Note: This is what I do now; I’m an activist full-time. I’m completely committed to changing the face of clinic access in this country. If you can, consider supporting my work so I can do more of it by clicking… Read More ›
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Dispatches from the Sidewalk — Clinic Defense (NJ) 02/15/14
Trigger warning: sexism, racism, verbal abuse, NSFW, DV, sexual assault in the Vine posts Note: This is what I do now, full-time. I’m completely committed to changing the face of clinic access in this country. If you can, consider supporting… Read More ›
Clinic Defense and Storify Starter!
Trigger warning: sexism, racism, verbal abuse, NSFW, DV, sexual assault in the Vine posts Audio version: Every Saturday I stand in front of a reproductive health clinic. In a “safe, blue state.” It’s one of the most volatile, horrific scenes… Read More ›
Repeal Hyde Already!
Typically I don’t do separate posts here for my Best of the Left Podcast activism segments, but this one is particularly relevant to the reproductive justice topics I routinely cover at Katie Speak. The importance of repealing the Hyde Amendment… Read More ›
Hal Sparks Radio Pgm — Now with 100% less Hal Sparks! (10/06/13)
Announcement! The Katie Speak Live Archives feed is up on iTunes! Subscribe to never miss my spots with Hal, Ledge and others! There will be a podcast feed for the audio versions of my blog posts coming as well, so… Read More ›
Dominating Democracy
You can find this post published at the progressive media site Raging Chicken Press. If you aren’t familiar with their work, the slogan “if you’re not angry, you’re not paying attention” should earn them a look (and a subscription). Texas,… Read More ›
“Pro-Life” Illusions
Thank you, Pro-Life Action League! I always enjoy when the opposition commentary proves my point. The fixation on one sub point from my last piece – Picketers vs Patients – is just the latest example of anti-choice activists knowing their… Read More ›
Picketers vs Patients
You can find this post published at This Week in Blackness. If you aren’t familiar with TWiB, go there. Now. Well, after you’re done here. They have excellent bloggers — like the fantastic Imani Gandy, aka the Angry Black Lady,… Read More ›
Memo to the Anti-Choice
Dear Sir or Madam: I am part of the post-Roe generation. I grew up under the protective umbrella the dedicated women who came before me secured through their tireless advocacy. They fought on behalf of the 5,000 women who lost… Read More ›
Open Doors
Come on in… I’m instituting an open door policy. Far too much is need of repair to turn away willing hands. My youthful, ideological mindset – as many predicted – hasn’t been tempered by experience, thus giving way to cynicism… Read More ›