Restoring Reproductive Freedom in Florida

Authors

Kyzer Nguyen, University of Central FloridaFollow

Streaming Media

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Course Code

LDR

Course Number

3215

Faculty/Instructor

Dr. Debra Edgar

Faculty/Instructor Email

debra.edgar@ucf.edu

About the Author

I'm Kyzer Nguyen, a social sciences major in my sophomore year. I have an interest in mass media, pop culture, and how peoples' demographics change their perception of the world around them. This was my first (and definitely not my last) foray into the political world, and has definitely reinforced my love for research and how people take in information.

Thank you to Yes on 4 and our UCF organizers, Cherry and Lola. We did our best for our cause, and Florida knows we're still here for them.

Abstract, Summary, or Creative Statement

In Fall of 2024, leading up to the 2024 Presidential election, I worked on the campaign of "Yes on 4", encouraging people to vote yes on ending Florida's 6 week abortion ban. Put in place with the overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022, many people in Florida were out of options before they even knew they were pregnant. I spent two months tabling twice every week to educate people on the amendment, and teaching UCF students how to exercise their vote overall.

I got to learn a lot about public service and working with a controversial topic such as abortion, as it made me challenge my perceptions about working in politics overall. Many people are intimidated by topics like this, but it's genuinely an amazing learning experience and a way to get to know one's community.

Additional Resources

https://floridiansprotectingfreedom.com/ (Our ballot measure's former website.)

Keywords

Political, Lead Scholars Academy, Ballot measures, Voter Advocacy

Recommended Citation

Nguyen, Kyzer, "Restoring Reproductive Freedom in Florida" (2024). High Impact Practices Student Showcase Fall 2024. 31.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/hip-2024fall/31