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A Letter to the Editor: Crisis Pregnancy Centers July 26, 2024 To whom it may concern, Have you ever seen a sign on the side of a building or on a billboard with advertisements such as “Unexpected Pregnancy? We provide free pregnancy testing”, “Pregnant and Scared? Free ultrasounds are available!”, or “Considering an abortion? Peer counselors are here to help”. …

The Dangers of Crisis Pregnancy Centers Have you ever seen a sign on the side of a building or on a billboard with advertisements such as “Unexpected Pregnancy? We provide free pregnancy testing” “Pregnant and Scared? Free ultrasounds are available!” “Considering an abortion? Peer counselors are here to help” These advertisements may also mention things like free STD testing or …

In today’s stressful socio-political climate, it’s more important than ever to prioritize your mental health and wellbeing. Our Guide to Self-Care will provide you with the tools and strategies you need to prevent burnout while staying engaged in politics, advocacy, and activism.

The Importance of Voting, Now More Than Ever So what’s next in the fight for reproductive rights? Everybody’s faaaavorite topic, of course: the 2024 election! I hope you read that with dripping sarcasm, because I definitely acknowledge that many of us are already tired of talking about it. It’s one of the most divisive topics in the country, now more …

We’re Here #ForHer – The Impact of Sharing Our Stories Period pain. Abortion. Miscarriage. Infertility. Birth control. PCOS. Plan B. Sex Ed. High-risk pregnancy. STIs. Endometriosis. Postpartum depression. Cervical cancer. What do all of these words have in common? Stigma. Reproductive health has historically been a taboo topic that we are forced to deal with, often from a very young …

Recommendation: The Prairie Abortion Fund Book Club The Prairie Abortion Fund Book Club was established in 2019 as a way to foster a safe space to discuss books on abortion, allowing individuals to reduce abortion stigma and create a stronger community in advocating for abortion stories. Past book club features have included: Some upcoming book club discissions include: My Notorious …

U.S. Senate Subcommittee Hearing on Interstate Travel for Abortion Care On Wednesday, June 12th at 2:00pm, the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary held a subcommittee hearing on the topic of interstate travel for individuals seeking abortion care outside of states with abortion bans. The hearing introduces the Freedom to Travel for Healthcare Act , which is a bill that …

Red vs Green in the 2024 Global Women’s Strike and Day of Action Do we wear red or do we wear green? You may have noticed conversations surrounding the 2024 Nationwide Women’s Strike and Day of Action on social media platforms such as Tiktok or Instagram – discussions, and sometimes even discourse, surrounding what these colors mean and why it …

Get The Facts: “Post-Birth Abortion” Simply Does Not Exist On June 8th, 2024, The Bismarck Tribune reposted an article titled “2 Republican House candidates refer to “post-birth” abortions during debate”. This article was originally published in the North Dakota Monitor on June 7th, 2024. The article discusses last Thursday’s Republican Primary Debate on local radio station WZFG The Flag,  in …

Navigating Media Literacy in Politics Media literacy is the ability to access, analyze, and evaluate various forms of communication. It encompasses understanding how media messages are constructed, the motives behind these messages, and the ways in which media can influence and shape public opinion and behavior. Media literacy is essential in today’s digital world, where information is abundant and can …