Reproductive Health: Can We Find Common Ground?
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It has become almost impossible to have a reasoned conversation about reproductive rights. From birth control to abortion, this minefield is strewn with political passion, convictions of faith, and seemingly irreconcilable moral choices. Women’s health writ large is in jeopardy as a result. What do women want and need? How do we engage in reasoned dialogue in search of common ground?
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Pat MitchellEditorial Director and Curator, TEDWomen; Co-Chair, Women's Media Cent... -
Willie J. ParkerBoard Chair, Physicians for Reproductive Health -
Miriam Zoila PèrezFreelance Race and Gender Writer; Doula -
Teresa YoungerPresident and CEO, Ms. Foundation for Women -
Vera PapisovaWellness Editor, Teen Vogue
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