Abortion
and Women’s Rights 1970

Jane Pincus is a co-author of  the well-known women’s health book, 'Our Bodies, Ourselves.' This book has empowered women in the U.S. and abroad with information and knowledge with which to take their health care into their own hands. Subsequent editions of the book have become available in 36 languages. Throughout that time Jane has testified and advocated for maternity care reform (and revolution!), for reproductive choice and justice. Also working as an artist for decades, she has lived  with her family on a hill in Central Vermont.

Mary Summers worked as a Physician’s Assistant in the 1980’s and 90’s, while continuing to be involved in political organizing. She also served as a speechwriter for Jesse Jackson’s 1984 presidential campaign and Harriett Woods’ 1986 Senate campaign in Missouri. After earning a graduate degree in political science, she taught service-learning courses on the politics of food and agriculture, and healthy schools at the University of Pennsylvania. She serves on the board of Philadelphia Jobs with Justice. She has published articles on American urban and agricultural history and politics and service-learning. 

Karen Weinstein has fought for women's rights throughout her career. She trained with Emerge CA to run for office and subsequently held elected office in the field of education. She was Chair of the California Democratic Party Women’s Caucus, as well as Advisor to Close the Gap CA, a statewide campaign to achieve gender equality in the CA Legislature. She is Policy Chair of the American Association of University Women, Berkeley. She directed three videos encouraging others to run for office. Assembly Member Nancy Skinner named her Woman of the Year and multiple organizations, including California Young Democrats and Democratic Women have given her awards for her leadership, public service, and for being an inspiration to young women.