On the video below, Sonia Ossorio, executive director of NOW-NYC, explains the backgound of the project, and asks: "Why does your freedom of choice matter? Why does your health matter?"
A half-dozen do-it-yourself videos have been uploaded in which people explain their concerns or those of others in their lives.
NOW NYC explains: "The My Health Matters campaign highlights why your health deserves to be protected and not denied. Federal legislation is threatening women's access to vital health care, including an unprecedented attempt to restrict abortion. The pro-choice movement mobilized to save the family planning program and funding for Planned Parenthood in the 2011 budget, in a momentous victory. However, the Republicans are gearing up for more cuts in 2012."
NOW NYC details anti-choice proposals that on the horizon, including ones to cut Medicaid family planning funds; end Title X family planning and the women's health services; ban abortion coverage in health insurance exchanges, and give religious hospitals the right to reject the emergency needs of women.
Joining the campaign with a cell phone video is pretty easy! Videos of 1-3 minutes in length are welcome. The NOW-NYC website gives specific directions on its website: at this location. It says:
Why does your freedom of choice matter? Why does your health matter? If you can, include the state where you live and the phrase "My Health Matters" at the end of your video.
Help NOW-NYC put women's pro-choice health concerns at the top of the agenda by sharing your video story.
Posted by Cindy Cooper
Shown above, video from NOW-NYC "MyHealthMatters"
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