Summary: <p>Welcome to Episode 3! In this episode we kick off our series on reproductive rights and health in Texas by discussing abortion and PSR’s stance on the subject. Additionally, Laura interviewed PSR’s creator, Dr. Dona Murphey, about our organization and where she sees it headed.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Links</span></p> <p>If you haven’t yet read the Washington Post article detailing <em>how some politicians are hoping to avoid meeting with their constituents</em>, you can find it here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/powerpost/republicans-look-to-avoid-youtube-moments-in-fight-over-obamacare-repeal/2017/01/18/22bb2048-dd12-11e6-ad42-f3375f271c9c_story.html?utm_term=.bfac715c5b11</p> <p>Here’s some of the coverage on <em>concerned constituent trips to various offices of Senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn</em>, many of whom are PSR members! Keep it going, keep recording what happens, keep sharing with the media and on social media!</p> <p>http://www.mystatesman.com/news/state–regional-govt–politics/austinites-gather-ted-cruz-office-protest-trump-cabinet-picks/PeEG7vCs8S1ZKyohSStTrJ/</p> <p>http://www.burntorangereport.com/diary/32496/ted-cruz-locks-constituents-wont-make-appointments</p> <p>To follow the Women’s March <em>100 Days of Activism</em>, visit their website: <a href="http://www.womensmarch.com/100/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">www.womensmarch.com/100/</span></a></p> <p>Here’s the essay on <em>Reproductive Justice by Sister Song</em>: https://www.trustblackwomen.org/our-work/what-is-reproductive-justice/9-what-is-reproductive-justice</p> <p>Thank you for listening! If you have an idea for a show or would like to submit a personal narrative, you can email us at podcast@pantsuitrepublic.com.</p> <p>Pantsuit On! xo</p>
