Vermont Business Magazine Planned Parenthood Vermont Action Fund (PPVTAF) launched a new podcast titled Reproductively Speaking and it is available now on Spotify.
Reproductively Speaking is a podcast dedicated to protecting reproductive rights in Vermont and features conversations about health care and rights. The podcast explores the experiences of real Vermonters and why reproductive freedom is important to them. Reproductively Speaking was created by PPVTAF’s Speakers Bureau, a group of committed volunteers with a presence throughout the state. Together, members of the Speakers Bureau participated in the production of the podcast by selecting the content, guests, and co-hosts.
The first episode of Reproductively Speaking features stories from Vermonters Mary Jane, Emily, and Scott.* The podcast’s co-hosts are Jenna Emerson, a health and sexuality educator and professor at the University of Vermont, and Lisa Kuneman, a trauma-informed educator, community organizer, activist, and a member of the PPVTAF Speakers Bureau.
“The most gratifying part of our work is talking with Vermonters who care deeply about their rights. Sharing stories connects us and we find our common humanity. In the year ahead, as we work to pass the Reproductive Liberty Amendment in Vermont, it is important that we hear from people whose rights will be directly impacted by the amendment,” said Lucy Leriche, Vice President of Public Affairs at Planned Parenthood Vermont Action Fund.
If passed, the Reproductive Liberty Amendment will protect every Vermonter’s right to make their own reproductive decisions, including whether and when to become a parent, use temporary or permanent birth control, or seek abortion care. If the Reproductive Liberty Amendment passes in the House in the next legislative session, it will be on the ballot in the November 2022 General Election.
*Guests use first names only.
About Planned Parenthood Vermont Action Fund (PPVTAF): PPVTAF is a non-partisan, non-profit organization formed as the advocacy arm of Planned Parenthood of Northern New England. The Action Fund engages in educational activity, including legislative advocacy, and grassroots organizing.
Source: Colchester, VT – 11.16.2021. Planned Parenthood Vermont Action Fund www.ppnne.org