Constitution Day event kicks off CHAP schedule with discussion on reproductive rights and constitutional privacy

Renowned political science educator Darlene Haines will be presenting a thought-provoking lecture on Reproductive Rights and Constitutional Privacy for the Fall kick-off of the Porterville College Cultural and Historical Awareness Program (CHAP). The event, titled “The Future of Women’s Health After Dobbs” is part of our Constitution Day Celebration and will take place on Tuesday, September 17 at 11:30 am inside the Porterville College Theater.

Haines, an adjunct faculty member and part-time lecturer at several California institutions, brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the topic. With over a decade of teaching experience, she specializes in American and California government and politics, as well as dual enrollment programs. Her online teaching has made political science accessible to a wide range of students.

The presentation will delve into the complex legal and political landscape surrounding reproductive rights in the United States. Haines will examine how the U.S. Constitution has been interpreted to protect privacy, particularly in relation to women’s reproductive rights. She will trace the evolution of these rights, from Roe v. Wade to the recent Dobbs decision, and discuss the broader constitutional implications of Dobbs on privacy rights and women’s health.

Additionally, Haines will explore the positions of key political figures, such as Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, and how their election could influence the future of reproductive rights and constitutional privacy in America.

This timely and important lecture is open to the public.

About Darlene Haines

Darlene Haines is an adjunct faculty member and part-time lecturer teaching American Government and Politics at several community colleges and universities across California, including Fresno State and California State University, Bakersfield. With over a decade of experience, she specializes in both American and California Government and Politics, as well as dual enrollment programs, helping high school students get a head start on college-level coursework. She has been teaching online for over seven years, making political science accessible to a wide range of students. She hold a Master’s in Public Administration from Fresno State and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Political Psychology from Arizona State University

For more information on the CHAP program, you can visit the CHAP Web Site.

Faculty members can also contact CHAP Coordinator Leslie Keele-Pelon for information on Extra Credit tickets for students.