Creating Safe Havens: Storytelling in Times of Reproductive Healthcare Crisis.

Autor: KENNEDY, CLARE FRANCES, NEGRI, ADAM, RUHROLD, LAUREN, WINDERMAN, EMILY
Zdroj: Hennepin History; 2024, Vol. 83 Issue 1, p26-29, 4p
Abstrakt: This text is a collection of interviews with individuals involved in reproductive healthcare and advocacy in Minnesota. It explores the importance of access to reproductive health services, the need for cultural competency and infrastructure, and the role of young people in creating change. The interviews also highlight the experiences of clinics and providers in Minnesota, including the challenges they face and the support they need. The text emphasizes the importance of individual involvement, such as writing letters, donating to local abortion funds, and engaging in political processes, to support reproductive justice. Vice President Kamala Harris recently visited a Planned Parenthood clinic in St. Paul as part of a national tour to highlight the consequences of the Supreme Court ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade. Oral historians have conducted interviews with healthcare providers and community members to document their experiences and create a more nuanced understanding of reproductive healthcare in Minnesota. Storytelling has been emphasized as a powerful tool for empathy and understanding, with individuals encouraged to share their own stories to destigmatize the issue. Overall, Minnesota has become a safe haven for reproductive healthcare, particularly in light of the recent ruling. [Extracted from the article]
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