This super-sized season premiere episode is a conversation with Erika Galindo and Mads Clendening about what happened on abortion at the Texas Legislature earlier this year. They’ll update you on the complex (and still-changing landscape) of abortion access in Texas, highlighting the challenges and legislative changes that have brought us to where we are now. We’ll also talk about the importance of reproductive justice, the role of abortion funds, and the need for community engagement and solidarity in the fight for abortion rights. The conversation also touches on the recent history of abortion access, including explaining how abortion was banned in Texas even before the end of Roe v. Wade.

Here is a list of resources, information, and organizations mentioned in the episode:

NeedAbortion.org

INeedAnA.com

ProPublica’s reporting on the death of Tierra Walker

Petition: Investigate Texas’s Maternal Death Crisis Now

Welcome to another episode of Gaslit, where your hosts Shae and Ivania welcome Taja Lindley from All Options for a conversation about what it takes to show up for pregnant and parenting people. This wide-ranging conversation digs into the connections between compassion, listening, and silence. We’ll talk about what person-centered care means and why the framework of reproductive justice shows us how we can navigate the contradictions and messiness that are part of all of our lives. You can learn more about All Options at all-options.org and connect with Taja at BlackWomensLabor.com.

Join us for an episode dedicated to yapping all about abortion on TV. Your hosts Erika and Shae welcome Blanca and Ivania from the Lilith Fund team to share the abortion on TV moments that had the biggest impact on them. We agree that self-care can sometimes look like chilling out and watching TV. But what happens when abortion pops up in the plot? If you love TV and are also being real about abortion, this episode is for you. We’ll take a close look at the abortions on Degrassi, Sex and the City, Heartbreak High, and Grey’s Anatomy. We also hit on The Ultimatum, Love is Blind, and the film Unpregnant. We want to know about the abortion storylines that made an impact on you, too!

Gaslit goes to Hollywood for this very special, celebrity-packed, Fund-a-Thon bonus episode. We are talking with Amir Talai, an actor and abortion activist who also happens to be a certified Fund-a-Thon rockstar! Amir has raised literally tens of thousands of dollars for the Lilith Fund hotline with the support of his creative and funny fans.

Join guest hosts Blanca and Cristina from the Lilith Fund team as they talk with Amir about his journey to abortion activism and building community online as a public figure. We’ll even get deep and talk about what redemption requires of us all.

For all of the men who listen, Amir has a message about the power, privilege, and strategic importance of your voices in the fight for abortion access. You’ll hear about Amir’s plans for Fund-a-Thon that include thirst traps, fistfuls of cilantro, going live on Twitch, and even the promise of a sumo suit!

For fans of Hazbin Hotel, where Amir plays the morally questionable Alastor, Blanca is right there with you with questions about how the characters might fit in our own little (abortion access) world. What would a demon think of JD Vance anyway? Let’s find out! There are spoilers for Hazbin Hotel and American Horror Story: Hotel ahead!

In this episode of Gaslit, we’re bringing you an important conversation with Katie Grimmer of SAFE Alliance of Austin, an organization dedicated to fighting sexual assault and exploitation, child abuse, and domestic violence. Shae welcomes a special guest host Ivania to talk with Katie about how abortion bans actually put survivors of interpersonal violence (IPV) in greater danger. In a world where up to 20 percent of pregnant people experience violence while pregnant, this conservation is critical. Shae, Ivania, and Katie also discuss the concept of safety planning and why emotional safety matters, too. You’ll learn how interpersonal violence is a reproductive justice issue and why the practice of getting and giving consent has the power to build a better future for us all.

Content warning: This episode discusses topics pertaining to sexual assault, domestic violence, trafficking, and endangerment of minors.

En este episodio deGaslit, hablamos sobre que debe saber usted si está embarazade en Texas: si desea continuar con su embarazo o solicitar un aborto. Hoy nos acompañaJessica Torres Macias, Coordinadora de Programas del Fondo de Igualdad de Acceso de Texas (Fondo TEA), para discutir las duras realidades de Texas, desde alarmantes tasas de mortalidad materna e infantil hasta severas restricciones al aborto. A pesar de estos desafíos, sabemos qué marca la diferencia: apoyo comunitario, fondos para el aborto y activismo.

Jessica nos explica los recursos que ofrece Fondo TEA, como su campaña Mi Decisión No Una Crisis y sus campañas de recursos para bebés. También analizamos las prácticas engañosas de los centros de crisis de embarazo (CPCs) y cómo los fondos para el aborto han aumentado para llenar los vacíos dejados por un gobierno que nos ha abandonado.

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On this episode ofGaslit, we dive intowhat you should know if you’re pregnant in Texas—whether you want to continue your pregnancy or seek an abortion. We’re joined byIris Garcia, Social Services Coordinator atTexas Equal Access Fund (TEA Fund), to discuss the harsh realities in Texas, from alarming maternal and infant mortality rates to severe abortion restrictions. Despite these challenges, we know what makes a difference: community support, abortion funds, and advocacy.

Iris walks us through the resources TEA Fund provides, like their My Choice Not a Crisis campaign and infant resource drives. We also break down the deceptive practices of crisis pregnancy centers (CPCs) and how abortion funds have stepped up to fill the gaps left by a government that has abandoned us.

The views shared by guests of this podcast are those of the individual speakers and not necessarily those of Lilith Fund or any organization or group that speakers may be employed by or affiliated with.

Over the river and through the woods… for an abortion? Unfortunately, that is the reality for Texans who need to access abortion care. That’s where practical support abortion funds come in. These organizations go above and beyond to get Texans where they need to go even as we continue to live under an extreme abortion ban. And while the workload is heavy (in more ways than one) the team at Fund Texas Choice joins us in this episode to share how they stay resilient, and even have some fun, as they do their life-saving work.

We’ll talk about the future FTC envisions for Texans — one where we can all find healthcare, healing, and bodily autonomy close to home.

The views shared by guests of this podcast are those of the individual speakers and not necessarily those of Lilith Fund or any organization or group that speakers may be employed by or affiliated with.