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Trans Liberation and Abortion
During Queer History Month in October, we invited Emmett Schelling, Executive Director of The Transgender Education Network of Texas (TENT), to join us for this episode of Gaslit. In this very important conversation, Emmett talks to us about trans history, sheds light on the struggles faced by trans-led organizations, and navigates us through the current barriers confronting queer, trans, and nonbinary people in the state of Texas. We also explore the intersectionalities of trans issues and abortion and why abortion is a queer issue.
The views shared by guests of this podcast are those of the individual speakers, and not necessarily those of Lilith Fund or any organization or group that speakers may be employed by or affiliated with.
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Nov 17, 2023
Organizing and Abortion
On this episode of Gaslit, we welcome Nneka Iheanacho, who organizes for abortion rights as the Houston Outreach & Organizing Manager at Avow Texas. Nneka discusses the community organizing efforts in Houston, along with the challenges and wins in our ongoing fight for reproductive justice. Together, we explore Avow’s Abortion Access Agenda, the impact of policy work, and delve into the transformative power of community building. We also unpack the issue of white feminism in repro spaces.
The views shared by guests of this podcast are those of the individual speakers, and not necessarily those of Lilith Fund or any organization or group that speakers may be employed by or affiliated with.
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Nov 3, 2023
Abortion and the News
Welcome back! On this season premiere of Gaslit, we are joined by Jessica Montoya Coggins and Rebecca Marques from the soon-to-launch nonprofit news organization, Texas Signal Media Foundation. We’ll talk about the great need for progressive public interest reporting in our state right now. We’ll also get into the power and responsibility of the media when reporting on abortion and what we would change about the headlines. This episode is extra special because we turn the tables, and your hosts, Shae and Erika, also get interviewed by our journalist guests. You’ll get an on-the-ground update about abortion in Texas and what Lilith Fund is doing to keep funding abortions. Finally, we had to make time for a little Vanderpump Rules tea.
The views shared by guests of this podcast are those of the individual speakers and not necessarily those of Lilith Fund or any organization or group.
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Oct 24, 2023
Welcome to Gaslit - Season 2!
Welcome to Gaslit, a podcast about abortion and reproductive justice. In this brief bookmark episode, podcast hosts Shae and Erika share what’s coming up in our second season and the various ways we’ve been gaslit to relinquish control of our lives, and how folks are fighting back!
The views shared by guests of this podcast are those of the individual speakers and not necessarily those of Lilith Fund or any organization or group that speakers may be employed by or affiliated with.
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Jul 17, 2023
It’s a Wrap
On the season finale of Gaslit, your hosts Erika and Shae sit down to watch some of their favorite abortion moments in pop culture—and share their hottest takes. They look at the abortion storylines depicted in Scenes From A Marriage, Broad City, Shrill, The L Word, and the OG abortion movie Dirty Dancing. This episode ends on a note about self care—just how Lilith Fund ends every staff meeting. Erika even shares a breathing exercise you can do along at home. Finally, Erika and Shae share how much gratitude we have for you for joining us this first season. We are already thinking about Season 2, so DM us (@lilithfund) to share what you want to hear next.
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Jun 30, 2023
Abortion Access for Young People
On this episode of Gaslit, your hosts Erika and Shae sit down with Client Services Manager & Sexual Health Educator Irma Garcia and Youth Advocates Serena Arzu and Keasia Brown from Jane’s Due Process, for a conversation about the additional challenges young people face trying to access abortion. With their message of “Trust Teens,” JDP is working toward a future where young people in Texas have full reproductive freedom and autonomy over their healthcare decisions. Listen and learn how you can support their work and help make reproductive healthcare truly accessible for everyone.
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Apr 14, 2023
So You Want to Fund Abortion
On this episode of Gaslit, hosts Erika and Shae sit down with Lilith Fund Development Director Blanca Murillo for real talk about money. We talk about the power and creativity of grassroots fundraising and why we wish our taxes went to funding abortion. We’ll lean into the discomfort around talking about money and offer a reframe: fundraising for abortion in our communities is one of the most powerful tools we have to destigmatize abortion care. And we’ll talk about how you can be part of our annual Fund-a-Thon, a 100% people-powered, grassroots fundraiser with all proceeds benefiting the Lilith Fund hotline. The fact is that we love giving people money for their abortions, so let’s talk about it!
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Mar 16, 2023
Abortion Moms
On this episode of Gaslit, we are joined by two long-time Lilith Fund leaders and abortion moms: our former Executive Director, Amanda Beatriz Williams, and Interim Executive Director Neesha Davé. We’ll talk about how to cultivate abortion mom vibes, the beauty of abortion funds in general, and the history of Lilith Fund in particular. You’ll get a peek into how Lilith Fund approaches our work and how far we’ve come — from garage sales twenty years ago to fighting back in the hellscape today. We’ve been through some things, so tune in to some wisdom about it.
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Feb 28, 2023
Birth Justice
On this episode of Gaslit, we sit down with our friends and birth doulas at The Afiya Center, a Black-led reproductive justice organization in Dallas fighting for the lives and wellbeing of Black women and girls.
Listen to learn more about what reproductive justice work looks like, how these leaders are taking on the maternal mortality crisis in Texas, and how you can jump in to help.
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Feb 10, 2023
Abortion on the Border
Puro pinche 956 a la verga! In a land used frequently as a political tool, a cadre of organizers, advocates, and activists have built community to ensure that people of the Rio Grande Valley are able to access abortion care. Join the Gaslit team as we talk to our friends at South Texans for Reproductive Justice, Frontera Fund, and the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice as they talk about what it’s like fighting for access in a hostile, sometimes isolated, and always militarized region.
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Feb 3, 2023
Aborto en la Frontera
Puro pinche 956 a la verga! En tierra que se usa frecuentemente como una herramienta política, un grupo de organizadores y activistas construyeron una comunidad para asegurarse que las personas del RGV tengan acceso al aborto. Únete al equipo de Gaslit para hablar con nuestres amiges en del Sur de Texas por Justicia Reproductiva, Fondo de la Frontera y el Instituto Nacional Latina de Justicia Reproductiva para hablar sobre lo hostil que es luchar por acceso, a veces aislado, y una región siempre militarizada.
The views shared by guests of this podcast are those of the individual speakers and not necessarily those of Lilith Fund or any organization or group that speakers may be employed by or affiliated with.
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Jan 19, 2023
Abortion Access is Burning
In Texas and the South, abortion access has always been fraught, and with recent abortion bans, it’s become almost impossible. Join the Gaslit team as we talk to OBGYN, abortion provider, and advocate extraordinaire Dr. Ghazaleh Moayedi as she shares what it’s been like doing the Lord’s work with an interfering government run by some devils.
The views shared by guests of this podcast are those of the individual speakers and not necessarily those of Lilith Fund or any organization or group that speakers may be employed by or affiliated with.
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Oct 4, 2022
Welcome to Gaslit
Welcome to Gaslit, a podcast about abortion and reproductive justice. In this brief bookmark episode, podcast hosts Shae and Erika share what’s coming up in our first season and the various ways we’ve been gaslit to relinquish control of our lives, and how folks are fighting back.
The views shared by guests of this podcast are those of the individual speakers, and not necessarily those of Lilith Fund or any organization or group that speakers may be employed by or affiliated with.
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