In this episode of the FreeHer Podcast, Andrea James sits down with former MA State Representative Jonathan Hecht to expose the deep-rooted secrecy in the Massachusetts legislature.🗳️ 72% of voters approved Question 1 to audit the legislature, but Beacon Hill is resisting.We uncover how legislative pay, leadership control, and ignored public hearings are silencing change and locking out grassroots movements.✊ The FreeHer Podcast is where lived experience meets policy reform. This conversation breaks down what’s really happening on Beacon Hill—and what you can do about it.🔗 Coalition Website: https://malegreform.org📅 People's Hearing on June 17th @ Church on the Hill (Boston, MA)

This episode of the FreeHer Podcast exposes how pregnancy is criminalized in the U.S. carceral system — from abortion bans to forced contraception and inhumane treatment.

Featuring Dr. Grace Howard, author of The Pregnancy Police, and Kimberly Haven, reproductive justice advocate and formerly incarcerated leader, we dive deep into the policies, language, and lived experiences shaping this hidden war on reproductive rights.

Get Dr. Howard's Book https://amzn.to/3H7u37j

The Trump administration has floated a shocking idea: sending incarcerated U.S. citizens to El Salvador’s infamous mega-prison.

NYU Law Professor Rachel Barkow joins the FreeHer Podcast to break down this proposal's legal and constitutional dangers — and what it means for due process, citizenship rights, and the future of democracy in America.

🔎 We explore:

• The Supreme Court's silence and limits •
• Due process violations and mass incarceration
• The terrifying precedent of punishing citizens abroad

📚 Featuring insights from Barkow’s book Justice Abandoned, this episode is a must-watch for anyone concerned about constitutional rights, mass incarceration, and government overreach.Get

Rachel's Book Here 👉 https://geni.us/nBrEYa7

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