Ciarra Davison, Author at Ms. Magazine

The Ms. Q&A: On the Heels of June Medical Services v. Russo, A Conversation with Young Abortion Activists

“We see who’s on the Supreme Court. So for me it puts fear in my heart, and I know it puts fear into many others’ as well. That fear ends up turning into a passion and I’m hoping that people see our passion and our hard work, and know that we’re not going to stop.”

Feminists Took to the Streets After the Senate Acquitted Trump

Ciarra Davison

Chants of “Trump, Pence, out now!” were echoed by a cacophony of drums and horns on Capitol Hill. Speakers rose up to take to the stage, standing in front of a backdrop that screamed “REJECT THE COVERUP.”

Arts & Entertainment

Anonymous Feminist Street Artist Bambi Isn’t Backing Down

Ciarra Davison

In this tumultuous political era, the British-based Bambi is not sitting quiet.

Health

Young Feminists from Los Angeles to Kathikhera are Fighting for Global Menstrual Equity

Ciarra Davison

Young feminists in southern California are working with women and girls in India to fight period stigma and help increase access to menstrual products. We talked to five of them about their activism and their motivation.

5 Fast Feminist Facts About The 20-Week Abortion Ban Headed to the Senate Floor

Ciarra Davison

Last week, the House advanced HR 36—a bill that would criminalize abortion after 20 weeks of pregnancy nationwide—to the Senate. President Trump has already stated that he would sign the bill into law, should it ultimately end up on his desk.

Health

Q&A: Reproductive Justice Champion Loretta Ross on Resistance and Redefining Our Fight

Ciarra Davison

Ross talked to Ms. about the power of a reproductive justice framework, what she’s working toward and thinking bigger than resistance.

Health

Q&A: Dr. Willie Parker on Building Bridges and Changing the Debate Around Abortion

Ciarra Davison

” I can build a bridge, but I can’t make anybody cross it. I’m more interested in constructing the bridge.”

Health

When the Personal Becomes Political: Exploring the Power of Abortion Storytelling

Ciarra Davison

Two researchers set out to explore what would happen if women were in an environment in which they felt safe disclosing their reproductive histories—and found that women had the capacity to change their friends’ perspectives with their own stories.

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Confronting Women’s Hunger

Ciarra Davison

Women’s groups have come together to bring attention to the gendered nature of the hunger epidemic in the U.S. through the power of art and advocacy with a traveling conversation and immersive exhibit program crossing through dozens of metro areas in 16 months. This is Hunger, which is part museum exhibit, part theater, offers a unique opportunity for guests […]

Because a Period Should End a Sentence, Not a Girl’s Education

Ciarra Davison

In developing countries throughout the world—including Afghanistan, Uganda and India—between 25 and 57 percent of adolescent girls miss school or drop out all together because of their periods. Girl activists from LA and a filmmaker have joined forces to change that.

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