SiX in the Press: 5 Black women on the frontlines of reproductive rights (and what they say about the next phase of abortion rights)
“There are over 7,000 state legislators in this country. Many receive support when running but there is no playbook once you assume your position,” Driver said in the Newsette this month. “That’s where SiX comes in – as a trusted resource for state legislators as they fight back against legislation that restricts our freedoms.”
She told Reckon that beyond quipping legislators to fight for reproductive freedom, SiX is also working to support the work of legislators of color “who are often overlooked as they fight for their communities to have meaningful access to care.”
As for the next phase in reproductive rights, Driver said, “Our goal is to build beyond what we experienced. We are not building to return to the bare minimum that was provided under Roe. We believe that communities can and should have what they need to thrive. We are working to shift power in states, so that no matter your finances, education, zip code, you have your full inalienable rights recognized.”