Part 1: A Conversation with a Texas Abortion Provider

<p>The Advocates talk with Dr. Ghazaleh Moayedi, a champion of reproductive health and justice and an abortion provider in Texas. &nbsp;Dr. Moayedi talks about what it has been like being a provider in Texas since SB8 became law, the tireless work leading up to the enactment of this law, and what comes next.</p> <p>Action Items: &nbsp;</p> <p>Advocate for the Women's Health Protection Act (WHPA). WHPA is federal legislation that protects the right to access abortion. &nbsp;If passed, it would prevent abortion bans and ensure abortion access without medically unnecessary restrictions-like waiting periods, mandatory ultrasounds, inaccurate counseling. &nbsp;Get more information <a href="https://actforwomen.org/" target="_blank">here </a>and learn how to advocate for this legislation!</p> <p>Consider donating to these incredible organization to support Texans in need of abortion services:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://secure.everyaction.com/ztEh8Qeh80-k2k1Yuo5gTw2" target="_blank">Texas Equal Access Fund</a> provides funds and emotional support to people seeking abortion care.</li> <li><a href="https://www.lilithfund.org/donate" target="_blank">Lilith Fund</a> is the oldest abortion fund in the state, serving patients in central and south Texas.</li> <li><a href="https://donate.abortionfunds.org/give/323375/#!/donation/checkout" target="_blank">Frontera Fund</a> provides financial assistance, lodging, and transportation for patients living in the Rio Grande Valley or who have procedures scheduled at Whole Women’s Health in McAllen, Texas.</li> <li><a href="https://www.clinicaccess.org/donate" target="_blank">Clinic Access Support Network</a> provides transportation, lodging, childcare assistance, compassionate care, and occasional procedure funding to patients in Houston, Texas.</li> <li><a href="https://www.theafiyacenter.org/donate" target="_blank">The Afiya Center</a> was founded by Black women in North Texas to promote the reproductive health of Black women and girls. The center’s Support Your Sistah Fund p