Women in America

Dr. Annie Andrews, candidate for US Senate in South Carolina, joins us to talk about healthcare and what she plans to do when she unseats Lindsey Graham. Get full access to Repro Ready at womeninamerica.substack.com/subscribe

Congresswoman Scanlon explains how the shutdown isn’t just about healthcare for those on the ACA, but about healthcare for all Americans. Get full access to Repro Ready at womeninamerica.substack.com/subscribe

OBGYN Dr. Kristin Lyerly brings us into rural hospitals to show us why they’re closing and why one abortion law somewhere affects us all everywhere. Get full access to Repro Ready at womeninamerica.substack.com/subscribe

The government is shut down! Congressman Magaziner gives us a behind-the-scenes look at Congress in the few hours before the shutdown, and tells us why he thinks Republicans will lose their fight against healthcare. Get full access to Repro Ready at womeninamerica.substack.com/subscribe

When AI overrides doctors to decide whether or or not people get healthcare, people will die. On this episode, Jess Craven breaks down how Dr. Oz handing Medicare to private AI corporations will create “death panels”. Get full access to Repro Ready at womeninamerica.substack.com/subscribe

Congresswoman Becca Balint gives us an update on the Epstein files and an insider look on what’s going on in the halls of Congress to get them released. Get full access to Repro Ready at womeninamerica.substack.com/subscribe

Executive Director of the Reproductive Freedom Alliance, Christina Chang, joins us to talk about how cross-state coalition building is key to fighting the VA’s new abortion restrictions. Get full access to Repro Ready at womeninamerica.substack.com/subscribe

Lifelong resister Beth Green speaks with us about the need for a potluck revolution, and how activism burnout is inherently tied to our psychology. Get full access to Repro Ready at womeninamerica.substack.com/subscribe

When it comes to voting or health policy, what happens in Texas never stays in Texas. State organizer and activist, Olivia Julianna joins us to talk about how Texas' gerrymandering will impact women far beyond the state. Get full access to Repro Ready at womeninamerica.substack.com/subscribe

What do the Epstein files, pro-life movement, and anti-woman laws have to do with each other? Fellow creator Amanda joins us for this episode where we connect the dots on the war that Republicans are waging on women in America. Get full access to Repro Ready at womeninamerica.substack.com/subscribe

Local TX organizer Ricky Longoria talks with us about the fight against Greg Abbott's redistricting, how House Democrats are holding the line, and the implications when what happens in Texas doesn’t stay in Texas. Get full access to Repro Ready at womeninamerica.substack.com/subscribe

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What do ICE raids in the U.S. have in common with guerrilla warfare in Colombia? A lot more than you'd expect. Eve sits down with Sylvia Salazar of Latino Lens to unpack how fear and surveillance have long been tools of state power - whether through forced disappearances in Colombia or family separations in California. Sylvia draws chilling parallels between Latin American conflict and today’s imm...

Birthright citizenship, gender-affirming care, discrimination standards, and more were all ruled on by the Supreme Court on their final day in session. Lawyer Rachel Cohen joins us to break down some of the biggest decisions, and what it means for the lives of us everyday Americans. Don’t miss: * Are the NYT’s lawyers asleep at the wheel? * Clarence Thomas is.. reliable? * What is the point of SCO...

Poverty lawyer, SNAP expert, and Lord Of The Rings enthusiast Salaam Bhatti joins us for an in-depth look at how the Big Bill is going to impact not just our wallets, but also our plates by taking over 42 million Americans off food assistance. Get full access to Repro Ready at womeninamerica.substack.com/subscribe

Veteran, dad, and fellow content creator, Kris Goldsmith joins us for this episode on the different ways that this administration is failing veterans across America. Our conversation takes us from war plans in Signal chats, to sham birthday parades, and beyond into the rise of domestic extremism. Highlights: * The insider scoop on the villainy of Pete Hegseth * Reminders of how vets continue to fi...

The cruelty is the point, and this time they’re doing it by causing confusion. This week, Trump rescinded guidance that said that EMTALA, the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act, requires hospitals to provide life-saving abortions to pregnant people. But guidance isn’t law, which means that hospitals are now unsure how to proceed. On this episode, we chat with OBGYN physician assistan...

Like the creeps that they are, House Republicans forced through the “big bill” in the dead of the night. With billions in cuts to Medicaid, Medicare, and SNAP, this bill is going to change American society forever. In this episode, we go in on all the b******t contained within the bill and share what we can do to stop it. Highlights: * Joni Ernst is a POS * Elon & Donnie hard launch their break-up...

The burn out is real! On this episode, we share how the constant barrage of bad news and bad comments gets to us, and how we should all prioritize rest alongside our activism to fuel us for the long haul. Highlights: * Get rest. Find joy. Get full access to Repro Ready at womeninamerica.substack.com/subscribe

American culture and elections are increasingly being determined online. For the last decade, the conservative right has heavily invested in digital media, and it shows. Conservative creators are paid in the 100s of 1000s, algorithms are favoring right-wing content, platforms are inflating conservative views, and media ecosystems are becoming apparent. In this episode, we discuss the urgent need f...

Could the new Pope help usher in new doctrine? Whether or not you’re Christian, living in the US means that Christianity impacts your life. In this episode, we discuss the possible implications of Pope Leo’s appointment and his stances on the everyday lives of Americans. Highlights: * Throwback to Episode 2: Get full access to Repro Ready at womeninamerica.substack.com/subscribe

Imagine if you couldn’t access your own money. Imagine if you needed permission to buy anything. Now imagine that was actually real life. In this episode, we expose Trump’s recent Executive Order targeting the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, i.e. the law that grants women the right to own credit cards and bank accounts, without the permission of men. Highlights: * All the red flags in Trump’s EO * H...

Is your body and future worth $5K? The Trump administration sure thinks so! On this episode, we take a blowtorch to the White House’s proposed “incentives” to get women to have more babies. Resources discussed: * Synopsis of the White House announcement: * Pari’s terrifying rendition of Katie Britt: * Choosing a period tracking app: https://allaboutcookies.org/safe-period-tracking-apps Get full ac...

What do RFK Jr.’s comments on vaccines, the cuts at the CDC, the war on women, and the elimination of USAID have in common? In this episode, we take a critical look at the destruction of public health in the United States, and the reasons why it’s on every one of us to stand up against it. Highlights: * RFK Jr.’s grift that keeps on grifting * How “wellness” influencers perpetuate anti-science lie...

Republicans want to stop women from voting, and the SAVE Act is their first attack! In this episode, we explain the new restrictions that the SAVE Act is proposing on voter registration and how those restrictions disproportionately target women. If you’re ready to take action to stop the SAVE Act, you can: * Raise the alarm by telling everyone you know about this! * Call your Senators via the US C...