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GOP Tries to Keep Abortion Rights Off the Ballot & The Divorce Rate for Couples Over 65 Has Tripled!

kareem • 6839 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Abortion rights Democracy Patriotism Legislation
  1. Abortion rights are under threat with GOP efforts to keep them off the ballot, impacting many victims of rape.
  2. The divorce rate for couples over 65 has tripled since 1990, with financial and emotional repercussions.
  3. Republican legislators in some states are hindering democracy by avoiding voter input on key issues like abortion.

How to Report Post-Dobbs Deaths

All in Her Head by Jessica Valenti • 6014 implied HN points • 08 Jan 24
🏥 Health Politics Abortion rights Reporting Anti-Abortion Movement Maternal health
  1. Abortion bans have resulted in deaths since Roe was overturned, but they are often not reported accurately.
  2. It is crucial to clearly state the impact of abortion bans on women's lives without allowing for misinformation or equivocation.
  3. The broader systems failure, combined with abortion bans, leads to dangerous outcomes, emphasizing the urgent need for accurate reporting and advocacy.

South Carolina's “Heartbeat” Lawsuit

All in Her Head by Jessica Valenti • 3282 implied HN points • 06 Feb 24
🏥 Health Politics Abortion rights Legal issues State Legislation Women's Rights
  1. South Carolina's 'Heartbeat' Lawsuit involves a woman being denied an abortion just days past her 6th week of pregnancy.
  2. The difference between a 6-week ban and a 9-week ban could majorly impact the percentage of patients turned away by doctors.
  3. Even when a patient does everything 'right,' obtaining an abortion can be an incredibly difficult, lengthy, and stressful process.

All Eyes On Florida

All in Her Head by Jessica Valenti • 2279 implied HN points • 07 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Abortion rights
  1. The Florida Supreme Court is hearing arguments on a pro-choice ballot measure that could impact abortion access in the Southeast region.
  2. Republican opposition in Florida is trying to block the pro-choice ballot measure by challenging its language and standards.
  3. There are concerns about conflicts of interest within the Florida Supreme Court and the potential implications of upholding a 15-week abortion ban that could lead to stricter abortion restrictions.
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The Week in Abortion

All in Her Head by Jessica Valenti • 2987 implied HN points • 21 Jan 24
🏥 Health Politics Abortion rights Reproductive Rights Legislation
  1. A campaign ad featuring personal abortion stories can have a significant impact on raising awareness and shifting views.
  2. Efforts to restrict abortion access continue, including cruel tactics like forcing women into unnecessary procedures to undermine the importance of abortion.
  3. Pro-choice groups are actively working on ballot measures to protect abortion rights, facing opposition and challenges from anti-abortion activists.

Abortion, Every Day (1.22.24)

All in Her Head by Jessica Valenti • 2476 implied HN points • 23 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Abortion rights Legislation Political Activism Voting
  1. Republicans are strategically avoiding the term 'abortion ban' to gain public support for their restrictions.
  2. Some states like Wisconsin and Iowa are pushing extreme abortion restrictions, like banning abortions at 14 weeks and requiring 'prosecutable' cases for rape victims.
  3. Efforts are being made in various pro-choice states like Colorado, Maine, Maryland, and Alabama to protect abortion rights through ballot measures and legislation.

You're Not Overreacting

All in Her Head by Jessica Valenti • 4913 implied HN points • 01 Sep 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Abortion rights Conservatives Community support
  1. Conservatives are attempting to limit people's ability to leave certain states for abortion care by creating anti-abortion ordinances.
  2. These ordinances, although not criminally enforceable, create fear and allow citizens to sue each other, affecting community trust.
  3. Republicans are gradually working to restrict individual women's travel for abortion care, requiring community support to enforce these laws.

"You Call Allen"

The View from Rural Missouri by Jess Piper • 1074 implied HN points • 12 Nov 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Activism Representation Abortion rights Women's Rights Political engagement
  1. The author left her job as a teacher to run for office due to political motivations and a specific event that ignited her passion for change.
  2. The author's disagreement with her State Representative on women's rights spurred her to take action and challenge his viewpoints through various means like calls, social media posts, and letters.
  3. The author's husband's unexpected success in getting a call back from the Representative after advocating for women's bodily autonomy played a pivotal role in inspiring the author to further engage in politics and eventually run for office.

Huge Wisconsin race...Chicago mayor...Live Trump coverage tonight...

Bad News • 668 implied HN points • 04 Apr 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Elections Supreme Court Abortion rights Political Dynamics
  1. Wisconsin state Supreme Court race could have major impact on abortion rights, future control of House, and 2024 presidential election.
  2. Conservatives currently hold a 4-3 majority on the Wisconsin state Supreme Court.
  3. Chicago mayoral election features a progressive candidate facing an eccentric conservative, with significant implications for working class Black voters and progressive movement.

All These Hysterical Women

Men Yell at Me • 424 implied HN points • 12 Jul 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Women's Health Abortion rights Reproductive Rights Mental health
  1. Historically, women's reproductive organs were viewed as uncontrollable and tied to their mental stability.
  2. The concept of 'hysteria' stems from the Greek word for uterus, implying lack of control over women.
  3. There is a need for women to be vocal, protest, and fight for their reproductive rights despite being dismissed as hysterical.

March 8, 2024

Letters from an American • 13 implied HN points • 09 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Women's Rights Abortion rights Gender Roles
  1. President Biden and Senator Britt presented contrasting views on women's rights during the State of the Union, emphasizing the ongoing tension around reproductive freedom and gender roles.
  2. The history of women's rights in the U.S. highlights the long-standing cultural and political backlash against gender equality, linked to issues such as abortion rights and gender roles.
  3. The portrayal of women in politics has evolved over time, with significant shifts in ideology and representation, seen notably in the contest between Trump and Clinton in 2016.

‘Congress Must Codify Roe v. Wade for all the States in America’

The Washington Current • 0 implied HN points • 23 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Abortion rights Legislation
  1. President Biden urges Congress to codify Roe v. Wade for all states in the US.
  2. Executive actions are being taken to protect abortion access amidst restrictions in many parts of the country.
  3. Federal agencies are working on strengthening contraception access, educating on emergency medical care, and protecting medication abortion.