Sarah Silverman Gets Serious about Women’s Reproductive Rights

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Sarah Silverman is playing host for the first annual V to Shining V event happening this Saturday^, Sep. 27, at the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center in Concord. Lady Parts Justice (LPJ), the “messaging hub” behind this event, is an up-and coming-movement aimed at “igniting the passion of the masses toward the fight for the glorious V, and its reproductive rights.” 

Musician Ted Leo will accompany Silverman, as well as LPJ lead writer and comedian, Leah Bonnema; and LPJ contributor and comedian, Benari Poulten; to celebrate the “awesomeness” of women and have a damn good time doing it.

Silverman was good enough to sit down—with herself, at her computer—and answer some hard hitting questions about life and vaginas.

Clock: How did you get involved with the V to Shining V event?

Silverman: It was created by my very close friend and mentor, Lizz Winstead (who co-created The Daily Show), and I’ll follow her to the end of the earth.

Clock: What excites you most about justice for vaginas?

Silverman: It’s a women’s issue, but it’s a human rights issue. I hope all sexes feel obliged and excited to come on Saturday. There’s a lot of bullshit going down, and it’s happening on a state level - the chipping away of women’s rights. A woman’s right to choose specifically, and access to safe affordable health care is being chipped away at. And it’s fucking important to know what’s going on and what your local politicians are up to because WE hire them. And if you sit back and don’t take action, then you really have no right to complain.

Clock: What kind of message do you think having the event at the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center planetarium sends to young women?

Silverman: Well I just love that we’re doing it: 1. in a place of science, 2. in a place named after a teacher and astronaut and woman who was brave in every aspect of [those], and 3. in a place where you can see a Pink Floyd Laser show.

hanges since you were tiny in regard to New Hampshire’s political climate toward reproductive rights?

Silverman: When I was growing up a woman’s right to choose WAS a right.  

Clock: In your opinion, what’s at stake in the 2014 mid-term elections?

Silverman: We have some great people (women) in office right now, but the people looking to unseat them are shitty in terms of women’s health. Even Scott Brown, who says abortion is between a woman and her doctor, has not reflected that sentiment in the way he has voted. The truth is in action and the action is their vote.

Clock: Were you ever a contributor to Plymouth State’s somewhat notorious partying reputation?

Silverman: Nope. Never was a drinker. A lil’ puffsky is my drug of choice. And that just makes you wanna be home watching Law & Order.

Clock: Are you planning on doing anything else super fun whilst in NH?

Silverman: I’m going to see my folks and some friends. I›m sleeping in my Mom›s bed with her, and that’s always good times. Lots of talking and laughing and TV and SLEEEP!

Tickets and more information about this awesome national movement can be accessed on their website: http://ladypartsjustice.com/