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
Talkline Advocate profile: Lil
It's time to meet another one of the amazing volunteers who hold space and offer unconditional support on our national toll-free Talkline. This month we introduce Lil, who joined Backline as part of the inaugural Bloomington Talkline Advocate team in the Fall! How/when/why did you first get … [Read more...] about Talkline Advocate profile: Lil
Talkline Advocate profile: Lil
It's time to meet another one of the amazing volunteers who hold space and offer unconditional support on our national toll-free Talkline. This month we introduce Lil, who joined Backline as part of the inaugural Bloomington Talkline Advocate team in the Fall! How/when/why did you first get … [Read more...] about Talkline Advocate profile: Lil
Reflecting on Roe: Promise & Possibility
These are the remarks of our Executive Director, Parker Dockray, who was honored to be one of the testifiers at the January 29th service, Hope Moving Us Forward: 41 Years of Roe. When I was first asked to speak here tonight, I was a little nervous. I'm not really a church service kind of girl. I … [Read more...] about Reflecting on Roe: Promise & Possibility
Talkline Advocate profile: Sara
Welcome to another of our monthly Advocate profiles, where you get to know some of the folks who hold space and offer unconditional support on our national toll-free Talkline. This month we introduce Sara, who joined the Portland Talkline team in the Fall of 2011! How, when and why did you first … [Read more...] about Talkline Advocate profile: Sara
Backline Love: Gloria Malone
Welcome to the latest edition of "Backline Love," where we post Q&As with some of the people in the movement we love most. This month we are excited to bring you Gloria Malone, advocate for young parents, writer, and blogger behind Teen Mom NYC. Can you describe your work (paid, volunteer, … [Read more...] about Backline Love: Gloria Malone
Talkline Advocate profile: Chantal
Welcome to our monthly Advocate profile, offering you a chance to get to know some of the folks who hold space and offer unconditional support on our national toll-free Talkline. This month we introduce Chantal, who joined the Portland Talkline team in the Spring of 2013! How/when/why did you first … [Read more...] about Talkline Advocate profile: Chantal
Backline Love: Alissa Perrucci
Welcome to the latest edition of "Backline Love," where we post Q&As with some of the people in the movement we love most. This month we are thrilled to introduce Alissa Perrucci, PhD MPH, who is Counseling and Administrative Manager at Women's Options Center and author of Decision Assessment … [Read more...] about Backline Love: Alissa Perrucci
Talkline Advocate profile: Kat
Welcome to our monthly Advocate profile, offering you a chance to get to know some of the folks who hold space and offer unconditional support on our national toll-free Talkline. This month we introduce Kat, who joined the Portland Talkline team in January 2013! How, when and why did you first get … [Read more...] about Talkline Advocate profile: Kat