In honor of the 10th anniversary of the passage of the Women’s Economic Security Act (WESA), which guarantees nursing rights for Minnesota workers, we are re-releasing our 2023 episode on Pregnancy and Pumping Rights.  In 2014, Gender Justice helped catapult the life-changing package of legislation known as the Women's Economic Security Act over the finishing line. In the decade since, the policies have been further strengthened, solidifying protections for pregnant and nursing employees,...

Host: Erin Maye Quade, Gender Justice Special Projects Advisor Guests: Jess Braverman, Gender Justice Legal Director and Rupali Sharma, Deputy Executive Director for Legal Programs at the Lawyering Project “This case is about our humanity: do we matter?” — Rupali Sharma  Gender Justice legal and policy experts are joined by the Lawyering Project’s Rupali Sharma to discuss the oral arguments in the case Idaho v. United States and Moyle et al., or the “EMTALA” (Emergency Medical Treatment...

Host: Erin Maye Quade, Gender Justice Special Projects Advisor Guests: Jess Braverman, Gender Justice Legal Director and Amanda Allen, Deputy Executive Director for Legal Programs at The Lawyering Project Gender Justice legal and policy experts and the Lawyering Project’s Deputy Executive Director for Legal Programs Amanda Allen discuss the oral arguments in Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Supreme Court case challenging access to medication...

This episode of The Gender Justice Brief is a recording of the panel of advocates and researchers featured in the film Preconceived, moderated by Gender Justice Executive Director Megan Peterson at its premiere at the South By Southwest festival in Austin, Texas on March 9, 2024.  Preconceived tells the stories of Maleeha and Maria, just two of the thousands of people who have been deceived by coercive anti-abortion propaganda mills known as crisis pregnancy centers (CPCs). As the film...

On February 12, 2024, the Minnesota Court of Appeals denied an anti-abortion group’s request to relitigate the historic 2022 Doe v. Minnesota decision ending restrictions on abortion care in the state, bringing us one step closer to the end of litigation. In this episode, Gender Justice Special Projects Advisor Erin Maye Quade and Gender Justice Legal Director Jess Braverman review the case, analyze the latest court decision, discuss how a state Equal Rights Amendment would strengthen the...

Panelists: Megan Peterson, Gender Justice Executive Director and Monica Meyer, Gender Justice Political Director 2023 was truly a banner year for gender equity: from passing the Trans Refuge Bill to ending state funding for crisis pregnancy centers and repealing Minnesota’s unconstitutional and harmful abortion restrictions, Gender Justice supporters helped advance some of the most equitable policies in the country. We know that there is much more work ahead to protect and expand abortion...

Crisis pregnancy centers, or “CPCs,” are anti-abortion organizations that target pregnant people with predatory, deceptive marketing. Their main function is to attract and intercept Black, brown, Indigenous, and low-income people before they access abortion care.  Their goal is ideological, not medical: They want to prevent pregnant people from obtaining abortion services using any means necessary, including by using delay tactics, disinformation, and deception. With nearly a hundred CPCs in...

In this episode, Megan Peterson, Executive Director at Gender Justice, and Jess Braverman, Legal Director at Gender Justice, discuss the work leading to the language to revise and secure equal rights in the Minnesota state constitution.  Megan and Jess provide an overview of the stakeholder-inclusive process of identifying and revising its language and the importance of specificity and inclusivity, while remaining as all-encompassing as possible.  Megan and Jess discuss the historical and...

In this episode, Erin Maye Quade, Gender Justice Special Project Advisor talks with: Shayla Walker, Our Justice Executive DirectorShaVunda Brown, Our Justice Communications and Advocacy Director, andDestini Spaeth, Prairie Abortion Fund President Please find the links mentioned in the episode here: Our Justice Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Our Justice Text Line 612-208-7119 Prairie Abortion Fund Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Prairie Abortion Fund Book Club Choice...

Megan Peterson, Executive Director of Gender Justice, visiting in Washington, D.C., interviews Paula Ávila-Guillén, Executive Director of the Women's Equality Center.  They discuss the Green Wave movement, focusing on abortion rights in Latin America. Paula details the movement's origins, its significant societal and legal impacts, and its stamps on global abortion rights advocacy. Megan and Paula also talk about the recent changes in abortion law in the United States, how these developments...

In this episode, Erin Maye Quade and Jess Braverman, answer you questions related to their work on gender justice, legal challenges, and lawmaking. Erin and Jess delve into controversial issues including the Kate Cox abortion case in Texas, discuss their experiences and challenges in their respective roles as lawmaker and lawyer, and share insights into how legal cases are chosen for action. Erin and Jess also touch on their expansion into North Dakota, and explore personal topics like...

2023 has almost drawn to a close, and we have one more episode to go. On Saturday, December 30th, Erin Maye Quade and Jess Braverman unpack the "Mailbag", answering the questions you asked us. From all of us at Gender Justice, we wish you Happy Holidays! ### Visit the "Gender Justice" Website here and "Unrestrict Minnesota" here. The GJB is produced by Michael at www.501MediaHouse.com & Audra Grigus. --- Send in a voice message:...

In this invigorating conversation, Gender Justice Legal Director Jess Braverman and renowned law professor, Melissa Murray, cover an array of controversial legal topics. Murray offers her insights on Democratic deliberation of the Supreme Court, potential court reforms, the impacts of organized conservative judiciary, and the significance of equal rights amendment in state and national levels. She also delves into the issues surrounding the “Dobbs” abortion rights case, the importance of...

In this Zoom-Live briefing, the Gender Justice legal team discuss the importance of protections for breastfeeding, nursing, and pumping moms in the workplace. In particular, we highlight the experiences faced by Hani Ali, a mother who faced discrimination and intimidation at Sun Country Airlines due to her need to pump milk at work.  For more information, please visit these links:Ali v. Sun Country case page Ali v. Sun Country complaint  This year, Gender Justice helped secure increased...

This episode was recorded live, at the annual Gender Justice Brunch. --- Among our amazing guests, we welcomed Helene and MatthewWoods. Helene recounts the challenging journey of Matt, during his transition from elementary to middle school. After Matt came out as transgender, he faced significant difficulties at school, including discrimination and being denied access to appropriate restrooms. This led to frequent absences and a loss of interest in school. After the family patiently explored...

In this episode of Gender Justice's podcast, Erin Maye Quade, and the legal team at Gender Justice discuss several important Supreme Court cases.  The Gender Justice legal team is represented by attorneys Christy Hall, Sara Jane Baldwin, Grace Moore, and Brittany Stewart The cases cover various topics, including sex discrimination, civil rights testers, administrative law, the Second Amendment, and the First Amendment. The team provides insights into the potential impact and implications of...

In this episode of the Gender Justice Brief, the host, Cam Kruger, talks with Terri Ann Thompson, a senior research scientist at IBIS Reproductive Health, and Sara Jane Baldwin, Senior Staff Attorney at Gender Justice, about telehealth and medication abortion. The discussion revolves around the use and impact of telehealth in sexual and reproductive health as well as themes of patient autonomy, improved accessibility, and convenience provided by telehealth. Thompson shares insights from...

This episode, hosted by Erin Maye-Quade features a discussion with Denise Specht from Education Minnesota, Beth Gendler from Jewish Community Action, Monica Meyer from Gender Justice, and Chris Williams from Education Minnesota. The conversation revolves around school board elections, which have notoriously low turnout. The panel discusses the role of school boards in hiring educators, setting policies, and approving curricula, and highlights the direct impact these decisions have on...

In this compelling pod-swap episode with the Transgenda Podcast, hosts Ana and her cisgender dad, Cam Kruger, discuss the nuances of gender, trans rights, and societal expectations. Recorded live at the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits conference, Ana and Cam emphasize nonprofits' pivotal role in trans rights advocacy. Guest star Jess Braverman, the legal director of Gender Justice, joins Ana and Cam for an in-depth look at the legal component of transgender rights. Jess reflects on her...

In this episode, Erin Maye Quade is joined by Christina Sambor and Brittany Stewart.   The discussion centers on Gender Justice’s expanded work into North Dakota and South Dakota, a region often used as testing grounds for right-wing movements.  Gender Justice is challenging discriminatory laws, promoting LGBTQ rights, and reproductive rights, and bolstering legal capacity. Christina Sambor gives an in-depth overview of North Dakota's current gender justice landscape. Notably, the state's...

In this episode of The Gender Justice Brief podcast, Erin Hart, Communications Director at Gender Justice, hosts a discussion with Jess Braverman, Legal Director at Gender Justice, and Minnesota State Senator Erin Maye Quade, Special Projects Advisor. This episode focuses on the complex topic of FDA medication abortion lawsuits and their potential impact on reproductive rights. Senator Maye Quade delved into the importance of Mifepristone, a key component in medication abortion alongside...

The episode focuses on a recent press conference announcing North Dakota families’ lawsuit against the gender-affirming health care ban for minors, featuring poignant testimonies from affected families. Brittany, as lead counsel, explains the legal arguments challenging the ban's constitutionality under the North Dakota State Constitution, covering equal protection, parental rights, personal autonomy, and due process. The discussion also touches on North Dakota's legislative context,...

In this episode Erin Hart welcomes Abena Abraham and Jay Belsito, to discuss the importance of community organizing.  Abena serves as the Unrestricted Minnesota Campaign Director, while Jay is an organizer at Gender Justice. This episode emphasizes the significance of direct engagement with Minnesotans and the success of electoral organizing efforts, including strategies like door-knocking and community protests. The advocacy team's future plans are also highlighted, including the focus on...

In this episode, Erin Hart welcomes Jess Braverman, the legal director at Gender Justice, and Erin Maye Quade, Gender Justice Special Projects Advisor (and rising TikTok star). The team discusses Anderson v. Thrifty White, a lawsuit filed on behalf of Andrea Anderson, who was denied service when she sought to fill a prescription for emergency contraception. The complaint, filed in Aitkin County District Court in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District, argues that Anderson’s experience...