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rePROs Fight Back
rePROs Fight Back, a multi-award winning podcast, does-dives into reproductive health, rights, and justice issues like abortion, birth control, sex education, women’s rights, LGBTQ+ rights, gender equity, and more. New episodes debut every Tuesday, giving you an insider’s perspective on what is happening and what you can do to fight back.
Episodes
rePROs Fight BackNow is The Time to Defend All Abortions
“Democrats love to avoid it, and Republicans love to lie about it. But later-abortion care has never been more important.” Amy Littlefield, abortion access…
rePROs Fight BackTitle X Health Centers Share the Impacts of Withheld Funds – Part 2
Find part 1 of this episode here.In April 2025, some organizations and health centers receiving Title X funding were given sudden notice by the current…
rePROs Fight BackMedina v. Planned Parenthood Is a Direct Attack to Reproductive Justice
T/W: Mention of sexual assault at 20:29Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic was a Supreme Court case this term that specifically targeted efforts to…
rePROs Fight BackA Finished Term: Decided Supreme Court Cases Impacting LGBTQI+ and Repro Rights
From Skrmetti to Medina to Mahmoud, the Supreme Court has been busy issuing devastating rulings on cases that carry profound implications for LGBTQI+ health…
rePROs Fight BackTitle X Health Centers Share the Impacts of Withheld Funds - Part 1
In April 2025, some organizations and health centers receiving Title X funding were given sudden notice by the current administration that critical funding…
rePROs Fight BackCarole Joffe and David Cohen on their book After Dobbs: How the Supreme Court Ended Roe but not Abortion
Immediately after the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization Supreme Court case that overturned Roe v. Wade,shock, sadness, and anger were predominant…
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rePROs Fight BackInside the Fight to Repeal Massachusetts’ Gestational Ban
2/3 of Massachusetts voters support expanding access to abortion later in pregnancy, according to recent polling. Massachusetts still has on the books a…
rePROs Fight BackThe One Big Beautiful Bill Threatens to Defund Planned Parenthood
The One Big Beautiful Bill is a reconciliation bill which passed the House and has moved on to the Senate. Included in this bill are provisions that would…
rePROs Fight BackThe Propaganda That Threatens the FDA’s Mifepristone Regulations
Mifepristone is the first (and extremely safe) in two medications that people will take during a medication abortion—and access to it is under blatant attack…
rePROs Fight BackDr. Shelley Sella on Her New Book: Beyond Limits
There are many reasons why someone may require a third-trimester abortion, including both fetal implications and maternal implications (such as health…
rePROs Fight BackU.S. Aid Cuts and Their Global Impact on Reproductive Health and Rights
Global reproductive rights and investment in the agencies and organizations that support reproductive rights have often been used as a political football. The…
rePROs Fight BackThe Title X Network is in Crisis
Title X, under the Public Health Services Act, allows for a family planning and reproductive health-based pool of funding that government agencies and…
rePROs Fight BackWatch Out for These SCOTUS Cases Threatening LGBTQI+ Health and Rights
T/W: Discussions of suicide in the last 1/3 of this conversationThe health, rights, and wellbeing of the LGBTQI+ community are under increasingly distressing…
rePROs Fight BackBonus Pod: The Co-Hosts of Outlawed on Their Abortion Access Podcast
The majority of people in the U.S. support abortion, yet access has been decimated around the country. That kind of disparity deserves evidence-based…
rePROs Fight BackEverything You Need to Know About Abortion Later in Pregnancy
After personal experience with severe pregnancy complications and requiring a later abortion among a labyrinth of state abortion bans, Erika Christensen and…
rePROs Fight BackTemperature Check: What are the Current SRHR Challenges and Wins in the U.S.?
There’s a grab bag of sexual and reproductive health news from around the U.S. From the wins to celebrate to the updates to keep an eye on, Garnet Henderson…
rePROs Fight BackWhat Are the On-The-Ground Impacts of the Cuts to Foreign Assistance?
Within hours of the new administration’s return-to-office, disorder took over. A foreign aid freeze, a stop-work order, and the dismantling of key foreign aid…
rePROs Fight BackBMHW25 – Black Maternal Health, Medicaid Cuts, and Community-Based Care
April 11th- 17th officially marks Black Maternal Health Week—a week-long campaign centered on activism, awareness, and community-building for Black mamas and…
rePROs Fight BackThe SCOTUS Case Threatening Medicaid Recipient’s Ability to Choose Their SRH Provider
A new case with tremendous possible consequences for U.S. sexual and reproductive health and rights has made its way onto the Supreme Court docket. Medina v…
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rePROs Fight BackrePROs’ 50-State Report Card: The Looming Storm and How the New Administration is Primed to Make the Human Rights Crisis Worse
rePROs Fight Back released its 13th annual 50-State Report Card on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights. The United States, overall, received an ‘F’…
rePROs Fight BackChecking in on EMTALA: The Status of Nationwide Emergency Abortion Access
The Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA) is a landmark federal law that revolutionized the right to emergency healthcare and provides…
rePROs Fight BackProposed Cuts to Medicaid Could Mean Proposed Cuts to Sexual and Reproductive Health
Medicaid, the United States’ largest public health insurance program, currently insures over 72 million people with low incomes. Medicaid covers a host of…
rePROs Fight BackWendy Davis on the Abortion Landscape in Texas and Her Famous Filibuster
A complete lack of abortion access and a climate of fear amongst patients and providers has descended over Texas in the past few years. Wendy Davis, former…
rePROs Fight BackA Policy Agenda for Achieving Reproductive Justice
Reproductive justice is the human right to control our bodies, our sexuality, our gender, our work, and our reproduction. This right can only be achieved when…
rePROs Fight BackThe Trump Administration’s Dismantling of USAID
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), which was previously the largest bilateral donor across the world, was created in 1961 to use…
rePROs Fight BackThe Drove of Executive Orders Attacking Trans Health and Rights
The first day of President Trump’s administration, the outright attacks on the transgender community began. A drove of extreme executive orders has ruthlessly…
rePROs Fight BackFour Days In, Trump Reinstated the Global Gag Rule
The global gag rule, which prevents non-governmental organizations who receive U.S. global health funding from providing, counseling on, referring for, or…
rePROs Fight BackThe Helms Amendment Hurts Millions Worldwide
The Helms Amendment stipulates that “no foreign assistance funds may be used to pay for the performance of abortion as a method of family planning” abroad and…
rePROs Fight BackA 360° Look at Reproductive Justice
2024 marked the 30th anniversary of a host of significant moments for sexual and reproductive health, rights, and justice. Dázon Dixon Diallo, Founder and…
rePROs Fight BackBlessings at the Abortion Clinic: Bridging Faith and Repro
All faith traditions have diverse opinions and practices on reproductive health, rights, and justice. In fact, the majority of people of faith in the U.S…
rePROs Fight BackLooking Back and Ahead: Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in 2024 and 2025
Sexual and reproductive health faced unrelenting attacks this year, and the assault will likely only increase in 2025 under the Trump administration. Susan…
rePROs Fight BackHuman Rights are Indivisible and Under Attack
Human rights are born out of the belief that every individual is equal and deserving of life, dignity, respect, and freedom. States must then deliver on those…
rePROs Fight BackThe Prospect of Global Human Rights Under the Trump Administration
The incoming Trump administration won’t just devastate sexual and reproductive health in the United States—the harm will absolutely ripple abroad. Rachel…
rePROs Fight BackUnited States v. Skrmetti and the Future of Trans Rights
A new Supreme Court case, United States v. Skrmetti, will challenge Tennessee’s Senate Bill 1, which prohibits gender-affirming care for transgender minors…
rePROs Fight BackThe Election’s Devastating Impact on Reproductive Health and Rights
The November election will undoubtedly send sexual and reproductive health, rights, and justice (SRHRJ) spiraling. Erin Matson, Co-Founder, President, and CEO…
rePROs Fight BackThe Status of Abortion Access in Florida After the Recent Ballot Initiative
After the Dobbs decision that overturned Roe v. Wade, and for many years before, Florida served as an abortion access point for many people in the South. But…
rePROs Fight BackYoung People Deserve Reliable Birth Control Information and Access
Power to Decide, a national nonprofit dedicated to advancing sexual and reproductive wellbeing for all, has launched a new survey initiative called the Youth…
rePROs Fight BackSexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Hero Origin Stories – Round 6
Today is already stressful as is—that’s why we thought it a perfect time for round 6 of our series, SRHR Hero Origin Stories! If you haven’t already, check out…
rePROs Fight BackProposition 139: The Ballot Measure that Could Protect Abortion in Arizona
On election day, Arizonans can vote to amend the state Constitution to establish the fundamental right to abortion. This amendment, which would undoubtedly…
rePROs Fight BackBusting Disinformation and Pervasive Narratives is Crucial for Bodily Autonomy
Disinformation around reproductive health and rights is highly strategic, leading to pervasive narratives that intentionally divide and control. Anneshia…
rePROs Fight BackAMA: Taking Care of Yourself in a World That’s Hard on Reproductive Health and Rights
From self-care advice to an imaginary performance on the Great British Bake Off, Rachel Fey, Vice President, Policy, and Strategic Partnerships at Power to…
rePROs Fight BackAbortion In the USA: The Human Rights Crisis After Dobbs – A Deep Dive With Amnesty International USA
Abortion is a human right—it’s outlined in international treaties and standards that apply to the United States. But even before Roe v. Wade was overturned…
rePROs Fight BackThe Global Gag Rule’s Harm Has Persisted for 40 Years
The Global Gag Rule (GGR) prevents foreign non-governmental organizations that receive U.S. foreign assistance funds from providing, advocating for, counseling…
rePROs Fight BackSCOTUS’ Upcoming Term: What To Expect
Next week, the Supreme Court term will begin. While there are no abortion cases on the docket yet, there are many cases that concern sexual and reproductive…
rePROs Fight BackEconomics and Reproductive Health and Rights are Closely Intertwined
Economics and reproductive health and rights are connected issues. Especially in states where abortion is banned and contraception faces increasing attacks…
rePROs Fight BackEverything You Need to Know About the Equal Rights Amendment
The Equal Rights Amendment, an amendment to the Constitution, protects people from discrimination on the basis of sex. Kate Kelly, Senior Director of the…
rePROs Fight BackThe Midwest U.S.: Piecing Together Abortion Care and Access
The Midwest is a patchwork of different abortion laws—while some states like Michigan and Minnesota have protected access, others have completely banned care…
rePROs Fight BackThe Largest SRHR Wins and Challenges of the Past 30 Years
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency. The agency advocates for, provides access to, and…
rePROs Fight BackThe New Protections Added to Title IX—and the New Challenges it Faces
Title IX, a civil rights law enacted in 1972, is a statute meant to protect students from sex discrimination in educational environments to maintain equal…
rePROs Fight BackProject 2025’s Sweeping Implications for Reproductive Health and Rights in the U.S.
In previous episodes, we’ve outlined Project 2025’s reach into global governance, LGBTQI+ health and rights, and the international sphere. Sabrina Talukder…
rePROs Fight BackProject 2025 is Already in Action
Many of the outlined ambitions of Project 2025 are focused around concentrating executive power, de-regulation, and religious protections, all of which have…
rePROs Fight BackSexual and Reproductive Health in Emergency and Humanitarian Settings
In conflicts, disasters, and climate and health emergencies, many often consider food, shelter, and water to be the immediate needs of those impacted. While…
rePROs Fight BackWhat Could Project 2025 Mean for the LGBTQI+ Community?
Project 2025 is a broad vision regarding the future of the United States led by the Heritage Foundation. The project is hundreds of pages, centered on…
rePROs Fight BackWant to Stay Hopeful in the Ongoing Fight for Repro? These Leaders Share Their Inspiration
This week, we are doing things a little differently! We hear from advocates, medical providers, leaders, and researchers, who tell us about their strategies…
rePROs Fight BackSCOTUS Had a Big Term… What Does it All Mean for Health, Rights, and the Administrative State?
On June 27th, 2024, the Supreme Court punted Idaho v. United States consolidated with Moyle v. United States, which called into question whether federal law…
rePROs Fight BackHow Originalism in the Court Directly Impacts Americans’ Health and Rights
In the past month, the Supreme Court has interacted with three cases that have stark implications for the reproductive health, rights, and wellbeing of many…
rePROs Fight BackWant to Fight for Reproductive Health? Fight for Medicaid, Too.
Medicaid, the largest public health insurance program for people in the United States, exists on a state-by-state basis. But how could Medicaid possibly relate…
rePROs Fight BackAbortion Providers Share Their Reflections on a Post-Roe America
Two years after the overturning of Roe v. Wade, abortion providers across the United States are sharing their reflections on the current state of abortion…