How To Restore Your Faith In Humanity

Exodus From 'The Jungle' - New America Media

Exodus From 'The Jungle' - New America Media

Check out this article posted on New America Media. A homeless encampment community broken up by the city of San Jose. While reading this Article it brought good memories. Memories of when I was homeless and running the streets as a juvenile and the different ways that so many people showed kindness and humanity towards me and others. This teen age boy who went out on his own and stood their with a sign of " housing for All" is inspiring. His dedication and courage to stand alone for a cause he believes in showcases strength. I commend this young adult for being a leader in his community.



If you are currently homeless and or facing similar issues please feel free to reach out on this blog and myself as well as the readers of this blog will do what we can to ensure you find felp and are aware of all the resources available to you.



Happy holidays to all,



: D

MARGARET SANGER

(1879-1966)

ACTIVIST

This women is an inspiration of how to be courageous because she cared so much about this issue she opened the first birth control clinic in the united states, knowing the law in New York State section 1142 was definite. Stating that no one could give information to prevent conception to ANYONE for ANY reason. Talk about courage and passion. 

Margaret Higgins Sanger (September 14, 1879 – September 6, 1966) was an American birth control activist, sex educator, and nurse. Sanger popularized the term birth control, opened the first birth control clinic in the United States, and established organizations that evolved into the Planned Parenthood Federation of America. Sanger's efforts contributed to several judicial cases that helped legalize contraception in the United States. Sanger is a frequent target of criticism by opponents of birth control and has also been criticized for supporting eugenics, but remains an iconic figure in the American reproductive rights movement.

In 1916, Sanger opened the first birth control clinic in the United States, which led to her arrest for distributing information on contraception. Her subsequent trial and appeal generated enormous support for her cause. Sanger felt that in order for women to have a more equal footing in society and to lead healthier lives, they needed to be able to determine when to bear children. She also wanted to prevent unsafe abortions, so-called back-alley abortions, which were common at the time because abortions were usually illegal. She believed that while abortion was sometimes justified it should generally be avoided, and she considered contraception the only practical way to avoid the use of abortions.

In 1921, Sanger founded the American Birth Control League, which later became the Planned Parenthood Federation of America. In New York City, she organized the first birth control clinic staffed by all-female doctors, as well as a clinic inHarlem with an entirely African-American staff. In 1929, she formed the National Committee on Federal Legislation for Birth Control, which served as the focal point of her lobbying efforts to legalize contraception in the United States. From 1952 to 1959, Sanger served as president of the International Planned Parenthood Federation. She died in 1966, and is widely regarded as a founder of the modern birth control movement.