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Abortion Bans and Bible Groups

The View from Rural Missouri by Jess Piper • 5553 implied HN points • 25 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Abortion Progressives Organizing Campaigning
  1. Rural communities are important for organizing support, even in conservative areas, because bringing people together creates hope and solidarity.
  2. Engaging with rural spaces in political movements can challenge stereotypes and uplift communities, showing that every signature and vote counts.
  3. Efforts to connect with rural parts of a state, like Missouri, are crucial for overall political success and to ensure representation for all citizens.

Republicans Want Women to Have C-Sections Instead of Emergency Abortions

All in Her Head by Jessica Valenti • 6407 implied HN points • 19 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Abortion Legislation Women's Rights Healthcare Anti-Abortion Movement
  1. Republicans in Wisconsin are pushing a bill that would force women to have c-sections or vaginal deliveries instead of emergency abortions.
  2. The anti-abortion movement is working to distance abortion from healthcare by advocating for more traumatic and unnecessary procedures.
  3. Democratic Governor Tony Evers has vowed to veto the bill, but the dangerous intentions behind it remain clear.

65,000 Rape-Related Pregnancies in Anti-Choice States

All in Her Head by Jessica Valenti • 5916 implied HN points • 24 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Abortion Legislation Sexual Assault Public Opinion
  1. In anti-choice states, there have been 65,000 rape-related pregnancies since abortion bans were passed.
  2. Conservative groups try to downplay the frequency of rape-related pregnancies to push their anti-abortion agenda.
  3. A study revealing the high number of rape-related pregnancies makes it hard for anti-choice groups to hide their extremism.
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Breaking the Overton Window 

All in Her Head by Jessica Valenti • 6230 implied HN points • 29 Oct 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Abortion Women's Rights Law Healthcare Rights
  1. The Overton Window has shifted dramatically, making once unthinkable actions now seem commonplace.
  2. Anti-abortion activists are using legal loopholes like 'anti-trafficking' to restrict pregnant people's ability to leave states for abortion services.
  3. Republicans are swiftly implementing laws to limit women's rights, from abortion restrictions to trapping individuals in certain states.

The GOP is Betting on Crisis Pregnancy Centers

All in Her Head by Jessica Valenti • 3400 implied HN points • 22 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Abortion Republicans Legislation Anti-Abortion Movement Women's Health
  1. The GOP is heavily investing in Crisis Pregnancy Centers (CPCs) for their anti-abortion agenda.
  2. CPCs are key in the GOP's plan to limit access to birth control and push for anti-abortion legislation.
  3. CPCs serve as a central part of the anti-abortion movement's broader strategy beyond just preventing individual abortions.

Students for Life President Kristan Hawkins: "Rape prevents pregnancy"

All in Her Head by Jessica Valenti • 6151 implied HN points • 19 Jun 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Abortion Anti-Abortion Movement Healthcare Women's Rights Conservatives
  1. Students for Life President Kristan Hawkins made a controversial statement that rape prevents pregnancy.
  2. The anti-abortion movement continues to hold outdated and ignorant beliefs.
  3. Conservative groups like Students for Life push to restrict abortion access and contraceptive use.

A Pregnant Woman Cannot Finalize a Divorce in Missouri

The View from Rural Missouri by Jess Piper • 2567 implied HN points • 27 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Law Women's Rights Abortion Legislation Political parties
  1. In Missouri, pregnant women are not allowed to finalize a divorce - a law in place since 1973.
  2. The reasoning behind the law is seen by some as a way to delay final custody decisions until after the birth, but it is controversial.
  3. Efforts are being made by Democratic Missouri State Representative Ashley Aune to change this law, highlighting broader tensions around women's rights in the state.

Abortion, Every Day (1.29.24)

All in Her Head by Jessica Valenti • 3125 implied HN points • 30 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Abortion Legislation Supreme Court Anti-Abortion Movement
  1. Hospital flagged patient for using the word 'abortion', showing the anti-choice movement's impact on healthcare language.
  2. Republican strategy includes bills like the 'Abortion is not Health Care Act' to restrict abortion access.
  3. Legal battles and state rulings are shaping the future of abortion rights in different states.

How to Talk About Abortion

All in Her Head by Jessica Valenti • 5857 implied HN points • 29 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Abortion
  1. Republicans are losing in the abortion debate, both in elections and public opinion.
  2. It's essential to focus on the fundamental truth that nobody should be forced to carry a pregnancy against their will.
  3. Democrats should not cede ground on abortion rights, especially when support for these rights is at an all-time high.

The Anti-Abortion Movement’s Language War

All in Her Head by Jessica Valenti • 5660 implied HN points • 29 Jun 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Abortion Language Media Conservatives Journalism
  1. The anti-abortion movement is pressuring journalists to stop using the word 'ban' and replace it with terms like 'consensus' or 'standard'.
  2. Conservatives are trying to redefine the term 'ban' to make anti-abortion laws sound more acceptable and are pressuring media outlets to comply.
  3. It is crucial for pro-choice activists and lawmakers to monitor and call out any changes in language used by publications regarding anti-abortion legislation.

The 12-Week Lie

All in Her Head by Jessica Valenti • 5070 implied HN points • 07 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Abortion Legislation Republicans Healthcare Women's Rights
  1. Despite efforts to frame abortion bans as 'commonsense,' they are causing significant damage to the conservative agenda.
  2. Legislation like the 12-week abortion ban in North Carolina may appear as compromises, but they create numerous obstacles and humiliation for women seeking abortions.
  3. Republicans' messaging around 'reasonable' abortion restrictions contradicts the actual cruelty and punitive nature of the proposed laws.

Abortion, Every Day (1.9.24)

All in Her Head by Jessica Valenti • 3007 implied HN points • 09 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Abortion Legislation Reproductive Rights Florida
  1. Florida bill aims to ban abortions for minors except for life-threatening emergencies, raising concerns about reproductive rights
  2. Idaho faces OBGYN shortage due to restrictive abortion laws, showcasing the impact of anti-choice legislation on healthcare access
  3. Anti-abortion movement focuses on denying emergency abortions, revealing extreme measures to limit reproductive rights

Abortion, Every Day (1.10.24)

All in Her Head by Jessica Valenti • 2928 implied HN points • 10 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Abortion Legislation Elections Healthcare Reproductive Rights
  1. The media coverage of post-abortion ban deaths is concerning and highlights the lack of attention on crucial issues.
  2. There are deceitful campaigns against pro-choice measures in states like Arizona, emphasizing the importance of understanding the language in such initiatives.
  3. Republican anti-abortion activism in Ohio's Supreme Court reveals the ongoing threats to abortion rights and the need for vigilance in protecting those rights.

Abortion, Every Day (2.7.24)

All in Her Head by Jessica Valenti • 2338 implied HN points • 08 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Abortion Legislation Activism Lawsuit Reproductive Rights
  1. Anti-abortion studies attacking mifepristone retracted due to misleading and inaccurate information.
  2. Anti-choice groups resort to harassment campaigns in states like Florida and Missouri to suppress pro-choice efforts.
  3. Various states like Tennessee, Florida, Oklahoma, Michigan, and Illinois are introducing controversial anti-abortion legislation, leading to increased threats and violence against abortion providers.

Where Things Stand on Abortion

The Audacity. • 4756 implied HN points • 29 Sep 23
🏥 Health Politics Abortion
  1. The post discusses the current state of abortion in a post Roe v. Wade world.
  2. The post includes insights from Aubrey Hirsch, a writer and illustrator based in New York.
  3. Aubrey Hirsch's work has been featured in various prominent publications like The New York Times and The Washington Post.

Abortion, Every Day (1.16.24)

All in Her Head by Jessica Valenti • 2692 implied HN points • 16 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Abortion Legislation Elections Public funding Reproductive Rights
  1. Anti-abortion activists are using victim-blaming tactics to avoid acknowledging the harm caused by abortion bans, as seen in the case of Yeni Glick in Texas.
  2. Legislators in different states are introducing bills that impact reproductive rights, such as a controversial fetal personhood bill in Kentucky and concerns about abortion access in Illinois.
  3. Various efforts are being made to protect abortion rights and improve reproductive health services, including legal battles, political campaigns, and initiatives to provide accurate information to the public.

Abortion, Every Day (2.1.24)

All in Her Head by Jessica Valenti • 2378 implied HN points • 01 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Abortion Policy Legislation Election Advocacy
  1. The Oregon Supreme Court ruled against ten Republican state senators who staged a walkout over abortion, disqualifying them from reelection.
  2. Kentucky and Tennessee lawmakers are working on abortion legislation, with focus on repealing bans and providing more resources for patients.
  3. The anti-abortion movement is facing backlash, including activists violating the FACE Act and attempts to repeal clinic protection laws.

Abortion, Every Day (1.18.24)

All in Her Head by Jessica Valenti • 2535 implied HN points • 19 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Abortion Legislation Elections Reproductive Rights
  1. Google is still retaining location data for abortion clinic visits despite promises to delete it.
  2. Abortion rights organizations in Missouri are facing challenges and disagreements over 'viability' standards in the proposed ballot measures.
  3. Biden-Harris campaign is launching an abortion-rights push focusing on Trump's impact on abortion bans across the country.

Abortion, Every Day (2.9.24)

All in Her Head by Jessica Valenti • 1847 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Abortion Legislation Election Rights
  1. Legislation in West Virginia and South Dakota targets women with nonviable pregnancies by misleading them with false information disguised as 'informed consent.'
  2. Anti-abortion groups use cases of abortion medication misuse in domestic abuse to push false narratives, diverting attention from violence against women.
  3. Lawmakers in South Carolina introduce a bill to compensate women denied abortions, highlighting the escalating costs of prenatal and postnatal care, as important steps in supporting women's reproductive rights.

The "Border Crisis" Is Not About Immigration

The View from Rural Missouri by Jess Piper • 1771 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Christian nationalism Immigration LGBTQ+ Abortion
  1. The 'Border Crisis' is fueled by Christian Nationalism, not just about immigration.
  2. Christian nationalism influences various issues like attacks on LGBTQ+ community and school privatization.
  3. A collaboration of Christian nationalist/Libertarian/wealthy groups has a longstanding plan to influence politics and policies.

A Missouri Nightmare

The View from Rural Missouri by Jess Piper • 1254 implied HN points • 25 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Abortion Sexual Assault Government Law Women's Rights
  1. Many women and girls in Missouri are forced to bear children resulting from rape due to the state's abortion ban.
  2. The legal system often fails rape victims, leading to their perpetrators not facing consequences.
  3. Anti-abortion stances restricting access to abortion post-rape can be seen as state-sanctioned rape and mandated pregnancy.

AHM v. FDA reaches the Supreme Court

Adam's Legal Newsletter • 499 implied HN points • 28 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legal Supreme Court FDA Abortion Standing
  1. Plaintiffs in the case lack standing, which weakens their argument. They need to show personal harm, not just philosophical opposition.
  2. Even if plaintiffs had standing, their claims fail on the merits. The FDA's decisions were well-reasoned and based on evidence, debunking plaintiffs' objections.
  3. Banning mifepristone won't help the plaintiff-doctors study it; rather, it will hinder data collection. The FDA's evaluation of studies appears rational and reasonable.

Mifepristone and the rule of law, part II

Adam's Legal Newsletter • 2037 implied HN points • 10 Apr 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legal FDA Judicial Abortion Safety
  1. The district court's decision to overturn the FDA's approval of mifepristone is based on a variety of reasons, such as standing, timeliness, exhaustion, and the merits of the FDA's actions.
  2. The court assessed issues like the criteria for standing, timeliness of the lawsuit, the exhaustion of legal claims, and the agency's compliance with regulations.
  3. In examining the merits, the court questioned the FDA's safety analysis, imposition of restrictions, political influences, and the reasoning behind decisions made over a span of decades.

Why Women Rebel against Pro-Life

Richard Hanania's Newsletter • 5169 implied HN points • 11 Apr 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Abortion Reproductive Health Legislation Women's Rights Political strategy
  1. The abortion issue has been a negative for Republicans and a strong issue for Democrats, impacting elections.
  2. Women experience pregnancy and childbirth with significant physical and emotional challenges, making abortion regulations a matter of personal autonomy and rights.
  3. Pro-life stances create concerns about government intervention, privacy, and the intentions of those pushing for restrictions, especially seen in the context of women's autonomy.

Norman Finkelstein's Reservations About Abortion

Philosophy for the People w/Ben Burgis • 319 implied HN points • 21 Apr 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Abortion
  1. The author discusses Norman Finkelstein's reservations about abortion and how it impacted their thinking, even though it did not change their opinion.
  2. Despite disagreements, the author greatly respects Finkelstein for being a meticulous researcher who values integrity.
  3. The post seems to be behind a paywall and is primarily intended for paid subscribers.

Minor Mifepristone Ruling is Major

SHERO • 648 implied HN points • 17 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Abortion Lawsuit Supreme Court Standing Healthcare
  1. A Trump-appointed judge's ruling in Texas allows more states to join a lawsuit against restrictions on the abortion pill Mifepristone.
  2. The Supreme Court agreed to hear an appeal to preserve broad access to the Mifepristone abortion pill, delaying potential restrictions.
  3. The legal battle surrounding Mifepristone highlights the impact of standing in court cases and raises questions about judicial legitimacy.

Mifepristone and the rule of law, part III

Adam's Legal Newsletter • 1377 implied HN points • 13 Apr 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legal Standing Abortion FDA
  1. The US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit partially granted the FDA's motion regarding mifepristone, subjecting it to pre-2016 regulatory requirements.
  2. The Fifth Circuit's decision was criticized for its analysis of standing, with concerns raised about statistical certainty and the potential harm to doctors.
  3. The court's reasoning on timeliness and exhaustion was questioned, with issues seen as less relevant due to the stay on the 2000 approval of mifepristone. The argument that the FDA violated the Administrative Procedure Act was also discussed.