In this episode of Tides Perspectives, we delve into the critical issues of reproductive justice and health equity. Host Christian Guerrero welcomes Tareya Palmer, who manages the Just Health Fund, and Beth Huang, who leads the Healthy Democracy Fund. They discuss the significant impact of recent legislative changes on reproductive rights, specifically following the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision, which overturned Roe v. Wade. Tareya Palmer highlights the importance of the Just Health Fund’s focus on health equity and supporting grassroots organizations in providing direct services and advocating for reproductive justice.

Beth Huang sheds light on the Healthy Democracy Fund’s strategy of supporting ballot measure initiatives to build a more inclusive democracy. She explains how civic engagement and policy changes are crucial in defending and expanding abortion access. The conversation underscores the necessity of localized efforts and the role of philanthropy in addressing health disparities and supporting marginalized communities. Together, these discussions provide an example of a two-pronged approach of supporting reproductive rights through philanthropic efforts – supporting both direct care grassroots organizations and ballot initiative campaigns.