Sal Alves

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Pronouns: She/They

Location: Boston, MA

I share my story because my abortion saved my life. 

Abortion Advice: Your decision to have an abortion, whatever the reason may be, is legitimate. 

How I honor my abortion(s): I talk about my abortions around my anniversary with those I love. I also donate blood to my local Children's Hospital for children who were chosen to be born and who need help thriving. 

What I wish people knew about abortion: It's a very common medical procedure, and that it is absolutely healthcare. Also, people are choosing to have an abortion based on what is best for them, their family, and their future.

What is your favorite abortion movie?
I really liked the movie "Obvious Child" with Jenny Slate. I also liked that Alyssa Milano talked about her multiple abortions, and that felt important because multiple abortions are especially shamed.

Sally in the Press

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Women Of Color Speak Out Against The Whitewashing Of Reproductive Justice
Women Of Color Speak Out Against The Whitewashing Of Reproductive Justice

Recently, the New York Times published a feature about the racial and generational divide in the reproductive health and justice movements. The article focused on the ways in which Black and Brown women and non-binary people are excluded from prevailing narratives around the fight to protect Roe, while ignoring the very urgent and intersecting issues that affect their lives. I was one of the women interviewed and, after the piece was published, I found that much of the backlash was defensive; many people painted me and the young women of color interviewed as out of touch with the feminist movement, instead of embracing the opportunity in intersectional approached.

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