Robert ReichMar 17, 2023

Forced birth in a country with:

—No universal healthcare
—No universal childcare
—No paid family & medical leave
—One of the highest rates of maternal mortality among rich nations

This isn't about "life." It's about control.

Show threadLarry MellmanMar 17, 2023
@rbreich https://www.huffpost.com/entry/florida-republican-bill-restrict-girls-discussing-periods_n_64133f06e4b00c3e607277b2 Margaret Atwood nailed it 38 years ago.
Florida Republican's Bill Would Ban Young Girls From Discussing Their Periods In School

Rep. Stan McClain's (R) admitted that his bill would limit girls from talking about their periods, although he clarified that was not the intent.

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Show threadMollyNYC

@lmellman @rbreich

At least in Margaret Atwood’s book, they had the excuse of a worldwide fertility crisis.

Republicans do it because they’re аssholes.

Mar 17, 2023 at 6:29amWeb
Show threadLarry MellmanMar 17, 2023
@MollyNYC @rbreich ain't that the truth. Worse yet, it's nothing new. They've been after universal suffrage, social security, labor unions, and abortion since forever. That's what republicans sign up for.