#CCEduChat: A Great Success!

Thanks to everyone who participated in yesterday’s tweet chat with Sandra Fluke, National Women’s Law Center, and Law Student’s for Reproductive Justice! And yes, when I say everyone I even want to thank the people who were on who didn’t have the nicest things to say.

Everyone who contributed questions and were supportive- you all are amazing! A lot of really great questions were asked that drove an interesting and informative conversation. We had questions about the accommodation, what actions students can take on their campuses to ensure coverage as soon as possible, and specific questions about what preventive services are covered.

Some people had comments that were attacking and off topic. Their contributions were indicative of what’s driving this attack on women’s health- individuals being misinformed on why contraceptives are important for women’s health, not understanding how the law works, and the terms they chose to use show a general lack of respect for women. The reason I thank them is because their attacks are what we are fighting against- the bullying of women who stand up for their health and well-being. Their attacks only make us stronger and shed light on the truth. Contraceptives are basic preventive health care that women use for a variety of medically necessary reasons and no matter what their reasons, women should not be denied!

Get Informed! Check out our resources on contraceptive coverage and join the campaign, I Will NOT Be Denied™!

• Contraceptive Coverage without Cost Sharing Under the Federal Health Care Law: What Students Should Know(With Action Steps)
• Contraceptive Coverage “Accommodation” of Religiously-Affiliated Employers: Frequently Asked Questions
• Access to Preventive Health Care for Women in the New Health Care Law: Frequently Asked Questions
• Contraceptive Coverage in the Health Care Law: Frequently Asked Questions