so many of our communities have been put in danger by this reckless, cruel administration and congress. there are wounds that can never be healed, and each day we reckon with all that has been lost. i know it can be hard to find a glimmer of hope. but young people led the fight against this nomination.and now they are regrouping, strategizing, and finding a way forward.

"the fight in court is just one piece of the puzzle. no matter what next steps we choose to take, we will continue fighting hand in hand with student survivors to pass the best policies possible in states, school districts, and on college campuses. we refuse to stop fighting until the cost of education no longer includes sexual violence."

“the on all sides report is being released at a critical juncture in our nation’s history. at a time when transgender people and people of color are fighting for their rights and lives, this report is focused exclusively on the health risks and outcomes of transgender students of color,” said mary beth szydlowski (she/her), associate director, healthy and supportive schools, at 喀麦隆vs巴西波胆分析 .

"i want to speak out about my experiences to help de-stigmatize, to help people understand that a good person, a good mom of 2 children, a good social worker, friend, wife, sister daughter, etc...can have these experiences in her life and it does not tarnish her at all. it is my right, it was my right, it is no body's business why i choose to end a pregnancy. it is also irrelevant if i have good reasons or bad reasons, i have my reason and that is sufficient."

there is nothing unique about my story - it's pretty typical and common. and yet, i have only ever told 2 people about it. my parents, family, and even best friends still don't know. i work in sexual and reproductive health and rights and advocate for abortion rights everyday and yet i still can't talk about my own abortion.

i was silent about my experience for years, but speaking up and sharing my story with people has been liberating. my abortion does not define me, but my abortion is an important part of what makes me who i am today.