"We’ve had reproductive rights in this country for over 50 years, and now those protections have been stripped away, so we should be cognizant of the fact that progress has been hard, earned and a hard one, and also has been taken away from us at the same time." #ARPowerTalks

"We also can’t pretend that the only people who have children and are parents are women. Men are also affected by this. This impacts everyone. "

"Criminalizing abortion violates human rights and is anti-innovation this matters to the people investing in the future of our economy." ARPowerTalks

Q: I would like to be able to explain to the people in my firm why abortion is such an important issue for portfolio companies, how would you go to the members of your team and say abortion restrictions are important?

A: What matters to your firm? What matters to your team and contextualizing it in a way that makes sense for them. Have those conversations and create coalition. Creating conversations helps you strategize and bring people along with you.

Christie: "We’re all on our own journeys here and continue to show up, continue to be involved, forgive yourself, and give yourself grace." Mandy: "It is so important to think about the importance of separating your shame from the actions."

Jana: "Never underestimate the power of the right nudge from the right person at the right time."

.VCs for Repro - Criminalizing abortion violates human rights and is anti-innovation. This matters to the people investing in the future of our economy. Vote like it matters to you! vcsforrepro.com

Talking to men about abortion is my sport

ICYMI, Janna Meyrowitz Turner, Mandy Bynum + Christie Pitts 💫, representing VCs for Repro, convened alongside our CEO Paige Hendrix Buckner. Their discussion centered on the intersections between abortion and all other aspects of the VC ecosystem. Watch the replay: youtube.com/watch?v=dtz_9G…

There is no cavalry coming. No miracle solution. No saviors. In the end, we, the American people - not any of our institutions - have to save our democracy by voting in defense of that democracy this fall. We are the cavalry. The responsibility is ours.

Part 2 - Navigating Policy & Regulation Amidst Current Political Dynamics with Janna Meyrowitz Turner, Portfolia, Center for Reproductive Rights and Fenwick’s Jennifer Yoo is underway!

We're launching Men for Harris on a national call tonight. It's audacious to do such a thing, but Kamala's theme "We Choose Freedom" speaks directly to the reasons why we must try, which were all on display at the RNC just a few days ago. (Register at streamyard.com/watch/7hwwejib…) /1

BREAKING John Giles, the Republican mayor of Mesa, AZ announced he is endorsing Kamala Harris for President: "Our party used to stand for the belief that every Arizonan, no matter their background or circumstances, should have the freedom, opportunity and security to live out

If Republican leaders don't enjoy being called weird, creepy, and controlling, they could try not being weird, creepy, and controlling.

🚨🚨 FUN ALERT 🚨🚨 Lotta guys including some amazing dads will be on tonight and every Thursday between now and Election Day. Spread the word! Join us! 🥥💪

So important to recognize forced pregnancy as forced, involuntary servitude. I argue that it violates the 13th Amendment. Here's part of the order signed by Judge Robert C.I. McBurney recognizing it's "eerily reminiscent" history to slavery in the GA Court order:

No judge or politician should be able to tell you whether, if, or how you build your family. But that’s the future Donald Trump wants for America. Our families need men like us to vote for reproductive freedom on November 5th. Go vote: IWillVote.com

This is why they don’t care about school shootings #project2025

ANNOUNCEMENT FROM VCs for Repro: Abortion is your business. Abortion is my business. Abortion is their business. Abortion is everyone’s business. VOTE like it. #carriedinterest #vcsforrepro #abortionisyourbusiness