“I am a deliberate and vulnerable organizer.” This is the mantra of Jess Louise (they/them/she), All-Options’ Indiana Organizing Manager. Having brought a wealth of community organizing and development experience to All-Options’ first organizing role, Jess joined the team in the summer of 2022, … [Read more...] about One Year of Organizing After Roe
Congressional Testimony from All-Options
On Tuesday, July 19, 2022, our National Programs Manager Paulina Guerrero testified before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Hearing on: “Roe Reversal: The Impacts of Taking Away the Constitutional Right to an Abortion.” You can read Paulina's full, written testimony below, … [Read more...] about Congressional Testimony from All-Options
Becoming BRAVE
by Shantae Johnson This post is a part of the Strong Families Mamas Day 2014 blog series and was originally posted on the Western States Center blog. Shantae is a doula, breastfeeding advocate, mother to six, and a board member of Backline. “Freedom is not given; it is won.” -A. Phillip Randolph on … [Read more...] about Becoming BRAVE
Backline Love: Gloria Malone
Welcome to the latest edition of "Backline Love," where we post Q&As with some of the people in the movement we love most. This month we are excited to bring you Gloria Malone, advocate for young parents, writer, and blogger behind Teen Mom NYC. Can you describe your work (paid, volunteer, … [Read more...] about Backline Love: Gloria Malone