Climate, Politics and Procreation: Loretta J. Ross

In the first episode of a four-part series exploring the intersection of climate chaos and reproductive justice, Meehan Crist talks to activist and feminist scholar Loretta J. Ross. Ross discusses how she's worked to prevent sexual violence by talking to perpetrators, the problems with today’s call out culture, why the Clinton administration’s healthcare plan prompted the development of the reproductive justice movement in the 1990s, and how to challenge arguments that link fertility with environmental crisis.Find further reading on the episode page: lrb.me/lorettarossLearn more about SisterSong on their website: https://sistersong.netSign up to our Close Readings podcast subscription: https://lrb.me/closereadingspodGet in touch with the podcasts team: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.