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I know the younger generation looks promising but republicans are now focusing on younger kids. They plan to change this all with the next generation

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It's always projection with them, isn't it. Hence their claims that people on our side are indoctrinating children. Kids are actually pretty good at figuring things out for themselves. The fear is that we'll let the young down.

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Just had to share this —- I’m not able to accurately quote my spouse -abortion “a non problem that doesn’t need solving. Especially when there are so many other problems in the world.” I’m not doing justice on how my logical science geek husband speaks. I feel he is so right.

Abortion is not a problem. The people who want to make it an issue are the problem.

But we are where we are so we advocate for justice and bodily autonomy. Jeez..onward

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jessica, your assertion that “ ... when abortion is on the ballot, abortion wins,” is so, so important. and it means that all democrats running for all offices should make sure that they put their pro-choice commitment front and center in their campaign messaging. in other words, even if the election isn’t about abortion, message about it at all levels anyway. i have been telling candidates that i’ll support them only if they’re forthright about being advocates for access to abortion and birth control. it might even be working. i hope.

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Great summary Jessica!! It was very telling, “ Republicans’ willingness to undermine democracy in order to ban abortion.” of what to expect moving forward. It’s already happening.

Thank you for the work you do.

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Your numbers / percentages + research on how the nation feels about abortion gave me so much hope. Your facts about the republican focus on undermining democracy on the other hand -- all the frustrations and anger 😡. I Imagine a world where abortion is healthcare period and all this time spent fighting for basic women’s rights didn’t have to be / on the other side the fight to control women’s bodies, bring physical harm AND undermine democracy all at the same time: imagine what else we could do as a nation if we put all this energy and action into something that made the world better instead of trying to control women. Imagine?! It’s truly gotten out of control and I am so grateful for your work in fighting this fight for women. Truly, thank you.

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Republicans are going to keep losing on this issue, which is frankly fine by me. I hope it's the millstone around all their hypocritical necks.

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I hate that we are clawing with bloody fingers to retain rights that were too strict to begin with (imo). There is no democracy in America. Not that there ever was! I just.......I don't even know

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Let me take a poll of sorts. How about AED themed front door mats? Everyone on the site supports AED. Most have a front door. Layla could design it. Need to see more of her artwork regardless.😄

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Love it love it love it!! It would be a great addition to my advocacy yard. I have a sign 🪧 that says abortion rights are human rights in my yard. ❤️👍

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Yes! Water-proof, please. (It's raining cats and hamsters today in Berkeley. Slipping on a wet mat is *not* a good idea for us elders.)

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