The Real Fight Is Local: Repro Freedom State by State

Event ID: PP1162694

Fri, Mar 13, 2026 | 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Venue: Salon E (Hilton Austin Downtown)

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Summary

Since the fall of Roe, federal protections for reproductive rights are gone. What happens now is being decided state by state. This panel brings together powerhouse women leading the way on reproductive rights across the country. They’re not waiting on Congress; they’re building the future of reproductive freedom right now. You’ll hear real-world strategies, often at the intersection of race, gender, and democracy, and you’ll walk away with a clear understanding of what’s working, what’s next, and how to plug in. Because the truth is, we can’t win nationally if we’re losing in the states.

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