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In reply to the discussion: DAAAAYUM, You gotta see this. [View all]muriel_volestrangler
(106,873 posts)40. Background: Republican propose amending state constitution to say abortion not a right
and to require ID at the polls.
Were talking about half the population not being able to make decisions when not even half of this body has a uterus, she said in a furious address Friday to her colleagues. She warned that failing to protect the reproductive rights and health of women will result in women dying.
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Here we are being silenced once again, McClinton declared. Understand when youre silencing [opposition lawmakers] youre silencing millions of voters from every corner of the commonwealth. When you silence us and dont allow us to amend bills that wont let people vote, that wont allow women to make their own decisions, youre silencing all of us.
The Pennsylvania Senate on Friday approved a proposal which was later also supported in a House vote to add language to the state Constitution stating explicitly that the document does not guarantee any rights relating to abortion or public funding of abortions.
A last-minute addition would also require voters to show identification at polling places, not just when they register to vote, which is currently required.
https://uk.news.yahoo.com/penn-rep-tees-off-colleagues-040403399.html
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Here we are being silenced once again, McClinton declared. Understand when youre silencing [opposition lawmakers] youre silencing millions of voters from every corner of the commonwealth. When you silence us and dont allow us to amend bills that wont let people vote, that wont allow women to make their own decisions, youre silencing all of us.
The Pennsylvania Senate on Friday approved a proposal which was later also supported in a House vote to add language to the state Constitution stating explicitly that the document does not guarantee any rights relating to abortion or public funding of abortions.
A last-minute addition would also require voters to show identification at polling places, not just when they register to vote, which is currently required.
https://uk.news.yahoo.com/penn-rep-tees-off-colleagues-040403399.html
What I'm not sure is exactly what "dont allow us to amend bills" means - sounds like the Republicans used some dubious procedure to force this through. Anyone know?
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Repubs in the room only see another angry black woman making sense and they want none of that
JuJuChen
Jul 2022
#1
Well, the "way" it was posted "could" also infer a "fear" of making Demorats look "rude"
Justice matters.
Jul 2022
#28
Lots of people here criticize Republicans, so I guess you think that's all useless, too.
pnwmom
Jul 2022
#31
Not at all. It's great to see a Rep (or Senator) give a passionate speech....
electric_blue68
Jul 2022
#36
call Penn State - it broadcasts sports on 11 ex limbaugh stations that will be used to yell over her
certainot
Jul 2022
#20
florida is another good example- desantis and his anti LGBTQ and other fascist crap - U of Fla on 10
certainot
Jul 2022
#65
Gainesville, the home of U of Florida, is a progressive, liberal, hippie town too.
Ligyron
Jul 2022
#67
i was looking. there's a UF Presidential LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee but i can't find a phone number
certainot
Jul 2022
#68
We NEED a thousand more Democrats just like her. I'm tired of being "polite"
BigBearJohn
Jul 2022
#32
Background: Republican propose amending state constitution to say abortion not a right
muriel_volestrangler
Jul 2022
#40
Thanks for this! Finally get to see and hear her without added commentary front and back.
Hermit-The-Prog
Jul 2022
#41