It's time to meet another one of the amazing volunteer Radvocates who hold space and offer unconditional support on our national toll-free Talkline. This month we introduce Natasha, who has been involved with Backline from our earliest days in Portland, OR! How/when/why did you first get involved … [Read more...] about Talkline Advocate profile: Natasha
Backline Love: Karen Law
In this month's edition of “Backline Love,” we hear from Karen Law, Executive Director of Pro-Choice Resources. PCR is a grassroots organization in Minneapolis working to provide a full span of reproductive health services to women and youth through advocacy, access, education and empowerment. Can … [Read more...] about Backline Love: Karen Law
Take Root, Take 2: Red State Reflections
by Gina Gordon, Bloomington Talkline Radvocate I didn’t know exactly what to expect when K.C. and I began our journey down to Oklahoma for Take Root 2014. I think that some part of me expected that it would function a bit like a support group. I envisioned small groups of feminists huddled … [Read more...] about Take Root, Take 2: Red State Reflections
Reflections on Take Root & Red State Activism
by K.C. Vick, Talkline Radvocate with the Bloomington Team Non-judgmental, full-spectrum pregnancy support is a rare and beautiful thing. Sometimes I forget that what we do at Backline is unusual. I've gotten so used to our small contingent of Midwestern radvocates, the support we give one … [Read more...] about Reflections on Take Root & Red State Activism