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My journey as a Catholic Reproductive Justice activist

Apr 29, 2016 / Kristen Barton / Our Folks
I’m what you would call a cradle Catholic. I was baptized as a baby and I have been Catholic since. I go to Mass, read … Read More

Reproductive Justice and the Single Lady

Apr 15, 2016 / Kristen Barton / Our Folks
My latest read has been “All the Single Ladies: Unmarried Women and the Rise of an Independent Nation” by Rebecca Traister and it is amazing. … Read More

Real Education for Healthy Youth Act Fights for Comprehensive Sex Education

Apr 08, 2016 / Kristen Barton / Our Folks
We all remember the famous “don’t have sex or you will get pregnant and die, ” scene from Mean Girls. When a gym teacher in … Read More

Sexual Assault Awareness Month Provides Chance to Stand with Survivors

Apr 01, 2016 / Kristen Barton / Our Folks
****Trigger Warning: Sexual Assault**** Today is the first day of April, which means it is the beginning of Sexual Assault Awareness month. Awareness about sexual … Read More
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Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Can Improve the Workforce

Mar 18, 2016 / Kristen Barton / Our Folks
We know far too well that discrimination comes in many shapes and forms, and too often it happens to pregnant people in the workforce. All … Read More

Thoughts on Kim Kardashian's Nude Selfie and Reproductive Justice

Mar 11, 2016 / Kristen Barton / Our Folks
This week Kim Kardashian West posted a selfie online in which she was naked with black bars covering her breasts and vagina. Of course, slut-shamers … Read More
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Three Takeaways from the Biggest Abortion Case of Our Generation

Mar 04, 2016 / Kristen Barton / Our Folks
This week, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments about the Texas HB2 case, Whole Women’s Health v. Hellerstedt. HB2 is a bill in the Texas  legislature … Read More
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President Obama Just Took a Big Step for Sex Education

Feb 19, 2016 / Kristen Barton / Our Folks
Bless you, Barack Obama. This week, President Obama sent the U.S. Senate his proposed budget for fiscal year 2017, and he made a huge step … Read More

Planned Parenthood Research Shows Our Worst Fears Coming True

Feb 12, 2016 / Kristen Barton / Our Folks
Recently, two Texas researchers co-authored a study that said exactly what we already know — as Planned Parenthood centers crumble, so does access to healthcare. … Read More

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