trump will get so tired of hearing all the complaints and wishes his anti-abortionists cry about all day long every day, that he will throw his hands up and say, “Fuck it! Give them everything they want.” And it will be a full ban that covers everything we’ve heard them voice. Then he’ll say that he’s just giving everybody exactly what they want. It’s his M.O.
"Well, this is just devastating: Taylor Goldenstein at the Houston Chronicle reports that at least six children 11 years old and under were forced to leave Texas for abortion care in 2023."
I just don't have words for that. I'm heartbroken. How the every loving fuck can conservatives scream about protecting children and then try to force CSA victims to give birth - it's just beyond cruel.
The 100 girls who managed to make it out of state to get abortions turned out to be the "lucky" ones. From the San Antonio News-Express in February 2024:
"Teen birth rates are on the rise in Texas for the first time in 15 years, and prevention is more important than ever. The Texas teen birth rate is now 50% higher than the national average. A baby is born to a teen mom every 25 minutes in Texas. And every day and a half, a baby is born to a girl in Texas between the ages of 10-14. " (quoted here: https://hftx.org/a-troubling-increase-in-teen-birth-rates-and-stis-in-texas)
Those 10-14-year-olds having stay and give birth are the "unlucky" ones. This makes me sick.
"Wyoming Republicans are pushing legislation that would force women seeking abortion to get a medically unnecessary ultrasound." Anytime a woman or girl is forced to have something put into her vagina is RAPE. Republican politicians are in fact raping women and girls by writing a law forcing her to have a probe jammed in her. What the hell??? When Republican men want to run for office, there ought to be a law to have a "probe" inserted in their penis first!!!!!
While 41% of all births nationwide are paid for by Medicaid, in SC it's 60% to the tune of over a $500 million (half a BILLION!) annually. SC is a taking state, meaning we receive far more federal money than we pay in. Yet the Republican majority has been silent today about how our programs and citizens are impacted.
I am beyond angry. After the complete and total insanity of OPM offering buy outs to every federal employee and the freeze on funding that created chaos, I have been emailing our representative and senators.
Are there any sane, functioning adults left in this country?
Just here to say thank you for everything you do. I'm focused on 2026. RepJasmine had a great post on Insta today she is so fire. Keep up the good fight.
These poor children. I’m sure it’s under reported because of the shame. There was an article in The Atlantic about home Gene/DNA/Ancestry kits are revealing just how common incest is. Thousands of people finding out their “dad” was their uncle or grandfather.
It feels like democracy literally is dying… 1/3 of the country doesn’t care. 1/3 is the evil in power and 1/3 is us. I read “Resist! Resist”. But where are our Leaders? I am exhausted but trying to do little things to help. Donating my little amount to here, to public independent media, to ACLU, and the SPLC. Then I’ll shift . This is insanity and only 10 days out.
Democracy as a “you can trust it will endure” brand is dying. But we the people are the democracy. It’s time for bold action from the Democrats. Start counter messaging. For fuck’s sake they have connections to Hollywood, get a good PR person asap.
I only read the intro before posting this. I know the feeling Jessica. I was similar with my students and my feminism club members. They always looked to me for hope. Some still do although they have long graduated. Not hope that everything will just magically get better but the hope that fighting is worth it. I feel the responsibility you have for your readers. Thank you for being a port in the storm.
I cancelled my NY Times subscription after they demanded Biden quit running for President while having said nothing of the sort against Trump. And nothing they have done since has moved me to renew it. But I cannot read the links to the Times for the article. Sometimes it's possible to use a gift link. Is it worth reading?
Jessica, the voice over so I can hear your article isn't there? Is my subscription expired? I thought my card was saved so it would be automatically renewed?? I even bought a subscription for 2 friends ....ahhhhhh
trump will get so tired of hearing all the complaints and wishes his anti-abortionists cry about all day long every day, that he will throw his hands up and say, “Fuck it! Give them everything they want.” And it will be a full ban that covers everything we’ve heard them voice. Then he’ll say that he’s just giving everybody exactly what they want. It’s his M.O.
Just heard RFK call abortion “homicide.” So there it is. He should be disqualified right there as a Catholic zealot.
No more Catholics in charge of women’s healthcare. None.
"Well, this is just devastating: Taylor Goldenstein at the Houston Chronicle reports that at least six children 11 years old and under were forced to leave Texas for abortion care in 2023."
I just don't have words for that. I'm heartbroken. How the every loving fuck can conservatives scream about protecting children and then try to force CSA victims to give birth - it's just beyond cruel.
The 100 girls who managed to make it out of state to get abortions turned out to be the "lucky" ones. From the San Antonio News-Express in February 2024:
"Teen birth rates are on the rise in Texas for the first time in 15 years, and prevention is more important than ever. The Texas teen birth rate is now 50% higher than the national average. A baby is born to a teen mom every 25 minutes in Texas. And every day and a half, a baby is born to a girl in Texas between the ages of 10-14. " (quoted here: https://hftx.org/a-troubling-increase-in-teen-birth-rates-and-stis-in-texas)
Those 10-14-year-olds having stay and give birth are the "unlucky" ones. This makes me sick.
This is a depressing article. The rise in syphilis is alarming. And I can’t get my head around 10-14 years old children having children. Madness!
"Wyoming Republicans are pushing legislation that would force women seeking abortion to get a medically unnecessary ultrasound." Anytime a woman or girl is forced to have something put into her vagina is RAPE. Republican politicians are in fact raping women and girls by writing a law forcing her to have a probe jammed in her. What the hell??? When Republican men want to run for office, there ought to be a law to have a "probe" inserted in their penis first!!!!!
Jess Craven/Chop Wood,Carry Water has action items for the Wisconsin Supreme Court race.Scroll down to Win Races!🗳️
https://open.substack.com/pub/chopwoodcarrywaterdailyactions/p/chop-wood-carry-water-128-91c?
While 41% of all births nationwide are paid for by Medicaid, in SC it's 60% to the tune of over a $500 million (half a BILLION!) annually. SC is a taking state, meaning we receive far more federal money than we pay in. Yet the Republican majority has been silent today about how our programs and citizens are impacted.
The fact that a child under the age of 11 was impregnated is so horrible. That that child had to leave their home to receive care is horrible.
I have no words for the contempt I have for the forced birth movement.
I am beyond angry. After the complete and total insanity of OPM offering buy outs to every federal employee and the freeze on funding that created chaos, I have been emailing our representative and senators.
Are there any sane, functioning adults left in this country?
Just here to say thank you for everything you do. I'm focused on 2026. RepJasmine had a great post on Insta today she is so fire. Keep up the good fight.
These poor children. I’m sure it’s under reported because of the shame. There was an article in The Atlantic about home Gene/DNA/Ancestry kits are revealing just how common incest is. Thousands of people finding out their “dad” was their uncle or grandfather.
It feels like democracy literally is dying… 1/3 of the country doesn’t care. 1/3 is the evil in power and 1/3 is us. I read “Resist! Resist”. But where are our Leaders? I am exhausted but trying to do little things to help. Donating my little amount to here, to public independent media, to ACLU, and the SPLC. Then I’ll shift . This is insanity and only 10 days out.
.. and this will keep happening until people learn to vote for Democrats.
Democracy as a “you can trust it will endure” brand is dying. But we the people are the democracy. It’s time for bold action from the Democrats. Start counter messaging. For fuck’s sake they have connections to Hollywood, get a good PR person asap.
I only read the intro before posting this. I know the feeling Jessica. I was similar with my students and my feminism club members. They always looked to me for hope. Some still do although they have long graduated. Not hope that everything will just magically get better but the hope that fighting is worth it. I feel the responsibility you have for your readers. Thank you for being a port in the storm.
I cancelled my NY Times subscription after they demanded Biden quit running for President while having said nothing of the sort against Trump. And nothing they have done since has moved me to renew it. But I cannot read the links to the Times for the article. Sometimes it's possible to use a gift link. Is it worth reading?
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/22/us/politics/senate-abortion-vote-republicans.html?unlocked_article_code=1.s04.LKXT.fNCTO7xtzSgM&smid=url-share
Hope this was the story you were interested in. It’s been gifted.
Ahhhh.... disregard...had to verify myself. I get it....you probably have craziness trying to follow. my apologies
Jessica, the voice over so I can hear your article isn't there? Is my subscription expired? I thought my card was saved so it would be automatically renewed?? I even bought a subscription for 2 friends ....ahhhhhh