I wasn’t dead enough for an abortion. Those words reverberate through my mind like a haunting echo of the reality that women face in states like Texas. The maternal mortality rates in red states have reached horrifying levels, and it seems like we are living in a dystopian nightmare rather than a land of freedom and democracy. The recent case of a Texas mom almost losing her life due to restrictive abortion laws is a stark reminder of the consequences of stifling women’s reproductive rights.
The all-Republican Supreme Court in Texas rejected a legal challenge from women who claimed their lives were endangered due to complicated pregnancies that doctors were hesitant to properly treat.… Continue reading
As I sit here processing the abhorrent actions of Texas professors Daniel Bonevac and John Hatfield, who are suing to fail female students seeking abortions, I can’t help but feel a surge of anger and disbelief. These men, who should be fostering a positive learning environment, have instead chosen to weaponize their positions to control and punish women for their personal choices. It is a sickening abuse of power and a blatant violation of privacy to even remotely suggest that a student’s decision to seek an abortion should impact their academic standing.
The audacity of these professors to assert that pregnancy resulting from consensual sexual intercourse somehow negates a woman’s right to make decisions about her own body is beyond comprehension.… Continue reading
Tennessee will become the first state to provide families with baby diapers, and let me tell you, it’s a surprising and somewhat unexpected move coming from a state known for its conservative values. The announcement that the state’s Medicaid program will start covering 100 diapers a month for newborns, infants, and 1-year-olds is definitely a step in the right direction, but it also raises some interesting questions and observations.
It’s hard to ignore the irony in a state that has some of the lowest tax burdens in the country, suddenly embracing a social program like providing diapers for families in need.… Continue reading
As a woman who has never had sex and may not anytime soon, I have still experienced the benefits of contraception. For three years, birth control pills helped me manage the severe symptoms of PMS, including anxiety, depression, and Tourette’s tics. It allowed me to lead a normal, happy life without the constant cloud of hormonal fluctuations affecting my well-being. The thought that access to contraception could be restricted is deeply concerning and infuriating.
The recent statement by Donald Trump indicating a potential restriction on access to contraception is alarming. The fact that he is even considering such a policy is a stark reminder of the threats looming over women’s reproductive rights.… Continue reading
More than 60% of Americans say that abortion should be legal, according to a recent poll. This number seems shockingly low to me, as I would expect the percentage to be much higher given the general consensus on this issue. It is disheartening to see that our voices, as the majority, may not always translate into policy changes or election outcomes. The fact that Republicans, who aim to outlaw all abortions without exception, continue to receive votes is truly baffling. It is crucial for us to vote out politicians who do not align with our values, especially when it comes to such critical issues like reproductive rights.… Continue reading
I can’t even begin to comprehend the level of cruelty and ignorance that led to a Tennessee woman being denied an abortion after finding out that her fetus’ brain was not attached. It’s beyond devastating to think that she had to endure the pain of carrying a non-viable pregnancy to full term, losing an ovary, a fallopian tube, and her hopes for a large family in the process. The fact that lawmakers, who have no medical background, felt entitled to make decisions about her body and her future is utterly outrageous. It’s a clear violation of a woman’s right to make decisions about her own health and body.… Continue reading
Katie Britt is back at it, pushing a bill to launch a pregnancy tracking federal database. This news is both alarming and infuriating. The hypocrisy displayed by Republicans is nothing short of astonishing. They claim to be against a national gun owner database, citing concerns over privacy and government overreach, but here they are, advocating for a database that would track the most intimate and personal details of a woman’s life – her pregnancy.
It begs the question, why is it acceptable to track women’s reproductive health, but not gun ownership? The double standards and lack of consistency in their beliefs are glaring.… Continue reading
Katie Britt is back at it, pushing a bill to launch a pregnancy tracking federal database. The sheer audacity of such a proposition leaves me dumbfounded. Tracking women’s pregnancies? In what world does that make sense? The concept is not only invasive but also reeks of control and surveillance that is reminiscent of dystopian societies. Are we really living in a country where the government wants to monitor the reproductive choices of its citizens? It’s truly alarming to see how far some politicians are willing to go in their quest for power and control.
The hypocrisy behind the party pushing for this bill is astounding.… Continue reading
As I read about Collin Davis, a Texas man who retained a high-powered antiabortion attorney to issue a legal threat against his ex-partner who was planning to travel to Colorado for an abortion, I am filled with a mix of anger, frustration, and disbelief. The audacity of someone to believe they have the right to interfere in a woman’s personal and private medical decisions is appalling.
Firstly, the idea that Texas, a state with no legal standing to demand that doctors in other states not perform abortions, is trying to probe an out-of-state abortion is not only intrusive but also unconstitutional.… Continue reading
I am ecstatic to hear that the Arizona governor has signed a bill to repeal the state’s 1864 near-total abortion ban. It is a monumental victory for reproductive rights and bodily autonomy. The fact that it took multiple attempts to pass this repeal due to GOP moderates dragging their feet shows the uphill battle that advocates for reproductive rights face.
The efforts to repeal this archaic law were led by legislative Democrats, with only a couple of Republicans in each chamber voting to repeal. The State Attorney General’s decision not to enforce the ban is a step in the right direction, although individual counties may still attempt to do so.… Continue reading
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Matt Underwood