Abortion is extremely common. In America, for example, one in three women will have an abortion in their lifetime, yet the strong emotions sparked by the topic -- and the highly politicized rhetoric around it -- leave little room for thoughtful, open debate. In this personal, thoughtful talk, Aspen Baker makes the case for being neither “pro-life” nor “pro-choice” but rather "pro-voice" -- and for the roles that listening and storytelling can play when it comes to discussing difficult topics.

Aspen Baker: A better way to talk about abortion

A better way to talk about abortion

Pro-voice advocates for listening and sharing stories on abortion, moving beyond polarized debates to understand diverse experiences.

Empathy emerges when we imagine ourselves in others' shoes, not to agree, but to respect and value our unique human experiences.

Pro-voice: Bridging divides with empathy through listening and sharing of abortion experiences, fostering understanding.