasing this special episode of Cringewatchers, taped in September.
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This is not Texas' first rodeo.
For this special episode, we talked to Dr. Liza Fuentes, a senior research scientist at the Guttmacher Institute and Dr. Jamila Taylor, director of health care reform and senior fellow at The Century Foundation about what's going on in Texas, what it means for abortion rights in the U.S. and what people can do to counter and prevent draconian attacks on our right to health care.
Experts and resources mentioned on this episode:
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2022-03-0344 minTwisted Sisterds180 - A Complicated Choice: Making Space for Grief and Healing in the Pro-Choice Movement with Rev. Katey Zeh
Join Nicole and Becky this week as they talk with Rev. Katey Zeh about being kicked out of every part of the Baptist Church, accompanying people before, during, and after the experience of abortion, and how being called out is a gift. Get her thought provoking and accessible book, A Complicated Choice: Making Space for Grief and Healing in the Pro-Choice Movement, on February 15, 2022.
Follow Rev. Zeh at all the places:
kateyzeh.com
Twitter: @kateyzeh
Insta: @kateyzeh
Facebook: katey.zeh
Mentioned in this episode:
Renee Bracey Sherman
National Network of Abortion Funds (NNAF)
Crying in H Mart
Maangchi on YouTube
You c...
2022-02-141h 05
Thereafter034 - Annie Rice | Local Politics and The Fight for Reproductive RightsToday’s episode features an interview with Annie Rice, an immigration lawyer and alderwoman in St. Louis, MO. Annie joins us to talk about her deconstruction journey and how her desire to get involved in justice led her to the work she does now. Annie also gives us her perspective on abortion legislation that is being passed nationwide, how this legislation impacts what happens in states on a local level, and the historical roots behind the abortion debate. You don’t want to miss Annie bringing her wisdom and insight into faith, deconstruction, and politics.
If you want...
2022-01-181h 33
Feminist BuzzkillsThe Best and the 3rd Worst Abortion Laws of 2021Bell Hooks once wrote, “If we want a beloved community, we must stand for justice,” & thanks to y’all, it looks like we’re doing a pretty kickass job. With your support, @AbortionAccessFront is diving right into 2022, full throttle baby!In episode 5 of “Feminist Buzzkills Live!” we’re wrapping up this reproductive rollercoaster of a year with a special co-host, founder & director of “We Testify,” co-author of upcoming book Countering Abortionsplaining, Renee Brace Sherman (aka the Beyoncé of abortion storytelling). She helps us narrow down the best & the 3rd worst abortion laws of 2021 (since it’s pretty obvious which ones la...
2022-01-0140 min
On The Issues With Michele GoodwinSupreme Court Rundown: Will Roe Survive?In this episode, we are on the ground after the oral arguments in one of the most important Supreme Court cases of a generation. On December 1, the Supreme Court held oral arguments in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization—a case that some believe could overturn Roe v. Wade. The case involves a Mississippi abortion provision, banning most abortions after 15 weeks, with no exceptions for rape or incest. So, what’s at stake in Dobbs—both in terms of abortion rights, and in terms of the Supreme Court’s legitimacy? Joining me to address these issues...
2021-12-1653 minUNDISTRACTED with Brittany Packnett CunninghamBeyond Roe: Gloria Steinem and Renee Bracey Sherman on How We Got Here and What Happens NextAs SCOTUS weighs overturning the legal right to abortion, host Brittany Packnett Cunningham sits down for a moving conversation on what’s most important: the people behind the politics. Her guests are two leaders separated by a generation but determined to put the emphasis on the humanity of people who seek abortions: legendary activist Gloria Steinem and the “Beyoncé of Abortion storytelling” Renee Bracey Sherman. They get into everything from their own personal stories to why the movement has sidelined the populations it serves. There’s laughter, tears—and hope. With a guest introduction by The Meteor’s Rebecca Carroll.
2021-12-0941 min
Renegade FeministPlease Save Us ft. Dr. Aleta BorrudBlatantly unconstitutional trash laws have been enacted in Texas, so this entire episode is about the ripple effects of SB8 and why elections matter. Grace & Bri snack on the smorgasbord of bullshit that is Texas’ extreme new abortion ban — plus what that means for Minnesota and how polling on abortion misses the mark. Our guest and State Senate candidate Dr. Aleta Borrud talks resiliency, the politics of joy, the importance of science and choice — and proves it's far past time that the city of Rochester is represented by a doctor.Show Notes Aleta for MN...
2021-09-131h 14
El podcast de June Uribarren JiménezCheck The Cal(endar)!This week, Jessica and June are on their own and get right into it with the most important questions: Would a platinum blonde bob work for June? How exactly do you blow out three tires? Is it Pin-trest or Pin-ter-est? Then, June has a HUGE reveal for us and teaches Jessica how to manage her emails and calendars. Will this help Jessica? Only time will tell. As promised, here are the links to organizations mentioned in this episode plancpills.com https://secure.actblue.com/donate/txfunds/ https://www.wholewomanshealth.com/find-a-clinic/ Follow Renee Bracey Sherman here https://twitter.com/RBraceySherman...
2021-09-081h 01
The Deep Dive with Jessica St. Clair and June Diane RaphaelCheck The Cal(endar)!This week, Jessica and June are on their own and get right into it with the most important questions: Would a platinum blonde bob work for June? How exactly do you blow out three tires? Is it Pin-trest or Pin-ter-est? Then, June has a HUGE reveal for us and teaches Jessica how to manage her emails and calendars. Will this help Jessica? Only time will tell. As promised, here are the links to organizations mentioned in this episode plancpills.com https://secure.actblue.com/donate/txfunds/ https://www.wholewomanshealth.com/find-a-clinic/
2021-09-081h 01
CringewatchersSpecial Ep: Texas Abortion Ban (with Liza Fuentes and Jamila Taylor)This is not Texas' first rodeo.
For this special episode, we talked to Dr. Liza Fuentes, a senior research scientist at the Guttmacher Institute and Dr. Jamila Taylor, director of health care reform and senior fellow at The Century Foundation about what's going on in Texas, what it means for abortion rights in the U.S. and what people can do to counter and prevent draconian attacks on our right to health care.
Experts and resources mentioned on this episode:
How to find (and donate to)your local abortion fund:
https://abortionfunds.org/funds/
All Above All, national organization working...
2021-09-0744 min
Black Feminist RantsEp. 25: Abortion Storytelling and The Myth of "Pro-Life Feminism" w/ Renee Bracey ShermanBFR Host, LaKia, sits down with abortion and reproductive justice activist, writer, and organizer, Renee Bracey Sherman to talk about the importance of abortion storytelling, centering Black and brown voices in abortion storytelling, and the myth of "pro-life feminism" as well as other timely topics related to abortion and RJ. Renee Bracey Sherman is the founder and Executive Director of We Testify, an organization that supports and amplifies abortion storytellers.
You can read Sherman's Buzzfeed article here https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/emaoconnor/employees-calling-out-reproductive-rights-groups.
Follow BFR on Instagram (@blackfeministrants), an...
2021-06-1759 min
Renegade FeministAll Women Means All Women ft. Monica MeyerIt’s Women’s History Month, and we’re celebrating by talking trans rights! Monica Meyer, Executive Director at Outfront Minnesota, joins us to unpack the trash legislation proposed to target trans girls in sports, why conversion therapy should be banned, and some recent wins for the LGBTQ+ community here in Minnesota. We’ll also talk about white supremacy and the Violence Against Women Act, and we’ll end with a nerdy dive into the opaque-but-important legislative deadlines that just passed at the Minnesota Capitol. Let’s get into it!Show Notes OutFront Minnesota An...
2021-03-221h 09
ACCESS: A Podcast About AbortionReframing Abortion RegretSupport the show! Guests:Layidua and Sarah, We Testify abortion storytellersCorinne Rocca, PhD, epidemiologist at the University of California San Francisco and researcher on the Turnaway StudyNorthwestern Professor Katie Watson, lawyer, bioethicist, and author of Scarlet ASpecial thanks to Renee Bracey Sherman of We Testify. Logo by Kate Ryan, music by Lily Sloane.Have an abortion story you want to share? Contact accesspodcast(at)protonmail(dot)com.You can also find us on Twitter and Instagram, and don't forget to subscribe!
2021-03-0441 min
Abortion, with loveA Belated Valentine's Day SpecialIt's just me in this episode, and I've included a letter that talks about why abortions are a radical act of self love. I warn you now - it’s all the cheese and cliches that you’d expect from a Valentine’s Day Special, but I couldn’t pass the chance to dedicate an episode to love!Links:Support the Podcast: www.buymeacoffee.com/abortionlove / Valentine's Day Special Playlist / Instagram: @abortionwithlove / Twitter: @AbortionWithLuv / email: abortionwithlove@gmail.com / -Yoga with Adriene ‘Brea...
2021-02-2310 minAbortion, with loveWhat do men have to do with it? With Joe StrongWhat do men have to do with abortion? How does societal expectations of masculinity impact abortion stigma? On this episode, Joe Strong will be helping us start answering these questions. Joe Strong is a PhD candidate at the London School of Economics, where he is studying the relationships between men, masculinities, emergency contraception and abortion-related care in Ghana. He'll also talk to us about the Abortion Book Club that he co-hosts with Dr. Rishita Nandagiri!Joe Strong’s twitter: @JoeStrongDemogMasculinity Project: https://www.masculinitiesproject.org/Abortion Book Club: https://www.otherabortionstories.space/ / Twi...
2021-02-0249 minAbortion, with loveThe Beyoncé of Abortion Storytelling: Renee Bracey ShermanOn this episode, Renee Bracey Sherman, founder of We Testify talks about abortion storytelling and why it is so important to center the experiences of people who have had abortions, particularly those who have been historically marginalised in reproductive healthcare. In this episode, we’ll be discussing the intersection of abortion and race, challenging narratives of the anti-abortion movement in the USA, and looking at how abortion is represented in TV.Links:Renee Bracey Sherman - https://www.reneebraceysherman.com/Renee’s instagram: @reneebraceysherman Twitter: @RBraceyShermanWe Testify - https://wetestify.org...
2021-01-1959 min
The Leslie Marshall ShowWhat the Supreme Court Vacancy Means for Young PeopleToday's guest hosts are Brent J. Cohen and Charlotte Hancock, Executive Director and Communications Director for Generation Progress.During today's episode, they discuss how the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, beyond being a devastating loss of a beloved individual and respected Justice, also puts the country in an extremely perilous situation.As many Americans remember, following the death of Justice Antonin Scalia in February of 2016, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell refused to even begin the confirmation process of President Obama’s chosen nominee for the vacant Supreme Court seat, saying that the nomination wo...
2020-09-3042 min
Black Women's Dept. of LaborBJP NYC 06: Fake Clinics: How Crisis Pregnancy Centers Coerce People to Give Birth with Elizabeth EstradaSeason 1 Episode 6 features an interview with Elizabeth Estrada ( commonly known as Eli) - a Mexican immigrant organizer based in the Bronx working on reproductive justice in New York City and State. In this episode we discuss fake clinics, also known as crisis pregnancy centers.We do a deep dive into how fake clinics are intentionally confusing and coercing people to give birth by creating barriers and detours, as well as providing misinformation to people who are looking to learn about and access abortion. Elizabeth Estrada Bio:Elizabeth Estrada serves as the...
2020-08-121h 38
She+She+ Renee Bracey ShermanRenee Bracey Sherman, also known as the Beyoncé of Abortion Storytelling, has a few things she wants to say about the right to choose. On this episode of She+, Renee shares her own abortion story. But she also shares the realities that women, trans men and non-binary people face when trying to access abortion care. Whether she's driving someone across state lines to access better medical care or holding someone's hand during the procedure because they 're alone, Renee is passionate about abortion equity.
*Please be advised that this episode highlights personal reflections on abortion, so please b...
2020-08-0334 min
At LibertyHow Reproductive Justice Is Part of an Anti-Racist AgendaThe calls of activists have forced a national reckoning with the legacy of white supremacy in our country. That reckoning has led us to an examination of systems that exert control over Black lives, from policing to reproductive health care. There is a long history of the ways that reproductive freedom has been denied to Black women. And there is an important story of the ways that people of color, led by Black women, have built movements to liberate themselves and reclaim freedom. Joining us to discuss is Renee Bracey Sherman, the founder and executive director of We Testify, an...
2020-07-0933 min
Feminist Frequency RadioFFR 126: Entertainment News II - The ReckoningAnita, Ebony and Carolyn are back with another Entertainment News roundup. What’s up for discussion today? The Snyder Cut of Justice League is coming (yikes)! E3 is cancelled, but do we even need it anymore? And Joe Biden is taking the black vote for granted. Commiserate with us as we wade through the mostly bad (and somewhat absurd) of recent news, with at least one bit of good news for fans of a particular cancelled Netflix favorite. CW: discussion of suicide during segment on Hana Kimura’s recent death. Time stamp located below.
2020-05-271h 01
Self Managed: An Abortion StoryPart 8: Telling Abortion StoriesWe Testify abortion storytellers, Renee Bracey-Sherman and Beth Vial, share a blueprint for how to destigmatize abortion. This episode offers insight into the power of sharing abortion stories. Renee and Beth articulate some of the reasons why abortion storytellers remain silent, and discuss why building radical love and community for people who have had abortions matters.
2020-04-2900 min
Stepping Into Truth: Conversations on Social Justice and How We Get FreeTalking Bringing Abortion Stories Out of the Shadows and More with Renee Bracey Sherman
Renee Bracey Sherman
Season 2 Episode 13
In this episode abortion rights activist Renee Bracey Sherman and I talk about why it’s so important that abortions stories are heard. We also talk about the deep bias that’s at the heart of the debate and the disproportionate impact on people of color.
Renee made me think about aspects of this issue that I hadn’t considered before.
Join us and expand your perspective on reproductive rights.
For a written transcript of this episode click here.
2020-01-0754 min
OBSCENEAsk About Abortion: The Importance of Discussing Abortion in Public Spaces and on Film & TV.On Episode 11 of Obscene, Host Maya Contreras interviews Reproductive Justice Advocate, Renee Bracey Sherman on the importance of Abortion Storytelling, Abortion Funds, and Abortion Access.
"Renee Bracey Sherman is a Chicago-born, Midwest-raised activist, writer and reproductive justice activist committed to the visibility and representation of people who have had abortions in media and pop culture. She is among the most vital voices in the United States elevating the conversation about abortion experiences, and using creative and innovative strategies to shift the conversation centering people of color and other marginalized identities. Her work is so influential that the right-wing website Twitchy...
2019-05-281h 06
Call Your GirlfriendAbortion Is Our RightAbortion rights are under attack. And while many are scared, maybe for the first time, the push to control and criminalize women's health care is nothing new. For many Americans, access to abortion as promised after Roe v. Wade never really came. We discuss reproductive justice and ways to get involved in your community with activist Renee Bracey Sherman. And we learn how Chicago women took action to create safe, private ways to access abortion in the 1970s under the pseudonym JANE with one of the collective's members, Judith Arcana. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2019-03-1553 min
UnscrewedSpare Parts: Your First HurrahMen write Jaclyn letters -- and they're good! Plus advice for a listener who hates being called a "late bloomer," and repro rights rockstar Renee Bracey Sherman helps us look past November 8 to the abortion & birth control fights we need to be ready for next year and beyond. All in one jam-packed quickiesode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2016-11-0115 min
Bitch MediaAbortion Rhetoric in the 2016 ElectionMore people who've had abortions are finding the support to tell their stories publicly -- and it's changing the political rhetoric around reproductive rights. In this interview, Renee Bracey Sherman talks about the power of telling abortion stories and what she's seen in the way politicians discuss abortion in the 2016 election.
Follow Renee on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/RBraceySherman
2016-10-2818 min
Bitch MediaHow We Talk About AbortionOkay, pop quiz: What a legal medical procedure that’s performed roughly 1.6 million times a year in the United States but that still seems to rather terrify and scandalize Hollywood? In recent years, though, there’s been a big shift in the way we talk about abortion. People who’ve had abortions have been able to share their stories widely on social media. And it’s helping change our pop culture, too.
On this episode, we talk with researcher Gretchen Sisson about abortion narratives in film and TV, then discuss abortion rhetoric in the 2016 election with Renee Bracey Sherman.
The band fea...
2016-10-2842 min
UnscrewedYour Body's On the BallotAttention all nasty women: just because you've heard enough from the orange fascist doesn't mean you're ready to vote. There's a lot at stake up and down the ballot for sexual and reproductive freedom, so Jaclyn caught up with repro rights rockstar Renee Bracey Sherman to shed some light on some key fights involving sex ed, abortion access, condoms, porn, the minimum wage and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2016-10-2534 min
Call Your GirlfriendEpisode 54: I'm Every WomanFrom the United State of Women Summit in Washington, DC, we talk about black girl magic, pro-choice fashion, tech safety tips for abuse survivors and Oprah and Michelle Obama's friendship. Plus, conversations with Valerie Jarrett, Renee Bracey-Sherman and Kim Gandy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2016-06-1756 min
What would a feminist do?What would a feminist do? Taking back your abortion storyGuardian columnist Jessica Valenti talks to Ilyse Hogue about the state of abortion access in the US, and Renee Bracey Sherman shares her abortion story
2016-03-1928 min