"You Don't Own Me" PSA

Women constitute more than half of the population. In 2008, 60% of voters were women. It is estimated that 10 million more women than men will vote in this election. Despite this, women make up only 16% of Congress. Women earn only 70 cents to each dollar men make. Women of color and undocumented women make less than white citizens. Mitt Romney and the Republican Party are determined to overturn Roe V. Wade. Romney has not supported equal pay for women (The Lily Ledbetter Fair Pay Act). Romney has vowed to defund Planned Parenthood. Romney has vowed to repeal the Affordable Care Act. Romney doesn't want health care to cover birth control. Romney says same sex marriage should be banned with a Constitutional Amendment.
Women, let's rise up. Our vote alone can win this election. A vote for Obama is a vote for your health and your right to choose. It is a vote for equal pay and equal rights. A vote for Obama is a vote for our families. It is a vote to marry who you choose. It's a vote to start a family when you choose. A vote for Obama says that we won't stand for violence against women and that rape is rape. Our vote ensures that our daughters will grow up with the same rights that we've had. A vote for Obama sends a message: This war on women must end. We will not go backwards.
This election is shockingly close. Our safety is at stake. Our silence is consent and our vote is our voice. Let's get active. Let's get out every vote we can. Let's make this election a mandate. A mandate to finally ensure women the respect, dignity and equality we all deserve! This is now. This is our call to action. Once and for all, let's take back the power that is so inherently and naturally ours!
Appearances by:
Abbey Lee Kershaw
Alexa Chung
Alia Penner
Alia Shawkat
Amy Rose Spiegel
Amanda Zazi Charchian
Ana Calderon
Anna Fitzpatrick
Ariana Delawari
Arrow and Ada
Barb Morrison
Becky Stark
Brodie Lancaster
Brooke Williams
Carlen Altman
Carrie Brownstein
Cassie Carello
Chapin Sisters
Courtney Hall
Courtney Martin
Elle Wagner
Erika Spring
Hannah Johnson
India Menuez
Judith Iocovozzi
Justin Vivian Bond
Karen Elson
Kate Nash
Kate Urcioli
Katy Goodman
Kime Buzzelli
Krista Bachmeier
Kristina Uriegas
Leah Siegel
Leith Clark
Lena Dunham
Lesley Gore
Lisa Mayock
Lucy Moffatt
Madelyne Beckles
Mae Whitman
Mallyce
Maximilla Lukacs
Maria Valencia
Mecca Andrews
Meg Olsen
Melissa Coker
Mia Moretti & Caitlin Moe
Mia Lidofsky
Miranda July
Natalia Czajkiewicz
Natasha Lyonne
Petra Collins
Rachel Antonoff
Rebecca Fernandez
Rain Phoenix
Riley Keough
Ruby Karp
Ryan Roche
Sarah Sophie Flicker
Shae Detar
Sia
Sophie Buhai
Tavi Gevinson
Tracee Ellis Ross

[@akaroaNZ]

Rest in peace, Leslie. Thank you for all that you did for us women.

[@imtrueblue123]

rest in peace Ms. Gore. I have loved you since I was a girl !!!

[@jms3spinoon]

Thank you Lesley Gore for You Don’t Own Me. This song has stood the test of time and is more relevant today than ever. The singers featured in this video put their hearts and souls into this display. May you Rest In Peace sweet angel.

[@chitown1098]

Such a powerful song and so incredibly ahead of it’s time. I am moved by the strength of the words of this incredible ballad. As Lesley said, it’s hard to believe that women are still fighting for their rights here in 2021. The need to vote in 2022 is so important. The republicans must be ousted from their seats of power and sent packing. We must all do our part and vote in 2022.

[@tndixiechicken]

We owe Lesley Gore a debt of gratitude for her continued support for women's rights. Her spiritual self will be supporting those of us who fight for these same rights until it is our time to pass through the veil and join her. Rest in Sweet Peace Blessed Sister.

[@christopherbreslin2827]

Homegrown Crone women's rights ,how about men's rights..

[@DrAnnieErewhon]

Rest In Peace.Thank you Lesley Gore. Condolences to the family and friends ..

[@ssspear1]

You will be sorely missed Ms. Gore...your music and your message are a beacon to women everywhere.

[@elliced1]

This could also be the freedom song for women and girls under the thumb of the Taliban and other abusers !!

[@MrJohngalt2011]

Or liberals

[@cqsallie]

John Galt Aren't you a fictional character? Don't bother replying to this one, ladies. He doesn't actually exist outside the mind of Ayn Rand.

[@MariJef]

Sallie Planty If it could be called a mind. More like a fog of self-serving ignorance.

[@drjwashin]

Sallie Planty The very sick drug addicted on speed for 40 years, Ayn Rand.

[@huitlang931]

So... noones going to give a reasonable argument? Just insults? Ok.

[@busdriverman312]

R. I. P. Lesley Gore. You are an icon and one of the family! Peace to your partner and thanks for the great music. I think Judy isn't the only one crying now.........

[@Juniorwoodrow]

Thank you Lesley Gore! This song has so much meaning and is now my NUMBER ONE favorite song! I am sharing this to remind women to vote in these 2014 midterm elections!!

[@catquack]

TY Leslie. That was a great message!

[@diavapes1034]

I’ve watched this particular video sooo many times. I’m glad that Leslie didn’t see what Texas did today. Women’s rights were set back so many decades. What a tragic time we live in.

[@tonymethena8704]

God bless you Lesley 😭😭😭 you will be forever missed!!!

[@kapwal999]

Man here who loves this. Thank you women who participated and Thank you Leslie Gore!

[@IAmNotTheUniverse]

Greatest thing ever, thank you for your bravery, art, and passion Leslie.

[@dancingirl11]

Thank you Lesley. Great message. Women, stand up for your rights. Don't lose your voice or your power.

[@kimberlydavis1781]

Woo hoo! SCOTUS agrees! Every child a wanted child.

[@lmgee8518]

Leslie Gore, you totally rock! THANK YOU!

[@meganoak3412]

This is so wonderful- I can't stop watching

[@friendofdiana]

Thank you Lesley!! This song was relavant in 1964, and it's relevant in a whole new way in 2012. Thank you for sending this message!

[@fusejockey]

Well done...thank you Lesley Gore, for the great song & commentary.

[@progressivegrannie]

Thank you Leslie for approving this message. This is what our generation, and my mother and grandmother's generation worked for....and we did it for our daughters and our grand daughters. We need to preserve our rights.

[@EvBarney]

This is SO WELL DONE! Thank you, Ms Gore.

[@BubblegumPost]

Thanks for this video. I am so moved.

[@netby]

RIP - great lady at 00.59 Sia lol

[@marmozette]

rip lesley, and thank you for this.

[@jimagery70]

True awesomeness is just as relevant nearly half a century later! Thank you!

[@martajohnson6361]

Thank you all: Lesley Gore (this was one of my favorite songs from the 60s!) and all the women and girls who participated in this project. I can't find the words adequate enough to do it justice so let me just say, it's just totally beautiful and inspiring. I absolutely love it. Thank you, each and every one of you, so much for doing it!

[@MuttleeCrew]

I gave you a thumbs up because I get your sarcasm. People that don't have not been paying attention to what's been going on in just the past few days.

[@scottmills6393]

BRAVO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks to Rosie O for sharing this on "The View"

[@TheAwesomesauce85]

Tragically, we are in a scary state. There are several statesmen that are just ignorant to women's bodies. So, I hope this goes viral and people not only women make a point to vote and make their voices heard. Great video!

[@same5952]

Thank you, Ms. Gore! RIP.

[@violetblueberry]

How does this not have a trillion views??? Amazing!!!

[@bunnylebowski69]

I so regret not being a part of this!! Congrats to everyone involved though, the final result is FAB and you have my support. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[@OliviaSBee]

This is possibly my favourite video on KZbin.

[@verdantlily]

THIS.This is incredible.

[@andybehrman]

Amazing video - - keep posting it on Facebook and Twitter - - until every woman sees it and votes in this election!

[@pressfiretostart]

Such an uplifting song. Great PSA.

[@issis666]

Just saw this for the first time - Sept 1, 2018 and, sadly, outrageously, the ad is just as relevant today - 6 years after it was created, and 54 years after the original song. I hope it is updated for the 2018 mid-terms and 2020 Presidential election ... I am 73 years old and really getting tired of explaining why my body is my own and no one - especially no politician, religious figure or other self-appointed authority - has the right to control women's health care choices. Do I believe in abortion? Fortunately I never had to make the choice. But I sure as hell don't believe I have the right to dictate another woman's choice.

[@kodos100]

Thanks Bro!

[@nlind47]

LOVE THIS! Thanks, Lesley!!

[@sandywyner561]

Keep fighting girls - the same fight yes.

[@TechRax]

what is the actual song they covered?

[@Chellarella]

Thank you!

[@Drogt54]

very good logic and observation, i applaud you. Your reasoning is first class too.

[@Yuri_Studio]

Stellar. A message that every one needs to hear and understand.

[@jrcadet4]

I Absolutely Love This. Bravo, Ladies---and thank you, Lesley.

[@Pinefinch]

Brilliant. Leslie, I love you!

[@starsthatfly]

alexa! great video with a fab message, if only i lived in the US to give my vote!

[@731jack]

we need a new one for this year

[@belacohen9226]

Love it. So powerful for all young ladies!

[@torrehealy2319]

Love this video and everyone in it!

[@GiGiNair]

Had to watch again tonight, RIP Miss Gore

[@ajones363]

Amen to this message.

[@miriamele3]

Right on, Lesley Gore! Your words were ahead of their time back in 1964, but unbelievably, even after all we achieved in the women's movement, we're still fighting the same battles all these years later. Sisters, we have to exercise our considerable muscle- for we really are powerful when we're united- and VOTE! If there ever was a time when we needed to come together, it's now! For ourselves and for our daughters and all the generations to come!

[@Jessablanca]

I support individualism, being treated equal and getting government OUT OF OUR BUSINESS. Love this video. We belong to no one.

[@caitlinbelforti870]

I fangirled so hard when I saw Rain Phoenix.

[@Tisha701]

Thank you for your honesty

[@Adamfulgence]

This video is awesome!!! Thank you!

[@mikecane]

That was EPIC!

[@FactsorFox]

I like how there's a vote for Mitt Romney ad on the screen while this is playing.

[@OhElvira]

Still relevant. And aw look at baby Sia!

[@nidomhnail2849]

Thank you for the gift, RIP

[@andybehrman]

Awesome video - - keep it circulating on Facebook, Twitter, Linked In - - blast it to your friends, families, Republicans and UNDECIDED voters!

[@carolmoore]

Yay team. I wonder how much that song informed my youth in the 1960s. ha ha ha :-)

[@HandwhistlerBen]

Fabulous video! I've always loved Leslie Gore and her music! Great for women and Obama!

[@thefunnything4766]

Unfortunately since 2016 we are now far worse off. Stay strong women, stay vigilant, let's turn this country around.

[@jama452]

thank you.

[@Granolaho]

Thank you Leslie Gore, The song and how it fits into today's immediate problems is perfect! No government should have it's hands in or on your body! Vote today to keep our descendants safe. Seriously, safe!

[@emilylove4912]

Ditto. Amen. Me too.

[@dayseyemonkey]

AWESOME! RAD!! Who didn't invite me!? OK well ROCK the Vote! the V V Vote!

[@lokipokey]

Yeah Leslie! I sang this almost-forgotten song at a "Women for Women" fundraiser for our local women's shelter a few years ago. I remember smuggling contraceptive jelly to a friend of my mom's (on my way to summer camp in another state). She was a married mother of 3 who used a diaphragm, and it was illegal in her state to buy jelly necessary to use with it. And my great-aunt told of smuggling illegal "obscene literature" describing the rhythm method from Margaret Sanger's clinic in NYC.

[@hxcorganism]

Wonderful. To think we're having the "You Don't Own Me" conversation well over 40 years later is astounding. Get out the vote, you all. It's crucial.

[@Amadancer1YT]

This is great! Love you, Leslie :) It doesn't matter what we think if we don't do something about it. Everyone, go vote!

[@Drogt54]

if we take each others hands and lead the world in harmony and love, not hatred and blame.

[@dodgerdigital]

Need to enable this for mobile/tablet - lots of folks have no 'puter!

[@conversefreak29]

This is super rad!

[@scribescribbler]

Thank you Ms. Gore!

[@martajohnson6361]

Well said!

[@richardmonsees5966]

Well done. And a few familiar faces, made it even better. Hope this helps. Thanks.

[@sashaalove]

Amazing and so powerful! Love it!

[@ThePaperrosie]

Seriously love this video!

[@ForeverFawn]

Absolutely!!!!!

[@fallenpetal1759]

Amen!!!!

[@ImNotHim789]

You Don't Own Me, by Lesley Gore, from c.1964. She also did the big hit It's My Party, same era.

[@bamydood]

Lesley Gore so totally rocks. Girls can't sing like that any more - high and pure without a shred of vibrato. Great message too!

[@Tisha701]

This is song is my personal anthem!

[@broduke2000]

We still play this one air! ---Duke & Banner

[@kaydimz]

LOVED THIS!!

[@MrHaggis03]

Well said ladies !

[@holden190]

I love this! Great work, ladies.

[@sarahjaneey96]

This is just fab.

[@PamelaGrow]

Thanks for sharing. More women need to tell.

[@mittens579]

Please expand on that.

[@kristinajones9995]

LOVE IT. agree its a positive message; alas, in some countries, women are owned, traded; we are so lucky here in the west...

[@shadowcaste]

brilliant and powerful.

[@loina86]

Amazing!!!

[@Viewer4474]

Word!

[@cronebeauty]

Wow! I always loved this song and sang it loudly! When I saw this video I thought right on! And Lesley's so right we've been asking for equality and the right to make our own decisions about our bodies way too long! AND we're not EVER going to give up! Thanks to all the women and girls who participated in this video.

[@JohntangoIversen]

Right on Leslie Gore. The first woman who wrote her own pop songs (my fave is Maybe I Know) following in the footsteps of Buddy Holly and Paul Anka and making way for Carole King... we all owe a lot to Leslie Gore.