Yes, Even the "Good Ones"

Yes, Even the "Good Ones"

Why feminism keeps getting sidelined — even by our male allies on the Left. In this episode of "The Abortionfluencer Podcast," host Colleen Luckett explores a frustrating truth many feminists know deep in their bones: Even well-meaning, left-leaning men often diminish feminist analysis — especially when it comes to reproductive justice, bodily autonomy rights, and power. Using a childhood soccer memory as a metaphor (pass the damn ball, my dudes!), this episode connects personal experience to political reality — from social media algorithms and bro-dominated leftist spaces to centuries-old systems of misogyny (and misogynoir) baked into U.S. "democracy" itself. This one’s part vent, part history lesson, part love letter — and part warning shot. Top Topics Covered * Fighting your own "teammates" for legitimacy  * Why “good” men still center themselves in Leftist media and movements * How social media algorithms reward ego and bank accounts, not justice — and who really benefits? * A feminist critique of online Left spaces (yes, even popular ones) * Structural misogyny in U.S. history — suffrage, women of color hit the hardest, the ERA, and political leaders using reproductive rights as leverage * Why BOTH major political parties benefit from keeping women’s equality unresolved * The Epstein files, survivor testimony, and why women are never believed “enough” * “Even the Good Ones” — personal story tie in: Allyship, marriage, and how ALL of us must unlearn the patriarchy * A call to male allies: Listen, credit feminist voices, and then step back. Further Reading 1. "Seats Are Not Enough — Patriarchy Must Be Dismantled," by Batseba Seifu, Nov. 2025 medium.com/assay/how-women-are-devalued-and-oppressed-in-modern-patriarchy-584e33069616 2. Suffrage and the Seneca Falls Convention: crusadeforthevote.org/seneca-falls-meeting 3. Equal Rights Amendment: equalrightsamendment.org 4. Statement Calling for the Publication and Certification of the Equal Rights Amendment Before President Biden Leaves Office on January 20, 2025; New York City Bar hnycbar.org/reports/publication-and-certification-of-the-equal-rights-amendment-biden 5. Intersectional Feminism humanrightscareers.com/issues/what-is-intersectional-feminism 6. Women in the Black Panther Party isreview.org/issue/111/women-black-panther-party/index.html 7. "Women, Race & Class," by Angela Y. Davis en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Women%2C_Race_and_Class 8. "The Sexual Contract," by Carole Pateman en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sexual_Contract 9. "Misogyny: The World’s Oldest Prejudice," by Jack Holland en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Misogyny:_The_World%27s_Oldest_Prejudice 10. "Marxism and the Oppression of Women: Toward a Unitary Theory," by Lise Vogel en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marxism_and_the_Oppression_of_Women 11. Epstein files: Trump, Howard Lutnick, Steve Tisch among prominent names that appear in latest Justice Department release, CNBC cnbc.com/2026/01/31/epstein-files-trump-howard-lutnick-steve-tisch.html 12. Re: Epstein Files Transparency Act - Production of Department Materials, letter from 45's attorney general, Pam Bondi justice.gov/opa/media/1426091/dl 13. Father didn't believe the suicide story, but he could have just been in denial in his grief; total speculations RE: Virginia Guiffre, but worth keeping in mind about how power works.  reddit.com/r/Fauxmoi/comments/1kcbnwa/virginia_giuffres_father_insists_she_didnt_die_by Follow & Support If this episode hit you in the gut, you’ll probably like the rest of my work: * Substack: "The Abortionfluencer Files" theabortionfluencer.substack.com Deep dives on reproductive justice, feminism, class consciousness, labor issues — plus my ongoing "Miscarriage of Justice" investigative series on pregnancy criminalization and state violence. * The Abortionfluener Linktree website (tons of resources): 👉 linktr.ee/theabortionfluencer * Instagram, Threads, & TikTok (--> but moving over to UpScrolled): @theabortionfluencer * YouTube:  youtube.com/@TheAbortionfluencer * Blue Sky: @abortionfluencer

The Little Boulder Abortion Clinic that Could (ft. RISE Collective)

When the Boulder Abortion Clinic suddenly closed earlier this year, its staff faced the deepest heartbreak (and let's face it: the rest of us were right there with them!). But within a mere 5 1/2 months, they built something new from the ashes: RISE Collective, a patient-centered abortion clinic carrying forward Dr. Warren Hern’s legacy of compassionate abortion care later in pregnancy in Colorado. In this episode, Carlos and Isabel, patient-care coordinators at RISE, share how the former Boulder Abortion Clinic staff turned loss into action, what it’s like rebuilding a clinic from the ground up, and how they’re pushing back against anti-abortion misinformation. Tune in for a story of resilience, teamwork, and the refusal to let compassion be legislated out of existence! Rise Collective [https://riseboulder.org/] riseboulder.org @RISEboulder on Instagram & TikTok Donate! Rise Collective GoFundME [https://www.gofundme.com/f/rise-collective] gofundme.com/f/rise-collective Subscribe on Substack: ♀️👉 “The Abortionfluencer Files” [https://theabortionfluencer.substack.com/] theabortionfluencer.substack.com Feminist journalism, seeking justice for those harmed and maligned by the Forced Birth Industrial Complex in the United States. Find me on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube: ♀️👉 @TheAbortionfluencer Like what you heard? Please be sure to subscribe and comment!

Old Politicians, Old Laws, and the Same Old Attacks on Bodily Freedom w/ Sophia Kilmer

Sophia Kilmer — civil rights lawyer, founder of Defend Trans Rights, and host of her own podcast, Sophie Talks — and I decided to collaborate on the intersection between trans rights and abortion rights for this episode! She’s actually the one who had the great idea to blend our platforms, because as we both know, the right-wing uses the same tired playbook to attack both trans and reproductive rights — control the body, control the narrative, control the power. We chatted about recent Supreme Court decisions, including the Scrimmety ruling that basically legislates identity, and unpacked how Democrats keep managing to show up to a five-alarm fire with a spray bottle. We also got into heavier topics like American exceptionalism, the legacy of sundown towns, and how Senate malapportionment keeps the country hostage to minority rule. And yes, it got a little spicy when we talked about elderly politicians refusing to pass the torch. But don’t worry, we’re still friends. ;-) It’s a conversation about autonomy, hypocrisy, and the urgent need for collective action — whether that means fighting in court, in the streets, or at the ballot box. If you care about freedom, equality, and the right to exist as yourself, this episode’s for you! Key Takeaways * The right-wing uses the same tactics to attack both trans and abortion rights. * The Scrimmety decision represents a dangerous precedent for legislating identity. * The Democratic Party talks a good game but often fails to act decisively. * Gender roles are being weaponized to control both women and trans people. * American exceptionalism hides deep-rooted indoctrination and inequality. * Ageism and entrenched leadership block progress — it’s time for fresh voices. * Trans rights and reproductive rights are inseparable in the broader fight for human rights. * Activism, education, and solidarity are our best tools for protecting autonomy. Sophia's website: [https://www.sophiazoekilmer.com/] sophiazoekilmer.com Find me @theabortionfluencer on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Substack.

Part 2 w/ Joanie: From Planned Parenthood to Protecting Young People from Christian Nationalist Predation and Standing Strong for Our Communities

If you haven’t listened to Part 1 yet, go back and start there! In the first half of my conversation with longtime abortion rights activist and former nurse Joanie (@joaniephotos42 on Instagram), we talked about the devastating personal experience that ignited her love of Planned Parenthood and abortion rights activism, her early days doing clinic defense, and how the reproductive rights movement has evolved over the decades. In Part 2, Joanie and I go deeper into the intersections of Christian nationalism, child protection, and the hypocrisy of so-called “pro-life” politics. We discuss: * The horror of forcing children to give birth and how the U.S. is normalizing legalized child abuse under the guise of “family values.” * How extremist religious teachings have warped morality and emboldened abusers within churches and conservative circles. * The connection between defunding sex education and increasing child victimization — and why comprehensive, science-based sex ed is essential for prevention. * The criminalization of miscarriage and abortion, and the growing threat of law enforcement surveillance on private medical events. * Why abortion access is an economic justice issue that affects entire communities, not just individual women. * The importance of community care, social contracts, and fighting isolation under capitalism — because, as Joanie says, “healthy people keep other people healthy.” At the end of this episode, I circle back to Joanie’s question: “How do we find out who’s ratting out women for miscarrying?” When I said, “I’m working on it,” I meant exactly that. 👉 That’s the focus of my Miscarriage of Justice investigative series — where I dig into public records, expose predatory networks, and document how personal grief is being weaponized into criminal prosecution. It’s part of my larger independent feminist reporting on what I call The Forced Birth Industrial Complex, published on my Substack, The Abortionfluencer Files. [https://theabortionfluencer.substack.com]: https://theabortionfluencer.substack.com If you want to go deeper and see the receipts, documents, and investigations, you’ll find them there. 🔗 Other People Mentioned: * Monte Mader — Christian nationalism survivor, feminist educator, and advocate for unlearning religious indoctrination: @montemader on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/montemader/] * Reichwing Watch — Social media account documenting right-wing child sex abuse cases and hypocrisy: @reichwingwatch on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/reichwingwatch/]

Planned Parenthood Saved Her Life -- Now She Fights for Them (Part 1)

In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, Joanie (@JoaniePhotos42) shares how accessing abortion care as a teen shaped her lifelong advocacy. We talk about her early experience with Planned Parenthood, her work as a clinic escort in the '90s, her career as an RN, and how the same forces she resisted decades ago — misogyny, disinformation, and Christian nationalism — are fueling today’s attacks on bodily autonomy. Stay tuned for Part 2 to come. Please like and subscribe! Joanie's book recommendation: Letters to a Young Brother, by Hill Harper (I suggest buying from Afriware Books, Co., a Black-owned independent bookseller: www.afriwarebooks.com [http://www.afriwarebooks.com] ) Follow me across platforms: - @TheAbortionfluencer on Instagram, TikTok, Threads, and YouTube. - The Abortionfluencer Files on Substack — featuring "Miscarriage of Justice" investigative series about the criminalization of pregnancy: theabortionfluencer.substack.com (Paid subscribers get to see tons of extra info from criminal files I unlock for my investigations!)