In this engaging conversation, Amy Luna Capelle, Executive Director of WAVE, discusses her journey into civic life, the founding and impact of WAVE, and her involvement with Planned Parenthood. She shares insights on political engagement, community building, and the importance of local governance. She describes the ways that reproductive rights are under attack in California, and offers steps that listeners can take to fight back.

Amy's article in The Truth OC

https://www.thetruthoc.com/p/the-republicans-are-banning-abortion

Link to donate to Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino Counties:

https://www.weareplannedparenthood.org/onlineactions/cOJVhOyrzkq4uBcxVekXFA2?sourceid=1000065&affiliateID=090160&affName=Planned+Parenthood+of+Orange+%26+San+Bernardino+Counties%2C+Inc.&refwidget=Historic_Donate_Button&_gl=1*1kflpyo*_gcl_au*MTI3ODY5NTU1NC4xNzU4NzY5NDUz*_ga*MTIzMDAwODk3Mi4xNzU4NzY5NDUz*_ga_ENXC8KHJL8*czE3NTg3Njk0NTIkbzEkZzEkdDE3NTg3Njk0NzckajM1JGwwJGg3MTU1MTQ5MDY.

Takeaways

WAVE was founded to build political power for women.

Amy Luna Capelle's civic life began with school involvement.

2016 election motivated Amy to increase political action.

WAVE focuses on gun safety, government integrity, and more.

Planned Parenthood faces funding challenges in California.

Local governance has significant impact on daily life.

Community building is key to political engagement.

Amy emphasizes the importance of transparency and dialogue.

WAVE collaborates with groups like Indivisible for impact.

Prop 50 is crucial for reproductive rights and democracy.

Keywords

WAVE, Amy Luna Capelle, civic engagement, Planned Parenthood, Orange County, women's rights, political power, community building, Big Beautiful Bill, Trump, Prop 50

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