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 Desserts (biggest annual community fundraising event for the Prairie Abortion Fund) Birth Control Blitz: Partnership between Fargo’s Canopy Medical Clinic and the Prairie Abortion Fund, supplying one year of FREE birth control for the month of February National Network of Abortion Funds UnRestrict Minnesota Reproductive Freedom Lobby Day: Expanding Access and Protecting Bodily Autonomy Republican Officials Openly Insult Women Nearly Killed by Abortion Bans Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introductions 01:14 The Importance of Abortion Funds 01:38 The Impact of Abortion Restrictions 02:48 Understanding Abortion Funds and Their Work 04:41 The Challenges of Providing Abortion Care 07:44 The Role of Birth Control in Abortion Care 10:23 The Struggles of Abortion Access in Different States 14:08 The Importance of Supporting Abortion Funds 19:20 The Threat to Abortion Access in Minnesota 22:48 The Impact of Abortion Laws on Pregnant People 33:20 The Need for Investment in Abortion Care Infrastructure 38:40 Conclusion and Final Thoughts ### Visit the "Gender Justice" Website here and "Unrestrict Minnesota" here. The GJB is produced by Michael at www.501MediaGroup.com & Audra Grigus. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/genderjustice/message