For this interview, we spoke to Beth Sousa, the senior policy and strategy advisor at Planned Parenthood. This organization’s main goal is to ensure all people have access to the care and resources they need to make informed decisions about their own bodies. Planned Parenthood advocates for women’s rights by providing funding, making ballot measures, and getting more people to vote. During our interview, Sousa explained how our democracy plays a huge role on the topic of abortion rights. “A lot of it is about our democracy right now. Ballots are important tools,” she said. “There’s a lot to do… making sure everyone votes.” When people fill out these ballot measures, it gives them a say on crucial issues and how we can solve them. These are very important because they give citizens a chance to advocate for their rights and justices.

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For this interview, we spoke to Ana Oliveria, the CEO of the New York Women’s Foundation. The organization’s main goal is to ensure everyone their right to reproductive healthcare. The New York Women’s Foundation advocates for women’s rights by bringing together other advocates and providing funding for the women who need support. During our interview, Oliveria explained the importance of having control over our bodies. “Our body is our terrain,” she said. “We live in the world we create. When we don’t use that power, others shape the world for us.” Oliveria also spoke about how many people see the problem, and maybe even see the solution, but no one is really taking action.

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