The most listened to romance novel podcast, Fated Mates is co-hosted by bestselling author Sarah MacLean and romance critic Jen Prokop. Weekly episodes include romance novel read-alongs and lively discussions of the work of the genre, highlighting the romance novel as a powerful tool in fighting the patriarchy…with absolutely no kink shaming.
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episode 63: Bonus: Rerelease of Bodily Autonomy Interstitial
We’re still big mad, and we stand by this episode from 2019 more than ever this week. Don’t miss a collection of new information & resources in show notes!
Season 4 begins next week! We love you!
Show Notes
You are listening to a rerelease of an episode we first aired in 2019, and you can find all the original show notes here. Information related to Texas law SB8, which went into effect on Sept 1, 2021 is below.
The new Texas law is a "heartbeat law" and effectively prohibits all abortions in the state of Texas. When the Supreme Court declined to block the bill, it effectively killed Roe v. Wade. You should read Justice Sotomayor's dissent here.
Read Stop Being Stupid About Abortion by Charlotte Shane.
As always, these laws will have the most impact on the poor and undocumented people. If you can, please support Planned Parenthood and the National Network of Abortion Funds, which helps people find abortion providers in their state. If you would like to donate specifically to people in Texas, this ActBlue donation page will split your money between 10 Texas abortion funds: Support Your Sistah at the Afiya Center, Whole Woman's Health Alliance, Inc., Jane's Due Process, Clinic Access Support Network, Texas Equal Access Fund, the Lilith Fund, Fund Texas Choice, Frontera Fund, West Fund, and The Bridge Collective.
For reporting, we recommend The 19th a nonprofit organization "investing in journalism that empowers women, women of color and the LGBTQ+ community." Also, the Texas Tribune has excellent reporting on everything you've heard about in the state, from coverage of SB8, to voter suppression, to COVID in Texas schools. You can support the 19th and also support the Texas Tribune with a donation.
As always, the impact of these laws disproportionately effects poor people, undocumented people, and queer people. At least 7 other states are expected to quickly enact similar laws. The Future Now Fundfocuses on local and state elections as a way of preserving democracy.
We are working now to reactivate Fated States and find a way to join the fight.