Since it seems my main venue of non-labor activism is charitable giving, I have signed on as a Co-Chair of the New York Abortion Access Fund‘s 10th Anniversary Celebration.
This is a wonderful organization that directly addresses what may be the greatest threat to reproductive freedom today: the high cost of, and limited access to, abortion procedures. This is an entirely-volunteer grassroots organization that puts money directly in the service of women in need. They do intake and connect women to the best health-provider for their situation, negotiate lower rates and leverage what matching funds they can raise from donors like you and help women get the medical help they need.
This may be the first time that the NYAAF has held any kind of event like this; y’know, a seemingly bourgey cocktail party. I’m glad they are doing it. Firstly, nothing is too good for the working class. Secondly, the organizational space that is hosting the event is, itself, a worthy charity. Thirdly, the women who have kept NYAAF as a going concern (on top of all the other demands of their lives) for over a decade deserve a little party. And, finally, because it’s an opportunity for people like me to invite you to check them out and either donate your money, or better, still, your time to one of New York’s best causes.