Causes in Common: linking LGBT liberation and reproductive justice
Did you know that the Center has an initiative that brings together advocates from LGBT liberation and reproductive justice movements? It’s called Causes in Common, and we’re happy to announce that the third annual Causes in Common National Coalition Meeting begins today. The first National Coalition Meeting was held on May 30th, 2007 in Chicago. It was a huge success, with over seventy-five representatives in attendance. This year, on November 5th and 6th in Washington, D.C., representatives from Causes in Common member organizations will examine the history of the important intersection of Reproductive advocacy and LGBT equality, and strategize ways to move forward. Attendees will have the opportunity to attend sessions on access and allies in the Obama Administration; workshops on how to engage a new generation of activists; and work together to further develop strategies for a domestic human rights agenda.
So what does the reproductive justice movement have to do with LGBT equality, anyway? The Causes in Common website points to some significant historical connections, the legal underpinnings and shared enemies of both movements, and identifies policy intersections. Other LGBT organizations have noticed the connection as well. The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force contributed to the creation of a map that ranks states on reproductive and sexual rights.
The Center is proud to be on the forefront and working towards shared goals for reproductive and LGBT equality. Find out more by visiting the Causes in Common website.
