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SiX collaborates with state legislators to boldly transform policy and build people power. We believe legislators should have #FreedomToServe
We are heartbroken by the tragic passing of Colorado State Senator Faith Winter, and we offer our condolences to her family and loved ones.
November 27, 2025 at 11:11 PM
And hope has gotten back up!

As we head into the holiday weekend, we want to reflect on these words by Dr. Michele Goodwin in the opening plenary of Beyond Borders 2025. We're all fighters here, and this is just the beginning! #BeyondBorders #StatePower
November 25, 2025 at 8:40 PM
The work isn't finished! Fanny Gomez-Lugo, Director of the Women's Equality Center and our partner, shares her vision for collaborative efforts to advance reproductive justice and rights, reflecting on progress in the US and Latin America. #BeyondBorders #StatePower
November 22, 2025 at 12:32 AM
State leaders discussed building cross-border strategies to resist authoritarianism, defend bodily autonomy, and promote justice—from tax equity to reproductive freedom.

Thanks to everyone committed to collective power, strategy, and deep dedication to change! #BeyondBorders2025
November 21, 2025 at 10:49 PM
A glimpse into Beyond Borders 2025: we saw inspiring panels with Latin American reproductive rights advocates, human rights lawyers, care-economy experts, and forward-thinking US state legislators who will bring these lessons back to their states! #BeyondBorders @oneillinstitute.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Jennifer Driver, Senior Director of Reproductive Rights at SiX, shares how Beyond Borders unites countries like Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica, and the U.S. to develop strategies that go beyond borders! 🇲🇽🇦🇷🇨🇱🇨🇷🇺🇸 #BeyondBorders #StatePower
November 21, 2025 at 10:18 PM
The morning of workshops and plenaries led to deep conversation and renewed our commitment to collective, cross-border action. We're extremely grateful to partner with @oneillinstitute.bsky.social to explore how global solidarity can strengthen democracy and human rights at the state level!
November 21, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Beyond Borders 2025 opened with community, solidarity, and purpose! In DC, state legislators, international advocates, and global leaders gathered to connect, strategize, and learn from the movements advancing reproductive justice and human rights under pressure and authoritarianism. #BeyondBorders
November 21, 2025 at 6:43 PM
What can US state legislators learn from the global struggle for human rights and abortion access?

Our Executive Director, EJ Juárez, welcomes us to Beyond Borders 2025, an international gathering of reproductive rights advocates coordinated in collaboration with the @oneillinstitute.bsky.social!
November 21, 2025 at 3:43 PM
USDA grant cancellations were due to carelessness, not policy! Memos uncovered by our partner @farmstand.bsky.social reveal the method was a simple keyword search targeting "equity," "diversity," and other terms. They even threatened school lunch programs. Details: farmstand.org/cancelation-keywords
November 20, 2025 at 8:32 PM
What can US state legislators learn from Colombia’s fight for reproductive justice? 🇺🇸 🇨🇴 Jennifer Driver, Senior Director of Reproductive Freedom & Health at SiX, shares her #GRWM as she prepares to discover just that at the 2025 CLACAI Conference in Bogotá, Colombia!

#CLACAI #ReproductiveRights
November 19, 2025 at 12:25 AM
AI surveillance is on the rise: from employers tracking us on the job to ICE targeting our communities.

On Nov. 18, join tech advocates, organizers & policy leaders as they share ways to fight back.

Pre-registration required: bit.ly/stopAIsurveillance @powerswitchaction.org
November 17, 2025 at 9:01 PM
New name! Same powerful space for connection and strategy!

Repro State Learning Lab is a collaborative space for sharing insights and promoting reproductive health, rights, and justice. Join on Nov 17, 1 PM ET w/ Cat Duffy and Christina Piecora on OBBBA Damage Mitigation. Register: bit.ly/sixlab
November 13, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Join @senanaliseortiz.bsky.social and Delegate Young on November 18 for a practical training on using vertical video to communicate w/ constituents. WV Del. Kayla Young and AZ Sen. Analise Ortiz will lead this space open to state legislators and staff.

Register here: six.community/make-policy-...
November 10, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Elections are just the beginning. At SiX, we help state leaders turn election-day energy into everyday action that strengthens democracy in every state. Join our network at stateinnovation.org
November 5, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Voters should choose their representatives, not the other way around!

Join us for a special briefing on how states can defend fair maps, featuring TX State Rep. Nicole Collier and Dan Vicuna from @commoncause.org

Thursday, Nov. 20, 1 pm ET / 10 am PT

Register here: six.community/redistricting
November 3, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Farmers are losing funding. Immigrant workers are being targeted. Food programs are getting cut.

Over 100 legislators from 7 Northeast states are standing up together to say: our communities deserve better, organized through SiX's CROP network.

Read more: six.community/northeast-crop
October 30, 2025 at 10:04 PM
New toolkit alert! SRA + SiX just released the Special Session Toolkit: State Solutions to the Federal Tax Bill. It’s built for legislators and advocates ready to act fast and use tax justice to protect their communities. Use it, adapt it, share with your colleagues. six.community/blog-federal...
October 29, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Tax policy helps legislators fund futures we deserve. Join SiX, State Revenue Alliance on 11/14 at 3 PM ET for a training on state tax policy and advocacy. It will equip legislators and staff with knowledge, resources, and key strategies. 🔗 Register now! six.community/tax-policy-1...
October 28, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Another research roundup for our repro folks!

SiX Repro’s ICYMI Research Roundup is a regular update summarizing recent sexual and reproductive health resources. We share insights to help state legislators create evidence-based policies. Check out our latest roundup!

sixrepro.org/article/blog...
October 27, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Together with @tcfdotorg.bsky.social's Black Maternal Health Federal Policy Collective, SiX helped host “State Success to National Impact: Celebrating Black Maternal Health Wins.”
October 20, 2025 at 10:28 PM
From panels to receptions, legislators in SiX’s Reproductive Freedom Leadership Council brought brilliance and passion to every space, inspiring attendees and shaping the national conversation on reproductive freedom.
October 20, 2025 at 10:28 PM
It was an honor to join the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's 54th Annual Legislative Conference in D.C., a powerful reminder that state leaders are truly made for this moment. 💪🏾 #ALC54 @cbc.house.gov
October 20, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Today is #IndigenousPeoplesDay, celebrating Indigenous leadership and sovereignty.

Last year, SiX brought Tribal leaders, legislators, and advocates together in Seattle for the first-ever Coastal Convening on Tribal food sovereignty and sustainable aquaculture—a moment of partnership and hope.
October 13, 2025 at 5:28 PM
16 Latina voices. 1 movement.

This #HispanicHeritageMonth, we celebrated leaders making space, building power & shaping justice for every future. The work continues. And we’re all in.

#HHM #ReproJustice
October 10, 2025 at 1:08 AM