https://www.jessannkirby.com/click-read-love-5-6-22/ A New England based lifestyle blog written and curated by Jess Ann Kirby. JessAnnKirby.com is a place to foster connection, creativity, and meaningful conversation. Thu, 12 May 2022 10:24:23 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.0.1 https://www.jessannkirby.com/click-read-love-5-6-22/#comment-143069 Fri, 06 May 2022 18:13:26 +0000 https://www.jessannkirby.com/?p=43415#comment-143069 Thank you Jess for your post on reproductive rights. I know that it takes a lot of courage to put your position out there for all to comment on. As a former employee of Planned Parenthood, I can tell you that the front line workers endure a lot of day-to-day stressors (dealing with aggressive protestors is one, also supporting women who seek services can be emotionally draining). I worked for PP for several years, in different states and can attest to the care and advocacy they provide for us all. As long as local, state, and federal politicians hear from US, and know that we support a woman’s right to choose whether or not to have a child AND that we expect them to uphold this right (and that we will be monitoring their voting records), they will listen. Politicians watch daily numbers of constituent contact with their offices. There are several advocacy organizations who help elect pro-choice politicians (Planned Parenthood Action Fund, Emily’s List, NARAL, and others). Money matters, numbers matter (calling/emailing your legislators specifically), and making our presence known matters. Thanks again Jess!

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