Power to Decide, a national nonprofit dedicated to advancing sexual and reproductive wellbeing for all, has launched a new survey initiative called the Youth Reproductive Health Access Survey. It aims to collect annual data on young people’s access to sexual and reproductive health services, with emphasis on contraception and abortion. Riley Steiner, Senior Director, Research and Evaluation at Power to Decide, sits down to talk to us about the survey’s findings—including information gaps, preferences, and service provision related to young people’s access to basic contraceptive care.The survey’s data is collected online from approximately 1,000 young people ages 15-29, assigned female at birth. Power to Decide collected striking knowledge gaps and notable findings, including that a quarter of respondents indicated that they didn&apos;t have enough information to decide whether using birth control was the right thing for them and that a third of respondents indicated that they didn&apos;t have enough information to decide which birth control methods are right for them. Because there’s a noted lack of information and access, Power to Decide’s findings show that providers and advocates must think creatively to get young people the care they need. <a rel="payment" href="https://www.reprosfightback.com/take-action#donate">Support the show</a>Follow Us on Social: Twitter: <a href='https://twitter.com/rePROsFightBack'>@rePROsFightBack</a> Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/reprosfb/'>@reprosfb</a> Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/rePROsFightBack'>rePROs Fight Back </a> Email us: jennie@reprosfightback.com <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/repros-fight-back/id1327397412'>Rate and Review on Apple Podcast</a> Thanks for listening &amp; keep fighting back!

<description>&lt;p&gt;Power to Decide, a national nonprofit dedicated to advancing sexual and reproductive wellbeing for all, has launched a new survey initiative called the Youth Reproductive Health Access Survey. It aims to collect annual data on young people’s access to sexual and reproductive health services, with emphasis on contraception and abortion.&lt;b&gt; Riley Steiner&lt;/b&gt;, Senior Director, Research and Evaluation at Power to Decide, sits down to talk to us about the survey’s findings—including information gaps, preferences, and service provision related to young people’s access to basic contraceptive care.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The survey’s data is collected online from approximately 1,000 young people ages 15-29, assigned female at birth. Power to Decide collected striking knowledge gaps and notable findings, including that a quarter of respondents indicated that they didn&amp;apos;t have enough information to decide whether using birth control was the right thing for them and that a third of respondents indicated that they didn&amp;apos;t have enough information to decide which birth control methods are right for them. Because there’s a noted lack of information and access, Power to Decide’s findings show that providers and advocates must think creatively to get young people the care they need. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.reprosfightback.com/take-action#donate"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Follow Us on Social&lt;/b&gt;: &lt;br/&gt;Twitter: &lt;a href='https://twitter.com/rePROsFightBack'&gt;@rePROsFightBack&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br/&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/reprosfb/'&gt;@reprosfb&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Facebook: &lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/rePROsFightBack'&gt;rePROs Fight Back &lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;Email us&lt;/b&gt;: jennie@reprosfightback.com&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/repros-fight-back/id1327397412'&gt;Rate and Review on Apple Podcast&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Thanks for listening &amp;amp; keep fighting back!&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Power to Decide, a national nonprofit dedicated to advancing sexual and reproductive wellbeing for all, has launched a new survey initiative called the Youth Reproductive Health Access Survey. It aims to collect annual data on young people’s access to sexual and reproductive health services, with emphasis on contraception and abortion. Riley Steiner, Senior Director, Research and Evaluation at Power to Decide, sits down to talk to us about the survey’s findings—including information gaps, pre...

Young People Deserve Reliable Birth Control Information and Access

Today is already stressful as is—that’s why we thought it a perfect time for round 6 of our series, SRHR Hero Origin Stories! If you haven’t already, check out our previous episodes, <a href='https://www.reprosfightback.com/episodes-blog/2017/12/13/episode-1-d9nla-dkmah-29mz4-232m6-y8yaf-zy6sj-kmnnp-s7led-25fb5-pckw7-c8raa-re59d-r39ar-kfdt9-gcza6-63rjx-hsh2g-w83k9-dh7ep-p8a6c-cj5ry-y79ng-3why5-mjxld-c3nzc-tpzt7'>SRHR Hero Origin Stories</a>, <a href='https://www.reprosfightback.com/episodes-blog/sexual-and-reproductive-health-and-rights-hero-origin-stories-round-2'>SRHR Hero Origin Stories: Round 2</a>, <a href='https://www.reprosfightback.com/episodes-blog/sexual-and-reproductive-health-and-rights-hero-origin-stories-round-3'>SRHR Hero Origin Stories: Round 3,</a> <a href='https://www.reprosfightback.com/episodes-blog/sexual-and-reproductive-health-and-rights-hero-origin-stories-round-4'>SRHR Hero Origin Stories: Round 4</a>, and <a href='https://www.reprosfightback.com/episodes-blog/sexual-and-reproductive-health-and-rights-hero-origin-stories-round-5'>SRHR Origin Stories: Round 5</a>, where we talked to a number of amazing heroes in the field of reproductive health, rights, and justice about how they began working in this space. We hope you enjoy the reprisal of our most popular podcast episode, talking to leaders about their work, passions, and journeys into the field of reproductive health for a fifth time!Guests include: Jennie Wetter – rePROs Fight BackShireen Rose Shakouri – ReproactionKate Kelly – Center for American ProgressManiza Habib – Population InstituteDázon Dixon Diallo – SisterLove, IncSarah Craven – UNFPA <a rel="payment" href="https://www.reprosfightback.com/take-action#donate">Support the show</a>Follow Us on Social: Twitter: <a href='https://twitter.com/rePROsFightBack'>@rePROsFightBack</a> Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/reprosfb/'>@reprosfb</a> Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/rePROsFightBack'>rePROs Fight Back </a> Email us: jennie@reprosfightback.com <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/repros-fight-back/id1327397412'>Rate and Review on Apple Podcast</a> Thanks for listening &amp; keep fighting back!

<description>&lt;p&gt;Today is already stressful as is—that’s why we thought it a perfect time for round 6 of our series, SRHR Hero Origin Stories! If you haven’t already, check out our previous episodes, &lt;a href='https://www.reprosfightback.com/episodes-blog/2017/12/13/episode-1-d9nla-dkmah-29mz4-232m6-y8yaf-zy6sj-kmnnp-s7led-25fb5-pckw7-c8raa-re59d-r39ar-kfdt9-gcza6-63rjx-hsh2g-w83k9-dh7ep-p8a6c-cj5ry-y79ng-3why5-mjxld-c3nzc-tpzt7'&gt;SRHR Hero Origin Stories&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='https://www.reprosfightback.com/episodes-blog/sexual-and-reproductive-health-and-rights-hero-origin-stories-round-2'&gt;SRHR Hero Origin Stories: Round 2&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='https://www.reprosfightback.com/episodes-blog/sexual-and-reproductive-health-and-rights-hero-origin-stories-round-3'&gt;SRHR Hero Origin Stories: Round 3,&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href='https://www.reprosfightback.com/episodes-blog/sexual-and-reproductive-health-and-rights-hero-origin-stories-round-4'&gt;SRHR Hero Origin Stories: Round 4&lt;/a&gt;, and &lt;a href='https://www.reprosfightback.com/episodes-blog/sexual-and-reproductive-health-and-rights-hero-origin-stories-round-5'&gt;SRHR Origin Stories: Round 5&lt;/a&gt;, where we talked to a number of amazing heroes in the field of reproductive health, rights, and justice about how they began working in this space. We hope you enjoy the reprisal of our most popular podcast episode, talking to leaders about their work, passions, and journeys into the field of reproductive health for a fifth time!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Guests include: &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Jennie Wetter – rePROs Fight Back&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Shireen Rose Shakouri – Reproaction&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Kate Kelly – Center for American Progress&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Maniza Habib – Population Institute&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dázon Dixon Diallo – SisterLove, Inc&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sarah Craven – UNFPA &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.reprosfightback.com/take-action#donate"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Follow Us on Social&lt;/b&gt;: &lt;br/&gt;Twitter: &lt;a href='https://twitter.com/rePROsFightBack'&gt;@rePROsFightBack&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br/&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/reprosfb/'&gt;@reprosfb&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Facebook: &lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/rePROsFightBack'&gt;rePROs Fight Back &lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;Email us&lt;/b&gt;: jennie@reprosfightback.com&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/repros-fight-back/id1327397412'&gt;Rate and Review on Apple Podcast&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Thanks for listening &amp;amp; keep fighting back!&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Today is already stressful as is—that’s why we thought it a perfect time for round 6 of our series, SRHR Hero Origin Stories! If you haven’t already, check out our previous episodes, SRHR Hero Origin Stories, SRHR Hero Origin Stories: Round 2, SRHR Hero Origin Stories: Round 3, SRHR Hero Origin Stories: Round 4, and SRHR Origin Stories: Round 5, where we talked to a number of amazing heroes in the field of reproductive health, rights, and justice about how they began working in this space. We...

Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Hero Origin Stories – Round 6

On election day, Arizonans can vote to amend the state Constitution to establish the fundamental right to abortion. This amendment, which would undoubtedly increase access to abortion care, is especially salient given that Arizona has become an abortion access battleground state since the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision that overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022. Alex Gomez, Executive Director of LUCHA – Living United for Change in Arizona, sits down to talk to us about Proposition 139 and what its possible passage may mean for the future of abortion in the state.  Proposition 139, the Right to Abortion Initiative, would enshrine abortion access into the state constitution and conclude that Arizona may not interfere with an individual’s pregnancy before the point of fetal viability (the measure also protects access past fetal viability in cases of protecting the life, physical, or mental health of the pregnant person). In addition, the ballot initiative would prevent punitive laws aimed at people accessing abortion, or those assisting them. <a rel="payment" href="https://www.reprosfightback.com/take-action#donate">Support the show</a>Follow Us on Social: Twitter: <a href='https://twitter.com/rePROsFightBack'>@rePROsFightBack</a> Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/reprosfb/'>@reprosfb</a> Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/rePROsFightBack'>rePROs Fight Back </a> Email us: jennie@reprosfightback.com <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/repros-fight-back/id1327397412'>Rate and Review on Apple Podcast</a> Thanks for listening &amp; keep fighting back!

<description>&lt;p&gt;On election day, Arizonans can vote to amend the state Constitution to establish the fundamental right to abortion. This amendment, which would undoubtedly increase access to abortion care, is especially salient given that Arizona has become an abortion access battleground state since the &lt;em&gt;Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization &lt;/em&gt;decision that overturned &lt;em&gt;Roe v. Wade&lt;/em&gt; in 2022. &lt;b&gt;Alex Gomez&lt;/b&gt;, Executive Director of LUCHA – Living United for Change in Arizona, sits down to talk to us about Proposition 139 and what its possible passage may mean for the future of abortion in the state. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; Proposition 139, the Right to Abortion Initiative, would enshrine abortion access into the state constitution and conclude that Arizona may not interfere with an individual’s pregnancy before the point of fetal viability (the measure also protects access past fetal viability in cases of protecting the life, physical, or mental health of the pregnant person). In addition, the ballot initiative would prevent punitive laws aimed at people accessing abortion, or those assisting them. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.reprosfightback.com/take-action#donate"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Follow Us on Social&lt;/b&gt;: &lt;br/&gt;Twitter: &lt;a href='https://twitter.com/rePROsFightBack'&gt;@rePROsFightBack&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br/&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/reprosfb/'&gt;@reprosfb&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Facebook: &lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/rePROsFightBack'&gt;rePROs Fight Back &lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;Email us&lt;/b&gt;: jennie@reprosfightback.com&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/repros-fight-back/id1327397412'&gt;Rate and Review on Apple Podcast&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Thanks for listening &amp;amp; keep fighting back!&lt;/p&gt;</description>

On election day, Arizonans can vote to amend the state Constitution to establish the fundamental right to abortion. This amendment, which would undoubtedly increase access to abortion care, is especially salient given that Arizona has become an abortion access battleground state since the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision that overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022. Alex Gomez, Executive Director of LUCHA – Living United for Change in Arizona, sits down to talk to us about Proposi...

Proposition 139: The Ballot Measure that Could Protect Abortion in Arizona

Disinformation around reproductive health and rights is highly strategic, leading to pervasive narratives that intentionally divide and control. Anneshia Hardy, scholar-activist, social impact entrepreneur, and narrative strategist, and Executive Director of both Alabama Values and Alabama Values Progress, sits down to talk to us about pervasive narratives and mis- and disinformation surrounding sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), particularly in the Black community, and how busting these narratives is crucial in the fight for bodily autonomy and liberation.  This conversation is rooted in years of historical context. In the U.S., Black women have faced generations of exploitation and control over their bodies, and much of this exploitation and control exists to this day. Other birthing people, including Indigenous, Latinx, and Asian people, as well as people with disabilities, have also faced reproductive violence in the U.S. Some of the most marginalized communities are also unduly impacted by false narratives around SRHR, including: SRHR is separate from racial justice or only a “woman’s issue”; abortion bans are about “protecting babies,”; or abortion is a moral and religious imperative. Control over our bodies is fundamental to liberation, and these narratives not only impede—but disproportionately so—people’s ability to live freely. <a rel="payment" href="https://www.reprosfightback.com/take-action#donate">Support the show</a>Follow Us on Social: Twitter: <a href='https://twitter.com/rePROsFightBack'>@rePROsFightBack</a> Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/reprosfb/'>@reprosfb</a> Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/rePROsFightBack'>rePROs Fight Back </a> Email us: jennie@reprosfightback.com <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/repros-fight-back/id1327397412'>Rate and Review on Apple Podcast</a> Thanks for listening &amp; keep fighting back!

<description>&lt;p&gt;Disinformation around reproductive health and rights is highly strategic, leading to pervasive narratives that&lt;b&gt; &lt;/b&gt;intentionally divide and control.&lt;b&gt; Anneshia Hardy&lt;/b&gt;, scholar-activist, social impact entrepreneur, and narrative strategist, and Executive Director of both Alabama Values and Alabama Values Progress, sits down to talk to us about pervasive narratives and mis- and disinformation surrounding sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), particularly in the Black community, and how busting these narratives is crucial in the fight for bodily autonomy and liberation. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This conversation is rooted in years of historical context. In the U.S., Black women have faced generations of exploitation and control over their bodies, and much of this exploitation and control exists to this day. Other birthing people, including Indigenous, Latinx, and Asian people, as well as people with disabilities, have also faced reproductive violence in the U.S. Some of the most marginalized communities are also unduly impacted by false narratives around SRHR, including: SRHR is separate from racial justice or only a “woman’s issue”; abortion bans are about “protecting babies,”; or abortion is a moral and religious imperative. Control over our bodies is fundamental to liberation, and these narratives not only impede—but disproportionately so—people’s ability to live freely. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.reprosfightback.com/take-action#donate"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Follow Us on Social&lt;/b&gt;: &lt;br/&gt;Twitter: &lt;a href='https://twitter.com/rePROsFightBack'&gt;@rePROsFightBack&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br/&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/reprosfb/'&gt;@reprosfb&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Facebook: &lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/rePROsFightBack'&gt;rePROs Fight Back &lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;Email us&lt;/b&gt;: jennie@reprosfightback.com&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/repros-fight-back/id1327397412'&gt;Rate and Review on Apple Podcast&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Thanks for listening &amp;amp; keep fighting back!&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Disinformation around reproductive health and rights is highly strategic, leading to pervasive narratives that intentionally divide and control. Anneshia Hardy, scholar-activist, social impact entrepreneur, and narrative strategist, and Executive Director of both Alabama Values and Alabama Values Progress, sits down to talk to us about pervasive narratives and mis- and disinformation surrounding sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), particularly in the Black community, and how bus...

Busting Disinformation and Pervasive Narratives is Crucial for Bodily Autonomy

From self-care advice to an imaginary performance on the Great British Bake Off, Rachel Fey, Vice President, Policy, and Strategic Partnerships at Power to Decide, asks our host Jennie Wetter a collection of ask me anything (AMA) questions!<a rel="payment" href="https://www.reprosfightback.com/take-action#donate">Support the show</a>Follow Us on Social: Twitter: <a href='https://twitter.com/rePROsFightBack'>@rePROsFightBack</a> Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/reprosfb/'>@reprosfb</a> Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/rePROsFightBack'>rePROs Fight Back </a> Email us: jennie@reprosfightback.com <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/repros-fight-back/id1327397412'>Rate and Review on Apple Podcast</a> Thanks for listening &amp; keep fighting back!

<description>&lt;p&gt;From self-care advice to an imaginary performance on the Great British Bake Off, &lt;b&gt;Rachel Fey,&lt;/b&gt; Vice President, Policy, and Strategic Partnerships at Power to Decide, asks our host Jennie Wetter a collection of ask me anything (AMA) questions!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.reprosfightback.com/take-action#donate"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Follow Us on Social&lt;/b&gt;: &lt;br/&gt;Twitter: &lt;a href='https://twitter.com/rePROsFightBack'&gt;@rePROsFightBack&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br/&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/reprosfb/'&gt;@reprosfb&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Facebook: &lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/rePROsFightBack'&gt;rePROs Fight Back &lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;Email us&lt;/b&gt;: jennie@reprosfightback.com&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/repros-fight-back/id1327397412'&gt;Rate and Review on Apple Podcast&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Thanks for listening &amp;amp; keep fighting back!&lt;/p&gt;</description>

From self-care advice to an imaginary performance on the Great British Bake Off, Rachel Fey, Vice President, Policy, and Strategic Partnerships at Power to Decide, asks our host Jennie Wetter a collection of ask me anything (AMA) questions!Support the showFollow Us on Social: Twitter: @rePROsFightBack Instagram: @reprosfbFacebook: rePROs Fight Back Email us: jennie@reprosfightback.comRate and Review on Apple PodcastThanks for listening &amp; keep fighting back!

AMA: Taking Care of Yourself in a World That’s Hard on Reproductive Health and Rights

rePROs Fight Back, a multi-award winning podcast, does-dives into reproductive health, rights, and justice issues like abortion, birth control, sex education, women’s rights, LGBTQ+ rights, gender equity, and more. New episodes debut every Tuesday, giving you an insider’s perspective on what is happening and what you can do to fight back.

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