A law that infringes on women’s freedom, health, and independence goes into effect today in the state of Michigan. This is not hyperbole. Here is the background as reported by FindLaw. Michigan lawmakers passed a controversial bill on Wednesday that will ban insurance plans in the state from covering abortion unless the woman’s life is […]
Death in Texas And Throughout The World – The effect of Abortion Laws
Professor and previous State Representative Candidate for Texas District 127 Cody Pogue wrote a prescient blog post on the effect draconian abortion laws are having in Texas. He makes a most salient assessment that is believed by many. Texas is making a big mistake and, if we do not change course on this issue, the […]
Stay Of Texas Abortion Law Overturned By 5th Circuit Court Of Appeals
The Stay of the Texas Abortion Law, House Bill 2, was overturned. The court that overturned it is one of the most conservative courts in the country. The victory Texas women had over the new Texas abortion law was short lived. A few days ago Judge Lee Yeakel ruled that the provision that required doctors […]
Provisions Of Texas Anti-Woman House Bill 2 Ruled Unconstitutional
House Bill 2 Provisions Unconstitutional The Texas Tribune is reporting that U.S. District Judge Lee Yeakel has blocked implementation of 2 provisions in House Bill 2. Judge Lee Yeakel ruled that the provision requiring doctors performing an abortion to have admitting privileges in Hospitals within 30 miles would “places a substantial obstacle in the path […]
Midday Open Thread, Obamacare, Clinton, Cruz, and Abortion In Texas (VIDEO)
The hypocrisy of Right Wing Republicans. Listen to Governor Rick Perry’s wife. Anita Perry, wife of Texas Gov. Rick Perry (R), declared Saturday that abortion “could be a women’s right.” . What Obamacare Means for You. Defiant House delays Obamacare; government shutdown looms. Washington (CNN) — In a move that makes a government shutdown very […]
Must See Interview With Anti-Choice Protestor In Texas (VIDEO)
I met Lori Harris as I left the Texas Senate. I was listening to Texas District 10 Senator Wendy Davis drill Texas District 18 Senator Glenn Hager on his draconian bill, Senate Bill one that would effectively shut down all but 5 abortion clinics in Texas. I needed to find a restroom and she pointed […]
Live Update: Stand With Texas Women – Senate Vote (VIDEO)
And The Anti-Woman Bill Is Passed Revolt At Texas Capitol Last Stand 6:30 PM Rally Women Won’t Go Back They were even taking away tampons to get into the Senate. Long Lines To Senate Chambers At Texas Capitol Stand With Texas Women Andrea Gardner’s Last Stand At The Texas Capitol LIKE My Facebook Page – […]
Republicans Spur Progressive Movement In Texas by Middle Class & Poor
Many cringe whenever they hear that Texas is a Red State. Demographically it seems impossible. Texas is a majority minority state. Specifically, non-Latino Whites make up 44% of the state. Latinos make up 38% of the state, Blacks 12%, and Asians 4%. Blacks, Latinos, and Asians vote overwhelmingly Democratic (Latinos 70%+, Blacks 90%+, & Asians […]
Wendy Davis Rescue Texas Women As State Republican Senators Take Abortion Rights Away
UPDATE: See the fiery ending video here. UPDATED: BREAKING: Lt. Gov. Dewhurst has agreed that #SB5 is dead. — Cecile Richards (@CecileRichards) June 26, 2013 Will this be the turning point in Texas? Will Republican women join progressive women in Texas to stop the continuous attempt by Republican men to violate them legislatively? […]
LIVE VIDEO: TX State Senator Wendy Davis Filibustering Draconian Abortion Bill
Live Senator Wendy Davis Filibuster See my report on Wendy’s valiant effort here. This is the Progressive Movement in Texas new hero. Texas State Senator Wendy Davis has been filibustering a draconian bill written by Texas Republican Men to criminalize what women choose to do to their bodies. LIKE My Facebook Page – Visit My […]
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