Voices Today: Protecting Progress in the States
From the fight for reproductive freedom to the evolving culture of sports, today’s landscape demands a commitment to equity and bodily autonomy.
The upcoming election cycle is shaping up to be a defining moment for reproductive rights. As several states prepare to vote on ballot measures that would enshrine abortion access, we are reminded that the fight for healthcare is increasingly being fought at the local level against reactionary legislative overreach.
Simultaneously, we see the continued weaponization of gender identity in professional sports. These efforts often serve as a distraction from the real progress being made by women athletes, attempting to use transphobia to undermine the cultural gains of the WNBA and inclusive labor spaces.
What the columnists are saying today
Gender Trolls Take On the WNBA
The Atlantic — This piece critiques the bad-faith attempts by male athletes to hijack the conversation around gender inclusion in women's professional basketball.
“Hidden Life,” by Madhuri Vijay
The New Yorker — Madhuri Vijay explores the internal complexities of admiration and scorn in this evocative new work of short fiction.
Other Parents Keep Giving Me the Stink Eye. This Really Isn’t Fair.
Slate Magazine — A look at the social pressures and judgments parents face when navigating modern technology and child-rearing in public spaces.
Here Are the States Deciding Whether You Can Get an Abortion
The American Prospect — An essential rundown of the specific state ballot measures that will determine the future of reproductive healthcare access this fall.
Which of these issues is most pressing in your community? We want to hear your thoughts on how state-level organizing is impacting your rights.
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