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What is going on in Ohio reeks of hypocrisy. If your party supposedly wants small government and to save taxpayer dollars, why are you blowing $18 mil on a special election when you can't even garner the support needed for your "cause"? Pick a lane!

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if Republicans are so sure this is a ‘pro-life’ nation, then what are they so afraid of? I think we know the answer. They’re afraid of us.

They should be.

You said it Jessica! 👏 Not that it's going to stop them, which really sucks. Unfortunately, you can't transform a pile of shit into a flower very easily.

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Jessica: Did you see John Oliver’s main story on Abortion rights? You know most if not all of the points he makes, but it’s great he’s spreading the word out to a larger audience!

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It was also the first I heard of the "Samuel Alito's Mom's Satanic Abortion Clinic". Amazing!

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Was yesterday’s livestream a Zoom call? I was able to watch on my phone but not take part because I was missing the app. It occurred to me that I needed to be on my computer at home with Zoom…? Am I right?

Anyway, it was great and I’m glad I caught it. Thanks, Jessica and hi to Bruno!

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It was via Youtube!

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I was able to watch but didn’t see how to ask a question. I’ll do some research. Thanks!

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Damn right, they should be. Alas, nothing is more vicious than a cornered patriarchy.

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Too true, we see it all too often.

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Btw did anyone else not get notice for the livestream? I was busy yesterday so it wouldn't really have mattered but just curious.

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Oh I'm so sorry that you didn't get it!!

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This is all just a demonstration of how Republicans intend to 'govern' the country if they win control in the elections 365 days from now. It's all plain to see if anyone is paying attention. So if America enters a fascist phase in 2025, reproductive rights activists will be able to say, 'I told you so'. Of course that's always one of the worst feelings, to have seen disaster coming but not enough people listened.

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I've blame that stupid so-called "Reality TV", as it seems to be worse than soap operas for dropping IQs of those who watch it. And makes them immune to actual reality.

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Nov 6, 2023Liked by Jessica Valenti

Ohioian here and I am very nervous about tomorrow. DeWine and his wife’s anti choice ad is making the rounds. It is as terrible as you can imagine.

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Lots of us in Illinois are watching and hoping.

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I saw that ad, really terrible. Fingers and toes crossed for you all here in NYC

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