The Gender Justice Brief

In this episode, Erin Hart, Megan Peterson, and Jess Braverman discuss: The FDA approved Mifepristone for as part of a two-drug regimen for medication abortion in 2000 with unnecessary restrictions, but during the pandemic, the FDA relaxed rules allowing telemedicine access to the medication. After the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, ending the federal right to abortion, an anti-abortion gro...

Join Gender Justice experts to unpack the contradictory court decisions on medication abortion. We’ll discuss why the decision out of Texas is so extreme and the impact it could have if it goes into effect, what to expect next, and what we need to do now. This episode was recorded live, via Zoom, on Monday, April 10 at 5 pm CT Speakers: Megan Peterson, Executive Director Jess Braverman, Legal Dire...

In this episode, Erin Hart, Megan Peterson, and Abena Abraham provide a legislative update, covering: Dr. Sarah Traxler, Chief Medical Officer for Planned Parenthood North Central States (PPNC), testified on the Reproductive Freedom Defense Act in the Senate Health Committee. Since the overturning of Roe v. Wade, PPNCS has seen a 13% increase in patients coming from out of the region for abortion...

In this episode, Erin Hart, Megan Peterson, Jess Braverman, and Abena Abraham talk through the latest updates from the Minnesota legislature and abortion rights. First, we cover the Reproductive Freedom Defense Act, a Minnesota law that protects patients and providers from legal attacks from anti-abortion states. The bill is expected to be voted on in the House on Monday, March 20. Legal director...

The Supreme Court heard important cases in the October 2022-2023 sitting. In case you missed it, here is a refresher of what was ahead for the court. Decisions are still pending on these cases. Erin Hart, Gender Justice's Communications Director, and Jess Braverman, Legal Director, discuss 4 Supreme Court cases. 1) Students for Fair Admissions v Harvard, challenges whether schools can consider rac...

In this episode of The Gender Justice Brief, Erin Hart, Senator Erin Maye Quade, and legal director Jess Braverman return to discuss the groundbreaking case of Cooper versus USA Powerlifting, which has set a precedent for trans inclusion in sports. JayCee Cooper, Gender Justice's first client to join the podcast, shares her experience and why she brought the case against USA Powerlifting, highligh...

In this episode, Erin Hart and Megan Peterson, and Abena Abraham discuss the current state of legislation. Cynthia Lin's keynote leads into the episode. Description : In this episode, Cynthia Lin from the National Network of Abortion Funds delivers a keynote address at Reproductive Freedom Lobby Day in Minnesota, emphasizing the importance of advocating for reproductive autonomy and abortion acces...

In this episode, Erin Hart, MN Representative Leigh Finke, and Kat Rohn discuss the Trans Refuge Bill advancing at the Minnesota legislature. Anti-LGBTQ+ states like South Dakota are blocking necessary gender-affirming care for minors, denying them the support they need to thrive. The proposed Trans Refuge Bill in Minnesota is a crucial piece of legislation for the trans community, protecting thei...

Gender Justice Legal Director Jess Braverman and Executive Director Megan Peterson discuss the Alliance Defending Freedom’s lawsuit against the FDA for its approval of Mifepristone over 20 years ago. Mifepristone is the first pill in the two-pill regimen that makes up medication abortion. If successful, the lawsuit could hinder access to medication abortion across the country. The Gender Justice t...

Header: In this episode, Erin Hart and Erica Soloman (Exec. Director at NCJW MN ) discuss HF44, the Menstrual Equity Bill. NCJW Minnesota is pushing for the "menstrual equity bill" (HF 44 and SF 50) to fund menstrual products in public and charter schools. One in five students experiences "period poverty," and many miss class without access to menstrual products. NCJW Minnesota has distributed ove...

Erin Hart and Gender Justice Executive Director Megan Peterson give a quick update during a marathon debate on the Senate floor before the PRO Act vote. They cover the latest updates from the legislature, including the latest updates on the Minnesota Beyond Roe: Leadership Agenda for Abortion Access bills: the Reproductive Freedom Codification Act, the Reproductive Freedom Defense Act, and the Pos...

In this episode, Legal Director Jess Braverman and Special Projects Advisor Erin Maye Quade discuss how religion is being used to expand and limit civil rights. The Supreme Court's Kennedy v. Bremerton School District case called into question the use of the Lemon Test for Establishment Clause violations and raised questions about religion in public spaces. Title IX's exemption for religious organ...

In this episode, Erin Hart, Megan Peterson, and Abena Abraham discuss the latest news from the legislature and the 50th Anniversary of Roe v Wade. We discuss the latest news from the legislative session, starting with the PRO Act (Protect Reproductive Options Act), which successfully cleared the house with a vote of 69-65. The bill will now move on to the Senate. We then dig into the Reproductive...

In this episode, Erin Hart, Jessica Nyman, and Abena Abraham discuss the intense start of the Minnesota legislative session: What is it like being at the Capitol again? A lot of movement around abortion-related legislation. The PRO Act, which would establish a statutory right to choose reproductive healthcare options, including abortion, was introduced quickly and is a top priority for legislators...

The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) is hearing cases with important implications for gender equity and reproductive rights this term. In today’s episode, Gender Justice Legal Director Jess Braverman, Special Projects Advisor Erin Maye Quade, and OutFront Minnesota Board Member Jared Mollenkof discuss an upcoming case before the Supreme Court, “303 Creative LLC vs. Elenis” and what it m...

In this episode, GJB host Erin Hart, Jessica Nyman (Civic Engagement Director), and Abena Abraham (UnRestrict Minnesota Campaign Director) discuss the upcoming legislative session in Minnesota. The governor will be inaugurated on January 2nd. The Minnesota legislative session begins on January 3rd. The Reproductive Freedom Caucus and the Black Maternal Health Caucus will be important to watch...

Welcome to the Gender Justice Brief, a podcast about fighting for gender equity by breaking down legal, structural, and cultural barriers in expanding protections for all people regardless of their gender, gender expression, and sexual orientation. In this first episode, our host Erin Hart (Communications Director), is joined by Jess Braverman (Legal Director), and Erin Maye Quade (Special Project...