PODCAST Strategy and Meaning, Victory in South Dakota Part 3

(cross-posted on plannedparenthoodadvocate)
 

 

by Karina
Web Editor
Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota Action Fund

Well, here it is--the third and final episode of our series on the defeat of the South Dakota Abortion Ban.  Today I'll be speaking with Connie Lewis, Vice President of External Affairs for Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, about the overall strategy for the campaign as well as the what the results mean for reproductive rights in South Dakota.  You can listen using the player below or subscribe to our free podcast in itunes.

 

Be sure to check out parts one and two if you haven't heard them already.

PODCAST Victory in South Dakota Part 2, Grassroots Strategy

(cross-posted on planned parenthood advocate)
 

 

by Karina
Web Editor
Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota Action Fund

Yesterday I shared part one of our three part series on the recent defeat of the abortion ban in South Dakota.  Well guess what? Today, we've got part two!  In today's episode I speak to Shannon Stevens, Press Secretary for the South Dakota Campaign for Healthy Families, about the grassroots strategy and how it all played out on the ground in South Dakota.  You can listen using the player below, or subscribe to our free podcast in itunes.







Be sure to check back tomorrow for our third installment of this series which will focus on the overall strategy of the campaign as well as what the results mean for the future of reproductive rights in South Dakota.

PODCAST Victory in South Dakota

(cross posted on planned parenthood advocate)
 

 

by Karina
Web Editor
Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota Action Fund

This week I'll be featuring a three part audio podcast series covering the recent defeat of the South Dakota abortion ban, focusing on the historical and political context for the ban, the grassroots strategy, the overall strategy, and what the results mean for the future of reproductive rights.  In today's episode, episode 1,  you'll hear my interview with Kathi Di Nicola, Director of Media Relations for Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, about the similarities and differences between the '06 and '08 ban. We'll also discuss South Dakota laws already in place that limit reproductive rights.

You can listen using the player below, or subscribe to our podcast in Itunes.

 

Be sure to visit our blog later this week for parts 2 and 3 of the analysis of the victory in South Dakota.

Reasons for Voting No on Initiated Measure 11

by Ashley B.

There are tons of  reasons to vote no on Initiated Measure 11. Why will you vote no?

Find out where to vote by visiting the Secretary of State's website. 

Subscribe to our podcast in itunes HERE.

Dr. Buehner Speaks Out Against IM 11! (part 2)

by Ashley B

Dr. Marvin Buehner is an OB/GYN who specializes in high-risk pregnancies.  In this portion of the interview (watch part 1 of this interview here), Dr. Buehner further explains how problematic this ban is and discusses what kinds of medical conditions are not covered by this measure.

Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast in itunes.

Sioux Falls Resident discusses Initiated Measure 11

Ashley B.

Public Affairs Intern

Joan, a Sioux Falls resident and activist, discusses Initiated Measure 11 and why it's important to vote no. 

Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast in itunes.

Medical Student Speaks out against IM 11

Ashley B.
Public Affairs Intern



Veronika, a 2nd year medical student, explains why she is opposed to initiated measure 11. Leave us a comment and tell us why YOU are opposing IM 11. Don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast in itunes.

Young Men Oppose IM 11!

by Ashley B. - Public Affairs Intern

A few weeks ago I got to sit down with Dirk, a young man who has been working against SD's abortion ban(s) since 2006.

His video is a good way to ask you to get involved now. We're about 8 weeks out from the election and every single day and every single person is going to be critical from here on out. Please consider working with PPSD and/or the Campaign for Healthy Families.

Dr. Buehner Speaks Out Against IM 11!

by Ashley B.- SD Public Affairs Intern

A few weeks ago I made a trip out to Rapid City, SD to meet with Dr. Marvin Buehner. He is an OB/GYN who specializes in high-risk pregnancies. His perspective on IM 11 is unique and, I think, an important contribution to the debate on IM 11. Please take a few minutes to watch his first video.

Just a friendly reminder, you can still subscribe to our vodcast in iTunes. This way, you'll never have to worry about missing a video.

Start Talking SD!

By Ashley B. - SD Public Affairs Intern

I hit the streets of Sioux Falls this weekend to find out what people know about IM 11 and how they feel about it. Over two days I probably talked to 75 groups of people and had some inspiring and encouraging conversations. Most people genuinely seemed to appreciate the work PPSD does as well as the courage it takes to stand up for reproductive rights in South Dakota. Many people offered to sign any petition I had, or fill out a supporter card (note to self: take those next time I go out).

However, as soon as I said, “oh, would you let our supports know for our new vodcast?” people clammed up fast. I completely respect a person’s right to keep their political opinions private. At the same time, there is part of me that wants to say, “but if we ALL let our opposition to IM 11 known it will be better! It will be easier to defeat this ban! I know it.”

Stay tuned to StandUpSD.com for more videos featuring experts in various medical, legal, and political fields who oppose IM 11. This week I’m meeting with a medical student, a former rape crisis center volunteer, and some of the Campaign for Healthy Families volunteers. If there is an expert you’d like to hear from please let me know and I’ll do my best to make it happen!

SD, we have got to start talking about this—out loud and in public. These videos are just part of that conversation.