Ep. 63: How Parents Are Fighting Anti-LGBTQ Policies in Florida with Nadine Smith
04/04/24 • 44 min
In this episode Diana talks to Nadine Smith, Executive Director of Equality Florida, about everyone should be paying attention to what is happening in Florida, how the tide is turning and she remains hopeful abotu the future. Nadie discusses how Equality Florida is fighting anti-LGBTQ policies in Florida (and how they're winning).
In this candid conversation, Nadine also shares the incredible organizing that is happening on the ground, in what she calls "Frontline Florida," and how parents from all over the country can support actions and efforts on the ground.
Listen to find out what organizing tactics have worked in Florida, why they issued a travel advisory to Florida, how Equality Florida is combatting book bans and fighting to #bringbooksback, and how parents are raise their voices against anti-LGBTQ policies in Florida.
Nadine also has some GREAT ideas about how you can support Florida (even far afar!)
Make sure to follow Equality Florida on Instagram @equalityfl
If you like this episode, check out Diana's great conversations with:
- The Youth Vote and Disinformation in the Latinx Community with Maria Teresa Kumar, Executive Director of Voto Latino
- Why Centering our Youth's Wellbeing is a Win for Our Society with Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson, Executive Director of the Children's Defense Fund
- Why Mom Power is More Important than Ever with Kristin Rowe-Finkbeinwer, Executive Director of MomsRising
Don't forget to check out our SHOP that is now LIVE!
Until next time, don't forget hope is our superpower.
In this episode Diana talks to Nadine Smith, Executive Director of Equality Florida, about everyone should be paying attention to what is happening in Florida, how the tide is turning and she remains hopeful abotu the future. Nadie discusses how Equality Florida is fighting anti-LGBTQ policies in Florida (and how they're winning).
In this candid conversation, Nadine also shares the incredible organizing that is happening on the ground, in what she calls "Frontline Florida," and how parents from all over the country can support actions and efforts on the ground.
Listen to find out what organizing tactics have worked in Florida, why they issued a travel advisory to Florida, how Equality Florida is combatting book bans and fighting to #bringbooksback, and how parents are raise their voices against anti-LGBTQ policies in Florida.
Nadine also has some GREAT ideas about how you can support Florida (even far afar!)
Make sure to follow Equality Florida on Instagram @equalityfl
If you like this episode, check out Diana's great conversations with:
- The Youth Vote and Disinformation in the Latinx Community with Maria Teresa Kumar, Executive Director of Voto Latino
- Why Centering our Youth's Wellbeing is a Win for Our Society with Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson, Executive Director of the Children's Defense Fund
- Why Mom Power is More Important than Ever with Kristin Rowe-Finkbeinwer, Executive Director of MomsRising
Don't forget to check out our SHOP that is now LIVE!
Until next time, don't forget hope is our superpower.
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In this episode, Diana chats with Victoria Nichols, the project director of Free the Pill to discuss the Opill, which is the first-ever over-the-counter birth control pill which will be available online and on store shelves soon.
The Free the Pill coalition is a group of more than 200 reproductive health, rights, and justice organizations, research and advocacy groups, youth activists, health care providers, prominent medical and health professional associations, and others who share a commitment to ensuring more equitable access to safe, effective, and affordable birth control to people of all ages, backgrounds, and identities in the United States.
In this conversation Diana and Victoria discuss:
- how the availability of the Opill would decrease barriers to birth control access
- The cost of the Opill and what "over the counter" means for insurance coverage
- What does the science say about the effectiveness of over the counter birth control pills
- How did the FDA come to their decision to make Opill available?
- What is next for the Free The Pill coalition
- AND MORE!
You can follow Free the Pill on Instagram: @free_the_pill
If you liked this episode, check out:
Ep. 54: Latinas Access to Reproductive Care with Lupe Rodriguez
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Ep. 2: ReproRights and Reproductive Justice with Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas
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Welcome to Parenting and Politics, a podcast for parents who want to make a difference, where we look at parenting through a political lens. I'm Diana Limongi. Today, our guest is Nadine Smith, who is the Executive Director of Equality Florida, and I'm excited she's here to discuss what's going on in Florida and how her organization is fighting back.
Diana LimongiHi, nadine.
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