Jenna Soard, founder and spokesperson of My Body. My Business., is conducting a 30-day election-season project that she says is intended to "point out the misogynistic attitudes of a lot of politicians, including some women, who believe women shouldn't have control over their bodies." In her video blog, above, she explains that her campaign was sparked by the controversy stirred up in April when TV commentator Rush Limbaugh called Sandra Fluke, a third-year law student at Georgetown University, a "slut" for arguing that birth control should be covered by her employer's health insurance plan.
Soard's strategy is to hit the road and "talk to random strangers to get reactions to my shirt," which reads "This Slut Votes." She has questioned those she meets on their knowledge of U.S. laws about women's health rights and finds it "shocking how much people don't know."
Follow Soard here as she documents people's reactions to her shirt and conducts short interviews. (One of the more surprising places she chose to visit: Disneyland.)
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While I'm aware of the number
While I'm aware of the number of bills that limit a woman's reproductive health choices in my state, (Oklahoma), I'm appalled at the amount of general ignorance displayed by men and women in regards to what their legislatures are doing. I applaud Jenna for being another person standing up to educate people!
I am so glad to see this
I am so glad to see this article. I have been following "This Slut Votes" on Facebook. We need to see more articles like this one in the women's magazines. Women need to be informed about what is going on in the legislature. And stand up to men like Rush Limbaugh.
Thank you so much for helping
Thank you so much for helping spread the word! So many still don't know how very bad this has gotten... we have to get everyone to the polls this year!
It is SO IMPORTANT for other
It is SO IMPORTANT for other women to recognize the War on Women's RIghts that the Republicans are waging! I applaud your efforts Jenna! Your ONE voice is resonating for MANY!! One person CAN make a difference and you truly are!!
Go Jenna Soard! We have
Go Jenna Soard! We have loved what you're doing and followed your campaign since day one. If we are to win this war on women and the ceaseless attack on our rights, it will be in great part thanks to women just like you, willing to make a commitment to increasing awareness and mobilizing women and men everywhere to find their voice and use their vote to to stop the orchestrated attack from the right! So, keep rockin' and doing what you do best!
In solidarity!
Susan Emry
Rock The Slut Vote
WarOnWomen.com
I think your effort to
I think your effort to educate the public is admirable. I wish I could see the looks on people's face when they read your shirt. I am sure there are all types of reactions. Thank you for speaking out.
Hooray!
Hooray!
What Jenna is doing is so
What Jenna is doing is so important! So many people do not realize that our reproductive rights are at risk. We must do whatever we can to spread the word and educate people.
Wow! What a great campaign.
Wow! What a great campaign. This slut supports This Slut Votes completely. It is time for women to speak out and let everyone know what is going on with the legislative War on Women. I love watching the interviews posted each day on Facebook. Great job!
I think what you're doing is
I think what you're doing is great! Keep up the good work slut.
I started following Jenna on
I started following Jenna on FB a while back, and have been delighted by her passion for this issue. I'm proud to have someone with such a calm, reasoned voice speaking for my gender.
Whoohoo! This slut votes too,
Whoohoo! This slut votes too, Jenna! Thank you for the great work you do. Love your attitude and energy!
I have been a strong
I have been a strong supporter of Jenna and My Body My Business since I learned more about her cause and started working with her. I was shocked about how much I didn't know about my own health rights! Thanks Jenna for educating me and the rest of the ladies in the office!
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