Meet "Jane," the abortion activists who bested Chicago's mob

“Pregnant? Don’t want to be? Call Jane…” In Chicago in the 1960s, abortion was illegal and the Chicago mob was the only option. Until an underground collective, known as Jane, decided to step in. Filmmakers Emma Pildes and Tia Lesson discuss their HBO documentary, 'The Janes,' sharing insights into the bravery and activism of these ordinary people who helped thousands of women.  02:02 Filmmakers Emma Pildes and Tia Lessen02:21 The Origins of The Janes02:59 The Context of the 1960s05:23 Heather Booth: The Organizer07:18 The Risks and Challenges Faced by The Janes10:13 The Impact and Legacy of The Janes20:44 The Current State of Reproductive Rights23:34 Call to Action: Be the ChangeGuestsEmma PildesTia LessenResourcesWatch The Janes on Max or with you library card at Kanopy Donate to abortion funds: https://abortionfunds.org/General resources about abortion: https://www.ineedana.com/  Other films & dramas about the Janes: https://www.kanopy.com/en/product/jane-abortion-service Book: The Story of Jane by former member Laura Kaplan*  Find Us Online- Website: https://shows.acast.com/extraordinary-the-fight-for-reproductive-justice- Substack: https://theextraordinarypodcast.substack.com/- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_extraordinary_podcast - Merch: https://theextraordinarypodcast.substack.com/Credits- Host & Producer: Carolyn Silveira. Website: www.carolynsilveira.com, Instagram: @cmoneycmonster Substack: https://rhymeschemes.substack.com - Producer: Jennifer Bassett, Big Din Productions Website: www.bigdinproductions.com - Editor: Carolyn Silveira & Jennifer Bassett - Mixing: Max Liebman - Theme music: Katrina Zemrak- Cover art: Mauricio Diaz*(affiliate link) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.