Reproductive Rights Linketies
Not a lot today, but guess what? Asshole-in-Chief Scott Walker shows up here, too. Go, him.
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker's Abortion Crusade
Despite the impassioned testimony of many lawmakers, on Friday the House of Representatives overwhelmingly voted to eliminate Title X funding, which supported clinics and programs that provide contraception and basic gynecological care to low-income women. This bill (which I like to call the “Anti-Pap Smear and Anti-Contraception Act” or the “Encouraging Teen STDs Act“) passed with the inclusion of an amendment by Rep. Mike Pence that specifically targets Planned Parenthood, denying the organization all federal funding.
HHS Rescinds Portions of Health Care Refusal Rule that Threatened Women’s Health
Arizona House approves abortion restriction
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And can I just say how much I adore Rachel for actually addressing abortion-related topics with the depth and nuance and frequency they deserve? *LOVE*
Edit to add: More coverage from MaddowBlog (the stuff that doesn't make it to the show)
In Wichita, the fear is real. So is the courage.
Day two: Good morning, Kansas (and hello, culture war)
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker's Abortion Crusade
Despite the impassioned testimony of many lawmakers, on Friday the House of Representatives overwhelmingly voted to eliminate Title X funding, which supported clinics and programs that provide contraception and basic gynecological care to low-income women. This bill (which I like to call the “Anti-Pap Smear and Anti-Contraception Act” or the “Encouraging Teen STDs Act“) passed with the inclusion of an amendment by Rep. Mike Pence that specifically targets Planned Parenthood, denying the organization all federal funding.
HHS Rescinds Portions of Health Care Refusal Rule that Threatened Women’s Health
Arizona House approves abortion restriction
Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy
Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy
And can I just say how much I adore Rachel for actually addressing abortion-related topics with the depth and nuance and frequency they deserve? *LOVE*
Edit to add: More coverage from MaddowBlog (the stuff that doesn't make it to the show)
In Wichita, the fear is real. So is the courage.
Day two: Good morning, Kansas (and hello, culture war)