Bowdoin Reproductive Justice Coalition

03/03/2017

At our meeting last week we co-wrote a Letter-To-the-Editor in opposition to LD155, a law targeting college students' voting rights in Maine:

"When out-of-state students choose to vote in Maine, we are engaging with our communities. We spend the majority of our year in Maine — we consider these to be our local politics"

Thanks for writing,
Olivia Erickson, Angela Dahl, Zoe Aarons, Victoria Yu, Uma Blanchard, and Marcus Wright

Letters for Thursday, March 2, 2017: Ma*****na oversight, Trump’s immigration policy misguided, seek life in Christ

02/16/2017

There's no better stress relief than telling U.S. Senator Susan Collins how ~*disappointed*~ you are in her refusal to hold a Town Hall meeting for her constituents.

So join us TOMORROW from 2-4pm in the UNION for the ultimate self-care event...

CALL YOUR SENATOR POWER HOUR!!!!!!!!!!!!

You bring the phone, we'll bring the script.

(If you can't make it tomorrow, please check out 5calls.org for phone numbers, issues to call about, and scripts!)

02/10/2017

NARAL is in the Union until 4pm today hosting a CALL YOUR SENATOR POWER HOUR.

We have scripts; we have phone numbers; we have phone booths; we have a phone charger; we have EVERYTHING YOU POSSIBLY NEED TO MAKE A PHONE CALL.

If you're afraid of talking on the phone—it's only scary the first time! You probably won't even talk to a human.

If you can't make it, please check out 5calls.org and find some other time to call.

09/22/2016

Hi Bowdoin! Join us tonight at 7pm in the Massachusetts Hall Faculty Room (top floor) for our first meeting of the year. Can't wait to see you all there!

03/01/2016

Our "Before Roe" Event last week with Grandmothers for Reproductive Rights generated amazing conversation and inspiring stories! Please tag friends! Some moments and thoughts from the evening:

I really enjoyed making comparisons between reproductive rights in past generations vs reproductive rights today. I loved the passion and s***k of all the women here!

I will be calling my congressmen often!

What a privilege to exchange info and stories about the important issue that affects all women (and men) regardless of age. Important that we all work together.

I think a lot of us see the older generation as being very conservative or backwards, so it was really encouraging to hear from so many older women who ARE fighting for reproductive rights and to know we have intergenerational support on our side.

I LOVE old ladies. Amazing, powerful stories. The women who went away is amazing, and a national story that is completely buried. The stigma still exists, but it has changed for the better. We need to keep up vigilance or else we will go back to shaming and silence. Keep marching toward progress and transparency.

This is a dream come true—wise women sharing vulnerabilities and personal stories.

I LOVE women and am so impressed by the strength of these women. The stories and their persistence is incredible. LOVE.

This conversation has really reminded me—not that I ever forgot—how lucky I am to have so many options and resources available to me.

Love forming intergenerational connections. Sad how little has changed…

I love my birth control.

This was a really unique, eye-opening experience. I was touched by the personal stories of the women who participated and who were willing to share their experiences.

I felt really emotional, and I expected to. It was amazing to hear such history.

Always remember, it’s your body. Why should someone else have control over your body? Women need options!

I had no idea what the experience of being pregnant as a teenager would have been like a few generations ago. After this discussion, I feel so grateful to have grown up in the family I did with the resources I have. I know there still work to be done, but I still feel incredibly lucky.

02/09/2016

Meeting tonight @ 7 in Burn!

01/05/2016

We signed hundreds of postcards for pro-choice Maine legislators last month! It was a great event with GRR Grandmothers for Reproductive Rights and Bowdoin Women's Association. Thanks for turning out!

12/01/2015

Meeting tonight will be at 7:30 at Burn!

12/01/2015

Meeting tonight! 7:30 in Burn!

11/27/2015

Active shooter at Colorado Springs Planned Parenthood- yet another act of domestic terrorism.

At least one police officer has been injured in an ongoing active shooter situation at a Colorado Springs branch of Planned Parenthood Friday afternoon

11/17/2015

Just a reminder that our first meeting will be tonight at 7:30 in Burnett!

11/17/2015

Hey everyone! We will be having our first official meeting tomorrow 11/17 at 7:30 in Burnett House. Can't wait to see you all there!

11/13/2015

The justices agreed to hear a challenge to a Texas law that would leave the state with about 10 abortion clinics, down from more than 40.

10/21/2015

Thursday (Oct, 22nd) at Frontier there will be a screening of the award-winning documentary, Vessel (description below), followed by a panel discussion. The event will run 7-9. Follow the link below to reserve your free ticket!

http://www.explorefrontier.com/schedule/special-events


Vessel: "This uplifting and inspiring story chronicles a doctor’s campaign to change the political climate for women’s healthcare and access to safe abortion worldwide. Dr. Rebecca Gomperts sails a ship around the world, providing abortions at sea for women with no legal alternative."

Summary: Vessel Directed by Diana Whitten 1 hr 30 minutes Dr. Rebecca Gomperts sails a ship around the world, providing abortions at sea for women with no legal... Read More

10/17/2015

Katha Pollitt's visit was great! We were excited to see a big turnout from the Bowdoin community and beyond.

http://bowdoinorient.com/article/10457

10/16/2015

In case you missed us at the student activities fair and want to join, here's a link to sign-up!

http://goo.gl/forms/UES5evIn6x

10/14/2015

Welcome to the official page of NARAL Pro-Choice Bowdoin! We are in the process of becoming a Bowdoin chartered club. Info for how you can be involved and meeting times/location coming soon!