The 2024 KFF Women’s Health Survey reveals that avoiding pregnancy is a top priority for nearly 70% of women of reproductive age, with 82% using contraception in the past year. A significant portion (20%) of uninsured women discontinued birth control due to cost, highlighting affordability concerns. The survey also found that social media influences contraceptive choices for some women, and access to emergency contraception remains a challenge for many. These findings underscore the importance of contraceptive access following the Dobbs decision.
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The issue of 200+ women facing criminal charges over pregnancy in the year after Dobbs is alarming and deeply disturbing. The fact that women who have experienced miscarriages are being accused of child abuse and locked up is beyond comprehension. Miscarriages are unfortunately common, and the idea that someone could weaponize such a devastating experience to incarcerate women is cruel and heartless.
One particular case in Oklahoma where a woman was charged with felony child neglect after her baby tested positive for marijuana at birth stands out. Despite having a doctor-approved state license to use medical marijuana during her pregnancy, prosecutors pursued the case using fetal personhood language.… Continue reading
As I sit here with a heavy heart and a sick feeling in the pit of my stomach, the news of 26,000 raped women in Texas being forced to give birth since Dobbs weighs heavily on my mind. It’s a staggering number that highlights a deeper issue within our society. The fact that so many women have had to endure such a traumatic experience is beyond comprehension. The pain, the trauma, the fear that these women must have faced is unimaginable.
The statistics speak volumes about the prevalence of rape and sexual violence in our society. It is a harsh reality that only a small percentage of rapists are prosecuted, let alone spend time behind bars.… Continue reading
The recent leak rocking the Supreme Court, shedding light on the bitter abortion split within the highest court in the land, has sparked outrage and deep concern among the American public. The leak exposed the internal divisions over the Idaho abortion ban in the wake of the Dobbs decision overturning Roe v. Wade. The details revealed a troubling picture of a court that seems to have lost its way, engaging in political horse-trading and negotiations rather than fulfilling its duty to interpret the laws.
The leaked information paints a stark picture of the Supreme Court’s inner workings, showcasing a divided court with justices who seem more concerned with political expediency rather than upholding justice.… Continue reading
Kim Davis’ legal team pushing to overturn Obergefell, citing the Dobbs decision, is a grotesque example of how some individuals will go to great lengths to deny happiness and basic rights to others. Despite the landmark ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide, Davis, known for her staunch opposition to issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples, is attempting to dismantle this fundamental right. The audacity of her legal team to cite the recent Dobbs decision as a precedent to challenge marriage equality is not only disturbing but also highly concerning.
The Respect for Marriage Act was put in place to safeguard same-sex marriage, regardless of Obergefell being overturned.… Continue reading
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