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Being Californian, in Three Sentences

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Stefanie Doucette

1. We stand behind what we believe

What It’s like Being an Abortion Provider in California

Pro-choice marchers at the 2017 Women’s March in San Francisco. Photo courtesy of Kristi Chan.

“Our job is not to just empty their uterus and have them get on with their life. It’s to make them feel better, just like at any other clinic where they go in, not feeling well, and they leave feeling relieved or feeling cared for.” Read more…

2. Although sometimes, what we believe in is the right to drink on the bus.

The Difference between the Bay Area and the Pacific Northwest

Photo courtesy of Kelly O'Grady

“Drinking on the bus is rad, but stepping in human feces on your way to a job interview really sucks. And yes, not being able to smoke weed in public can be irksome, but I do love sitting inside drinking coffee and watching the rain on an overcast Oregon day.” Read more…

3. And we’ve got an entrepreneurial, animalistic spirit.

This Guy Makes Rideable Stuffed Animals in His Garage

Photo courtesy of Andrew Renz (middle)

“Yes, drunk adults are like children — but you don’t have to be a child to enjoy riding a giant stuffed animal. How often do you get asked, “Would you like to ride this hippo?” And why the hell would you say no?” Read more…

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Last Update: February 16, 2019

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