Reproductive Rights Linketies -- So much bullshit I don't know where to start
Every year the extent to which women's choices are controlled and limited is a more intense and horrifying battle. And in other ways, every year it's the same old slog; having to spend so much energy just struggling to maintain the status quo against the chip, chip, chip at every edge. This year is so far beyond freaky I don't even know what to say.
Rachel knocks in out of the park on domestic terrorism:
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You can practice women's health, but you can't do it here... (warning, RAGE inducing) -- This includes a text transcript of the interview
The other day I called Dr. Means' office to express my support. Please keep in mind the folks working to protect your rights are human, and tired, and stressed, and sometimes it means a lot to hear that they're helping. If you're not a phone person, an email or postcard is also awesome. Please do not send sealed letters or packages; the terrorism risks make these an additional stress to process for many offices.
The
National Day of Appreciation for Abortion Providers is coming up in March, but really, there's never a bad day to pick up a phone and call and say "thanks for being there".
Ohio's race to trample the right to choose: Connie Schultz
Ohio Republican lawmakers introduce slew of bills aimed at restricting access to abortions
Holistic birthing delivers happy families: Alternative Paths -- I debated whether to put this here, with all the unrelentingly bad news, or in my regular linketies. Thing is, it's crucially tied up with abortion rights; it's part of a whole spectrum of decisions women have to make through the course of a pregnancy, and it's part of that same spectrum of decisions that've been denied to women at various points, to the detriment of them and their families.
South Dakota Moves To Legalize Killing Abortion Providers
A bill under consideration in the Mount Rushmore State would make preventing harm to a fetus a "justifiable homicide" in many cases -- This is huge news right now, and I want to be clear about what the current claim is. First of all, it's not transparently allowing murder of doctors; the legislator who introduced it is hand-waving about how legal procedures would, of course, be protected. What it does do is set up the possibility of an anti-abortion terrorist deciding to try to take it to the courts to defend themselves; this is exactly the argument and wording they've been using for years, and if you look at who's backing this bill, it's obvious the political motivations at work, and that it will be encouragement for those already extreme enough to consider a violent attack. As nice as it sounds, superficially, to add penalties for harming a fetus in the commission of a crime (which is what this is ideologically related to), it's important to understand how this has been used, and the other realistic options for accomplishing the "same" goals (that is, if the goals are actually the stated goals, and not part of a longer-term anti-abortion strategy). This has also come up in terms of WIC provision in a state or two, and in terms of "Laci and Conner’s Law". It's entirely possibly to instead legislate an increased penalty for injuring a pregnant woman, because you have taken something additional from her (at minimum, her right to make decisions about that pregnancy). It is not necessary to define fetuses as legal entities, and it's really risky in the longer-term.
Overview of "fetal homicide" laws
More: The South Dakota Bill That Could Legitimize Murder of Abortion Providers
What Happens to Washington State Women if Title X Falls?
New MoveOn Ad: GOP Sending Women Back to the Back Alley
The GOP Unleashes a Horrifying Attack on Women
Horrific Bill Takes the GOP's War on Women to a Whole New Extreme
This bill would let public hospitals refuse to provide emergency abortion care even when necessary to save a woman’s life. -- This is another obscene extension of the already deeply problematic conscience clause stuff.
Rape is Rape, DCCC, But Does Heath Shuler Know That?
Beyond the Planned Parenthood Hoax -- Sex Trafficking As Wingnut Buzzword
The “Protect Life Act:” Will There Be a Price to Be Paid?
Meet the HR3 Ten, The Anti-Choice, Anti-Woman Democrats. No. 2: Mark Critz
GOP Still Has Not Removed Awful "Forcible Rape" Language From Anti-Choice Bill
Nancy Pelosi on GOP's Anti-Women Bills: "Most Radical Assault... In Our Lifetimes"
Halting Second Trimester Abortions in Catholic Hospitals?
Mike Pence Reaaaally Hates Planned Parenthood. And Women In General, Probably.
Anti-abortion Laws: Big Brother's Invasion of Women's Rights
(UPDATED) Protecting Life? New Bill Says Its OK to Let Women Die
It's Not About Who Pays. It's About Respect
Discipline for Snoop Dog Kline. Bad Dog!
Weekly Pulse: #DearJohn, Does Banning Abortion Trump Job Growth?
I Was a "Prolife" Republican... Until I Fell in Love
Medical Abortion in Britain and Ireland: Let’s Join the 21st Century!
Pro-Lifers Stand Up for... Murder?
Morning Roundup: Pennsylvania Bill to Ban Insurance Coverage for Abortion
As They Seek to Ban Abortion, GOP Also Moves to Eliminate Title X Family Planning Program
Afternoon Roundup: Ohio Right to Life Says "No Thanks" to Anti-Choice Heartbeat Bill
Afternoon Roundup: Is There An Abortion Statistics 'Cover-Up'?
Hypocritical "Pro-Life" Republicans Slash Services for Women and Children in Proposed Cuts
GOP's Major Anti-Choice Move: Effectively Ending All Insurance Coverage for Abortion
(Some of the Reasons) Why Slavery Has No Place in the Abortion Debate
Limits on abortion advance
Abortion access is a youth issue
Bieber on abortion?
Six Pregnancy Tests in One Week -- Christian run 'pregnancy care centers' and the lies they tell.
Nebraska would join five other states in banning private insurers from paying for abortions unless the customer buys a separate rider for the extra coverage, under a bill being pushed by a state lawmaker.
PERSONHOOD ABORTION BANS SWEEP IOWA, NORTH DAKOTA, MONTANA, TEXAS, AND OKLAHOMA
On the proposed SD law and how it relates to other laws impacting pregnant women who do want to parent
H.R. 358, bill allowing hospitals to deny life-saving abortion care to women, advances
Rachel knocks in out of the park on domestic terrorism:
Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy
You can practice women's health, but you can't do it here... (warning, RAGE inducing) -- This includes a text transcript of the interview
The other day I called Dr. Means' office to express my support. Please keep in mind the folks working to protect your rights are human, and tired, and stressed, and sometimes it means a lot to hear that they're helping. If you're not a phone person, an email or postcard is also awesome. Please do not send sealed letters or packages; the terrorism risks make these an additional stress to process for many offices.
The
National Day of Appreciation for Abortion Providers is coming up in March, but really, there's never a bad day to pick up a phone and call and say "thanks for being there".
Ohio's race to trample the right to choose: Connie Schultz
Ohio Republican lawmakers introduce slew of bills aimed at restricting access to abortions
Holistic birthing delivers happy families: Alternative Paths -- I debated whether to put this here, with all the unrelentingly bad news, or in my regular linketies. Thing is, it's crucially tied up with abortion rights; it's part of a whole spectrum of decisions women have to make through the course of a pregnancy, and it's part of that same spectrum of decisions that've been denied to women at various points, to the detriment of them and their families.
South Dakota Moves To Legalize Killing Abortion Providers
A bill under consideration in the Mount Rushmore State would make preventing harm to a fetus a "justifiable homicide" in many cases -- This is huge news right now, and I want to be clear about what the current claim is. First of all, it's not transparently allowing murder of doctors; the legislator who introduced it is hand-waving about how legal procedures would, of course, be protected. What it does do is set up the possibility of an anti-abortion terrorist deciding to try to take it to the courts to defend themselves; this is exactly the argument and wording they've been using for years, and if you look at who's backing this bill, it's obvious the political motivations at work, and that it will be encouragement for those already extreme enough to consider a violent attack. As nice as it sounds, superficially, to add penalties for harming a fetus in the commission of a crime (which is what this is ideologically related to), it's important to understand how this has been used, and the other realistic options for accomplishing the "same" goals (that is, if the goals are actually the stated goals, and not part of a longer-term anti-abortion strategy). This has also come up in terms of WIC provision in a state or two, and in terms of "Laci and Conner’s Law". It's entirely possibly to instead legislate an increased penalty for injuring a pregnant woman, because you have taken something additional from her (at minimum, her right to make decisions about that pregnancy). It is not necessary to define fetuses as legal entities, and it's really risky in the longer-term.
Overview of "fetal homicide" laws
More: The South Dakota Bill That Could Legitimize Murder of Abortion Providers
What Happens to Washington State Women if Title X Falls?
New MoveOn Ad: GOP Sending Women Back to the Back Alley
The GOP Unleashes a Horrifying Attack on Women
Horrific Bill Takes the GOP's War on Women to a Whole New Extreme
This bill would let public hospitals refuse to provide emergency abortion care even when necessary to save a woman’s life. -- This is another obscene extension of the already deeply problematic conscience clause stuff.
Rape is Rape, DCCC, But Does Heath Shuler Know That?
Beyond the Planned Parenthood Hoax -- Sex Trafficking As Wingnut Buzzword
The “Protect Life Act:” Will There Be a Price to Be Paid?
Meet the HR3 Ten, The Anti-Choice, Anti-Woman Democrats. No. 2: Mark Critz
GOP Still Has Not Removed Awful "Forcible Rape" Language From Anti-Choice Bill
Nancy Pelosi on GOP's Anti-Women Bills: "Most Radical Assault... In Our Lifetimes"
Halting Second Trimester Abortions in Catholic Hospitals?
Mike Pence Reaaaally Hates Planned Parenthood. And Women In General, Probably.
Anti-abortion Laws: Big Brother's Invasion of Women's Rights
(UPDATED) Protecting Life? New Bill Says Its OK to Let Women Die
It's Not About Who Pays. It's About Respect
Discipline for Snoop Dog Kline. Bad Dog!
Weekly Pulse: #DearJohn, Does Banning Abortion Trump Job Growth?
I Was a "Prolife" Republican... Until I Fell in Love
Medical Abortion in Britain and Ireland: Let’s Join the 21st Century!
Pro-Lifers Stand Up for... Murder?
Morning Roundup: Pennsylvania Bill to Ban Insurance Coverage for Abortion
As They Seek to Ban Abortion, GOP Also Moves to Eliminate Title X Family Planning Program
Afternoon Roundup: Ohio Right to Life Says "No Thanks" to Anti-Choice Heartbeat Bill
Afternoon Roundup: Is There An Abortion Statistics 'Cover-Up'?
Hypocritical "Pro-Life" Republicans Slash Services for Women and Children in Proposed Cuts
GOP's Major Anti-Choice Move: Effectively Ending All Insurance Coverage for Abortion
(Some of the Reasons) Why Slavery Has No Place in the Abortion Debate
Limits on abortion advance
Abortion access is a youth issue
Bieber on abortion?
Six Pregnancy Tests in One Week -- Christian run 'pregnancy care centers' and the lies they tell.
Nebraska would join five other states in banning private insurers from paying for abortions unless the customer buys a separate rider for the extra coverage, under a bill being pushed by a state lawmaker.
PERSONHOOD ABORTION BANS SWEEP IOWA, NORTH DAKOTA, MONTANA, TEXAS, AND OKLAHOMA
On the proposed SD law and how it relates to other laws impacting pregnant women who do want to parent
H.R. 358, bill allowing hospitals to deny life-saving abortion care to women, advances