Erin Matson

Reproaction

Erin Matson is co-founder and co-director of Reproaction, a new direct action group forming to increase access to abortion and advance reproductive justice. She has appeared in a variety of publications and frequently on television, including ABC World News, BBC World News and MSNBC. An organizer and strategist, Erin has led local, state and national advocacy campaigns on areas including abortion rights, contraceptive access and cultural representations of women. Erin has served as an editor at large for Rewire News Group, and a vice president at the National Organization for Women. She is the proud mother of a daughter.

How Those Fighting for Bodily Autonomy Can Prepare for the Next Four Years and Beyond

Erin Matson

The threat to contraception access is real, and it makes sense for people to fill prescriptions before the transfer of power takes place. It's also why people wanting an intrauterine device (IUD) should consider getting one before inauguration, while the Affordable Care Act still stands and IUDs are still covered without co-pay.

Stores Can Put Plan B on the Shelf, So Why Isn’t Harris Teeter Doing So?

Erin Matson

Mid-Atlantic regional grocer and pharmacy chain Harris Teeter is continuing to direct customers to the pharmacy or the customer service desk in order to purchase the emergency contraceptive.

Why Is Obama Afraid to Embrace Reproductive Rights?

Erin Matson

On June 14, the White House will host the United State of Women Summit to "celebrate the progress we've made on behalf of women and girls and to talk about how we're taking action moving forward." Yet abortion is nowhere on the agenda.

Welcome to the Mommy Wars, Paul Ryan

Erin Matson

Though Paul Ryan has an undoubtedly abysmal history where gender and economic equity are concerned, the uncomfortable fact remains that his actions with regard to his personal life may have progressive effects.

It’s Pope Francis Who Should Apologize on Abortion

Erin Matson

With his latest comments, Pope Francis has built a shiny new smokescreen to distract from the grave and immoral harms caused by the Vatican's opposition to abortion and women's equality.

Pope Francis’ Call for Equal Pay for Equal Work: Toothless, But Promising

Erin Matson

Sadly, the more Pope Francis speaks, the more things stay the same.

New Abortion Play Could Spur Difficult Discussions Among Audiences and Activists—and That’s a Good Thing

Erin Matson

Perhaps the same thing can take place with abortion rights as has happened with the Vagina Monologues: that, at the least, Out of Silence can act as a jumping-off point for activism that may push even further than abortion storytelling itself in the future.

12 Ways Young People Organized for Human Rights in 2014

Erin Matson

Contrary to a narrative that young people are apathetic or lazy or too busy texting to care about human rights, in fact young people are at the helm of the movement for justice for all people. I, for one, can't wait to see what they pull off in 2015.

Actually, Young People Are Leading the Abortion Access Movement Forward

Erin Matson

Instead of claiming that young people take gender equality for granted, we should be recognizing their work for reproductive rights and striving to better support them.

Why Is Georgetown University Denying Freedom of Speech and Assembly? A Letter to the President

Erin Matson

On September 22, Georgetown University campus police removed from outside the school's front gates a small group of students who had been peacefully advocating for reproductive rights, women's rights, and equal rights regardless of sexual orientation.

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