The fight to protect reproductive rights with Jamie Lockhart and Dr. Shanthi Ramesh

Transition Virginia

The next election could change whether Virginians have access to a safe, legal abortion. What is an abortion, anyway? Our guests this week are Jamie Lockhart, the Executive Director of Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia, and Dr. Shanthi Ramesh, an OBGYN and Medical Director for the Virginia League for Planned Parenthood. They explain why Texas's abortion ban changes the fundamental dynamic of politics between supporters and opponents of reproductive rights. But first, Michael Pope recalls the time he got under the skin of opponents of abortion rights during a 2019 March for Life rally, and why the language we use is so important. Comedian Steve Artley presents "The Reproductive Rights Medley." In the news this week is a constitutional challenge to a Virginia law allowing for "barrier crimes" that prevent well-qualified people with old criminal records from holding certain jobs. Will the General Assembly act to clarify laws on barrier crimes to reduce the negative impact to society? Also, the Transition Team listens to a voicemail from Kathy Burns who says she would feel safer when flying if she knew everyone was vaccinated. Will Biden ever move to mandate the vaccine for air travelers or will the industry enact the mandate itself? Subscribe for more. Transcript: www.transitionva.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/transitionva Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TransitionVA/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/transitionvapodcast/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/transitionva Email: [e-mail]