You’re entirely welcome. You are brave soldiers over there in that paradise of patriarchy. In many ways America is now a patchwork country where once state does things one way and another does them differently. Then we wonder why the country is so divided. We need a single identity with traditions and customs that cohabit in peace. I’ll shut up now. Thanks for carrying the torch.
I fucking despise the christo- fascists on the scotus . They are the direct reason for the absolute cruelty of republican politicians' bans . Goddamn them. Women and the people who love us should understand that this is the most important reason to vote against republican politicians for several years until the prochoice citizens can enshrine abortion rights in all states . A woman's right to make all her own bodily decisions will ensure that women have EQUAL rights with men. I have to end with SCREW YOU, RIGHT-WING SCOTUS for your cruel treatment of half the population of the U.S .
We don’t even have consent laws, which is one reason why it’s so hard to help victims of sexual assault. Consent would also help protect against financial fraud, and help with inequality. Tell your elected officials we need an official definition of consent-laws have been proposed. The law would it illegal to misrepresent a petition to get a signature on it.
How about offering trips to France where access to safe abortion is now part of the constitution ? Hop on a plane. Travel 8 hrs to Paris. Get your abortion at a hospital , have lunch on a terrace overlooking the Seine. Evening flight takes you home - minus the fœtus and in perfect health. Think about it. Reasonably-priced , safe abortion performed in a hospital - plus a quick trip to Paris. Am curious to know if such a simple solution appeals to women who live in places where abortion is illegal.
Jessica Piper was a teacher for 16 years until she decided to run for office as a Democrat in red Missouri (sadly, she did not win). On her substack, she has neatly tied up in a bow what seem to be disparate threads: the attack on public education, removing protections for children at work, the loss of bodily autonomy with regard to reproduction:
"I could talk for years on the attack on working-class folks in these red states, and honestly I have. For years. It’s class warfare at its base and it’s so hard to show the folks in my community the plot, but here it is: marginalized and oppressed groups are supposed to stay that way by the creation of a permanent underclass."
"Deny children an education unless their parents can pay for it. Create laws that allow corporations to hire children. Take away bodily autonomy and there you have it…a class of billionaires ruling over the rest of us who are too tired and too uneducated to do better or know better."
Check this infographic for ten ways Republicans using the 1864 law to ban abortions mirror and restricting travel etc. mirror what's in the Handmaid's Tale.
You’re entirely welcome. You are brave soldiers over there in that paradise of patriarchy. In many ways America is now a patchwork country where once state does things one way and another does them differently. Then we wonder why the country is so divided. We need a single identity with traditions and customs that cohabit in peace. I’ll shut up now. Thanks for carrying the torch.
Thank you for your work. Reposting on my Paschen For Senate page on FBook.
Check this map for the Arizona Republicans who voted to ban abortions - Congress, State House and State Senate. Don't boo, vote!
https://thedemlabs.org/2024/04/18/arizona-republicans-who-voted-for-1864-abortion-ban-map/
I fucking despise the christo- fascists on the scotus . They are the direct reason for the absolute cruelty of republican politicians' bans . Goddamn them. Women and the people who love us should understand that this is the most important reason to vote against republican politicians for several years until the prochoice citizens can enshrine abortion rights in all states . A woman's right to make all her own bodily decisions will ensure that women have EQUAL rights with men. I have to end with SCREW YOU, RIGHT-WING SCOTUS for your cruel treatment of half the population of the U.S .
I love your work.
We don’t even have consent laws, which is one reason why it’s so hard to help victims of sexual assault. Consent would also help protect against financial fraud, and help with inequality. Tell your elected officials we need an official definition of consent-laws have been proposed. The law would it illegal to misrepresent a petition to get a signature on it.
How about offering trips to France where access to safe abortion is now part of the constitution ? Hop on a plane. Travel 8 hrs to Paris. Get your abortion at a hospital , have lunch on a terrace overlooking the Seine. Evening flight takes you home - minus the fœtus and in perfect health. Think about it. Reasonably-priced , safe abortion performed in a hospital - plus a quick trip to Paris. Am curious to know if such a simple solution appeals to women who live in places where abortion is illegal.
Jessica Piper was a teacher for 16 years until she decided to run for office as a Democrat in red Missouri (sadly, she did not win). On her substack, she has neatly tied up in a bow what seem to be disparate threads: the attack on public education, removing protections for children at work, the loss of bodily autonomy with regard to reproduction:
"I could talk for years on the attack on working-class folks in these red states, and honestly I have. For years. It’s class warfare at its base and it’s so hard to show the folks in my community the plot, but here it is: marginalized and oppressed groups are supposed to stay that way by the creation of a permanent underclass."
"Deny children an education unless their parents can pay for it. Create laws that allow corporations to hire children. Take away bodily autonomy and there you have it…a class of billionaires ruling over the rest of us who are too tired and too uneducated to do better or know better."
https://jesspiper.substack.com/p/defunding-schools-rolling-back-child
There needs to be a defamation lawsuit in Missouri against the anti abortionists for their egregious lies....
Meanwhile, outside the U.S… saw this disappointing news out of Italy: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/apr/16/italy-passes-measures-to-allow-anti-abortion-activists-to-enter-abortion-clinics
Please don't stop complaining, Jessica!
So you know Karlie Kloss is Jared & Vanky’s sister in law, right?
Check this infographic for ten ways Republicans using the 1864 law to ban abortions mirror and restricting travel etc. mirror what's in the Handmaid's Tale.
https://thedemlabs.org/2024/04/17/project-2025-bans-abortions-turns-women-into-handmaids-tale/