Monday, August 19, 2013

Governor Brown Vetoes AB 926

Thank you, Governor Brown, for acknowledging the dangerous enticement that AB 926 would have posed on women in California who may have been unduly seduced into "donating" their eggs for research at risk of exploitation and health complications.

Click here to read the article and find the link to his Veto Letter to the Legislature.

http://www.synbiowatch.org/2013/08/california-governor-jerry-brown-vetos-bill-that-would-have-legalized-sale-of-human-egss/

Thank you to all of my guests on Women's Magazine for spreading their expertise and concerns for women's health.

If you missed the show, you can go to the directly to the archive HERE!


Peace and Thank You,
Global Val

Sunday, August 4, 2013

KPFA "Women's Magazine" August 5th: Human Egg Harvesting & AB 926 + More!

Monday, August 5, 1-2pm
Women's Magazine with Global Val
KPFA 94.1 & kpfa.org


TUNE IN to this important two-part show that will address a range of women's reproductive health issues.
If you missed the show, you can go to the directly to the archive HERE!


Part I: Harvesting Human Eggs & International Surrogacy: Risks to Health & Human Rights

Discussing California AB 926 (on Governor Brown's desk as of August 5th): A bill that would repeal the current limits on compensation for women who 'donate' their eggs to research, and elevate it to $5-10K. Framed as a 'women's equity' bill, it neglects the health risks of invasive egg donation procedures. We'll discuss the history of this legislation, the health risks - as seen in the acclaimed documentary Eggsploitation - as well the legal argument against harvesting human eggs & the under-regulated industry of international surrogacy.

Featured Guests:
- Diane Tober, PhD, Assoc. Executive Director of the Center for Genetics and Society
- Jennifer Lahl, Executive Producer & Director of the Award Winning documentary Eggsploitation: The Fertility Industry has a Dirty Little Secret - www.eggsploitation.com
- Mona Lisa Wallace, Esq.

AB 926 is going to be on Governor Jerry Brown's desk as of Monday, August 5th 2013, where he has 12 days to sign it, veto it or let it pass into law without a signature. To contact the Governor, you can write to his aide: lark.park@gov.ca.gov


Part 2: Reports from the Abortions Rights Freedom Ride

The first in a series of regular updates on KPFA Women's Magazine directly from the Abortion Rights Freedom Ride going around the country to raise awareness about new state laws that are challenging reproductive health rights.


Monday, August 5, 1-2pm
Women's Magazine with Global Val
KPFA 94.1 & kpfa.org


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PEACE & THANK YOU,
GLOBAL VAL


Radio Producer
Mutiny Radio & KPFA 94.1
www.globalval.blogspot.com