Sally Field bravely shares the story of the abortion she had when she was 17

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Wisconsin State Rep. Joel Kitchens (R), a large animal vet, thinks that farm women should be grateful to have the same legal rights as Elsie the Cow. #republicandeathcult #abortionisheathcare

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/wisconsin-abortion-referendum-joel-kitchens-b2485435.html

Republican lawmaker claims he’s ‘qualified’ to ban abortion – because he’s a vet

‘Misogyny in action ― women, animals, it’s all the same,’ one person tweeted in response to remarks by Joel Kitchens

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The Columbus Dispatch has called it. The only question is how badly #ohioissue1 will lose by. It is currently losing by more than 2:1. Fuck you, Ohio Republican Party. And a special fuck you to Illinois Republican billionaire Richard Uihlein. Stay the fuck out of Ohio. #abortionisheathcare
Pence urges Ohio voters to pass measure that could hurt abortion rights push

Former Vice President Mike Pence came out in support of Ohio’s Issue 1 constitutional amendment that is on the ballot Tuesday, saying that passing it would help stop the “radical left.” The amendment, funded by conservative interests, would raise the required vote threshold for a constitutional amendment from 50 percent to 60 percent and would…

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As of last weekend, upwards of 600,000 people voted early in Ohio on State Issue 1. The huge turnout bodes well for the side looking to defeat the attempt by Republicans to short-circuit November's amendment seeking to enshrine abortion rights in the Ohio constitution. Fingers crossed! 🤞 #NoOnIssue1 #abortionisheathcare #republicansaretheproblem

https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/politics/elections/state/2023/08/07/issue-1-early-voting-closes-in-ohio-bringing-high-turnout-ahead-of-aug-8/70512342007/

High turnout, long lines: A look at Ohio's last weekend of early voting on Issue 1

Early voting on Issue 1 officially ended last night. As anticipation builds for Election Day, boards of elections say weekend turnout remained high.

The Columbus Dispatch

As the US becomes increasingly restrictive, people look for help nearby ...

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Women-led organizations like Colectiva Bloodys, Las Libres, Marea Verde, Matamoros Decide, and Red Necesito Abortar, among others, have provided free abortion assistance to thousands all over the country. Some of these groups also provide remote assistance to people as far afield as Russia or Saudi Arabia. “We still do everything through social media — from sending information to asking for [their] addresses to sending the abortion pills,” said Lira.

These organizations are now coming up with ways to ensure the safety and security of the U.S. residents reaching out to them for help on terminating a pregnancy...

“A year ago, there was a lot of fear in the U.S., but now we know there are many abortion networks in the U.S. and that they have been multiplying,” said Cruz.

https://restofworld.org/2023/mexican-women-help-us-abortion-seekers/

#AbortionIsHeathCare #ReproductiveRights #Solidarity

How feminist groups in Mexico are aiding abortion seekers in the U.S.

“Getting abortion pills into the U.S. is not as much of a challenge as being safe online,” say abortion companions.

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