@kylegriffin1 I probably need to move. Missouri is trying to take away my transgender child’s access to health care and will absolutely take away access to safe abortions. So over it.
New: Justice Clarence Thomas says in Atlanta: “We can’t be an institution that can be bullied into giving you just the outcomes you want” — though his wife Ginni Thomas attempted to do just that as she sought to help overturn Biden’s 2020 election win.
@kylegriffin1 I probably need to move. Missouri is trying to take away my transgender child’s access to health care and will absolutely take away access to safe abortions. So over it.
Rhode Island's highest court has upheld a state law guaranteeing its citizens' right to abortion. The law effectively secures the abortion rights set out in Roe v. Wade.
Fuck this illegitimate SCOTUS. Fuck the Republican party that enabled this. And if you don't care that this decision makes women second-class citizens, fuck you too. We don't have the luxury of time--we need to fight NOW. It's Democrats vs. Fascists in 2022. Vote accordingly.
Abortion would immediately become illegal in at least 13 states if the Supreme Court were to overturn Roe v. Wade:
Arkansas, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming.
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly has vetoed legislation that would have banned transgender athletes from girls sports and another that would have required schools to let parents challenge classroom curriculum.
A Proclamation on Transgender Day Of Visibility:
"I want you to know that your President sees you. The First Lady, the Vice President, the Second Gentleman, and my entire Admin see you for who you are — made in the image of God and deserving of dignity, respect, and support."
The Department of State has announced that, beginning April 11, all U.S. citizens will be able select an 'X' as their gender marker on their U.S. passport application.
I heard this morning that there are 84 Missouri House districts with no Democratic candidate. Some are in St Louis county! If you have any interest in running for office, even if you're a timid maybe, I'd love to hear from you. Filing is still open!
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has donated $275 million to Planned Parenthood, the largest gift from a single donor in the organization's more than 100-year history.