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Written by; By Susan Rinkunas, Jul 18 2018, 6:36pm, for Tonic. Read the full article here: The Department of Reproductive Control is the HealthAgency of Our Dystopian Future
"..The DRC is not a real government agency—yet. But all of the policies described in the video are real. You'll learn as much if you go to the satirical agency's website, thedrc.us.
Read MoreRead the original post on Planned Parenthood's website: "5 Ways You Can Oppose Trump's Dangerous Gag Rule." Written by Planned Parenthood:
We can’t stress enough just how devastating Trump's gag rule would be for people everywhere. And time is running out to stop it from going into effect. The rule was designed to block people from going to Planned Parenthood health centers.
With a justice seat on the line and frequent attacks on Title X, we’re seeing an administration that will stop at nothing to hinder important reproductive resources for millions of women and men across the country.
Read MoreThe pressure for and against quickly confirming Judge Brett Kavanaugh for the vacant U.S. Supreme Court is ramping up in the U.S. Senate.
Now is the time for citizens to contact senators, supporting careful consideration rather than haste on this nomination.
Read MoreThe balance of the US Supreme Court is set to change significantly for a generation or more, following Kennedy’s retirement and Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to fill his seat.
Kavanaugh is a partisan Republican and an extremist, and his confirmation would pose a serious threat to reproductive rights, healthcare, environmental protection, net neutrality, works’ rights, LGBTQ rights, gun violence prevention laws, voting rights and more.
In the coming days, Women’s March Minnesota will send an open letter to Senator Amy Klobuchar and Senator Tina Smith on behalf of the 110,000 Minnesotans who marched January 21st 2017, urging our Senators to vote NO on any nominee who does not believe the United States Constitution incorporates a right to privacy and will not commit to publicly stating that Roe v. Wade is settled law.
Read MoreWe are proud to introduce our first Resilient ReSister, Jovita Morales. Jovita Morales remembers vividly the day she became an activist regarding Minnesota driver’s licenses. The day was when her two children were returning from a field trip organized by Waite House. Their school bus was on the 35W bridge when it collapsed August 1, 2007.
Resilient ReSisters are Minnesota women who are making a difference in their communities; large or small, loud or quiet. She is your neighbor, your child’s favorite teacher, your co-worker, your daughter. She is you! Each month we’ll feature a new Resilient ReSister. If you know of someone we should feature please email us admin@womensmarchmncom.
"Do you think everyone deserves to access health care safely and without fear of intimidation? Do protesters outside of abortion clinics make your blood boil?" Naral Pro-Choice Minnesota
Read MoreGreat news! The Governor has vetoed the "ultrasound bill" (SF2849). Thank you for standing up for women, Gov. Dayton!
And thank you to everyone who called, wrote, tweeted their legislators, the Governor, talked with others about the issue.
The "Ultrasound bill" (SF2849) passed in the Mn House on Thursday 10th May. The vote was (79-48). Next step, this anti-abortion bill goes to the Governor to be vetoed or signed into law.
ReSisters - you know the drill: Contact Governor Dayton and ask him to TRUST WOMEN and veto this bill.
Read More..What do we do? Stand Up, Fight Back!
An anti-abortion bill will be voted on in the MN House this Thursday (5/10) at 9.30am. This bill already passed in the Senate last week. Can you join us to Stand Up, Fight Back?
