This episode was recorded in 2021. In this episode, we discuss reproductive justice with Rachel Fabi, PhD and Vira David-Rivera, MA. https://twitter.com/faBioethics https://twitter.com/vir_ajita Donate to the National Network of Abortion Funds below or find an abortion fund by state to support. https://abortionfunds.org/ View links below to support the efforts specifically mentioned on this episode. https://fund.nnaf.org/campaign/these-puzzles-fund-abortion-too/c392643 https://www.baltimoreabortionfund.org/ Texas’ pre-viability ban (Senate Bill 8) took effect in September 2021. Read the official statement of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists below. https://www.acog.org/news/news-releases/2021/09/statement-on-texas-sb8 Many states have since passed similar laws, and many others have trigger laws that would take effect if Roe v. Wade is overturned. Where Abortion Could Be Banned Without Roe v. Wade https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2022/us/abortion-bans-restrictons-roe-v-wade.html The Women’s Health Protection Act was passed by the U.S house but did not receive the 60 votes needed to overcome the filibuster in the U.S. senate. https://reproductiverights.org/the-womens-health-protection-act-federal-legislation-to-protect-the-right-to-access-abortion-care/ ACOG Statement on the Decision in Dobbs V. Jackson https://www.acog.org/news/news-releases/2022/06/acog-statement-on-the-decision-in-dobbs-v-jackson?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=acog2022-advocacy&utm_content=dobbs-decision-statement

Police presence in schools has become a conversation happening all over the country. As medical students, we found it pertinent to highlight this issue in the context of social determinants of health. To gain more perspective, we speak with Joshua King, founder of a non-profit organization in Syracuse, the Academy of Excellence, that supports students academically and socially in innovative ways. In addition, we speak with Dr. Irène Mathieu who is an academic pediatrician, writer, educator, and public health researcher whose work is focused on teaching health equity through medical humanities, community-engaged research, and child health advocacy. To support and learn more about the Academy of Excellence: https://www.we-are-excellence.com/ To connect with Dr. Mathieu: https://twitter.com/gumbo_amando The People’s Agenda for Policing: https://spaarc315.org/?page_id=39