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During the last presidential election, many of the larger, national feminist organizations as well as individual activists responded to Obama’s campaign with enthusiasm. But a year after assuming office, his record on reproductive rights is mixed at best. This workshop will begin with a discussion of how the political landscape in the US has shifted – and remained the same – since Obama took office last year. After this bird’s eye view, we’ll zoom in to hear about local struggles that reflect the intersectional nature of reproductive justice – that is, how reproductive issues overlap with immigrant rights, anti-racism, economic justice and class struggle, gender justice, LGBTQ liberation. Specifically, we’ll learn from organizers who are working to expand access to services for low-income women living with HIV/AIDS, to fight for rights and respect for welfare recipients, and to organize queer youth. We will explore how the challenges and opportunities that face these local campaigns have changed since Obama took office. And we will share ideas and organizing experiences about how to bring reproductive justice issues into community-based activism.
