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Voices for Change: Rebecca Hart Holder on Empowering Reproductive Freedom "Abortion is healthcare, and healthcare is a human right – full stop." So says Rebecca Hart Holder, president of Reproductive Equity Now and co-founder of the State Abortion Access Network. As the landscape of reproductive rights faces unprecedented challenges, Hart Holder joins Lesley Jane Seymour to shares her personal journey of reinvention and her relentless advocacy for reproductive healthcare as a fundamental human right. With a focus on state-level action and community engagement, Hart Holder offers insights into how individuals can make a significant impact, regardless of political climate or state affiliation. This episode is a call to action for listeners to harness their voices, support reproductive freedom, and ensure healthcare access for all.
Bio: Rebecca Hart Holder is the President of Reproductive Equity Now and a co-founder of the State Abortion Access Network. Rebecca has dedicated her career to ensuring all people have access to the full spectrum of reproductive health care. As President of Reproductive Equity Now, Rebecca and her team have secured critical legislative victories to safeguard and expand reproductive freedom in Massachusetts, and recently expanded the organization's advocacy work to New Hampshire and Connecticut. Rebecca has been recognized for her work as one of Out Magazine's 2022 Top 100 LGBTQ+ Policy Makers and Advocates and by the Boston Business Journal’s Power 50 Leaders.
Key Points:
- Reproductive healthcare is a fundamental human right that encompasses more than just abortion access.
- State-level advocacy is crucial in the fight for reproductive freedom, especially in the face of federal challenges.
- Community involvement and local political engagement can drive significant change.
- Sharing personal stories and experiences can shift the narrative and increase support for reproductive rights.
- Reinvention requires resilience, support networks, and a refusal to accept "no" as an answer.
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Reproductive Equity Now
State Abortion Access Network
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