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BlancheSplanchnik

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37. yes that's so, but I think the Civil Rights movement and the Gay Rights movement

Fri Jul 5, 2013, 01:00 AM

Jul 2013

are the reason we see deep change in society, in social norms! Without huge coordinated efforts and the concentrated support of allies, none of those advances would have happened.

Without many people united with a oneness of purpose, change on the level we need it just doesn't happen.

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Multiple states have now passed laws that WILL kill women. [View all] BlancheSplanchnik Jul 2013 OP

I am so tired of fighting for things we thought we'd won. PDJane Jul 2013 #1

And I am so tired of every other issue taking precedence. BlancheSplanchnik Jul 2013 #2

I'm not sure, but I read something about this.....not entirely optimistic. PDJane Jul 2013 #3

oh yes, I read that. She bears witness to the unspeakable suffering BlancheSplanchnik Jul 2013 #5

That article needs a warning. CrispyQ Jul 2013 #7

I am sorry. I had the same reaction. Forgot to post a trigger warning. PDJane Jul 2013 #9

People need to know this goes on. CrispyQ Jul 2013 #21

I would like to know how many states. CrispyQ Jul 2013 #4

Jesus, Crispy. Just plain...jeeeeesus BlancheSplanchnik Jul 2013 #6

It was a defining moment in our relationship. CrispyQ Jul 2013 #23

I am so tired of fighting for things we thought we'd won yeoman6987 Jul 2013 #60

(NC) Senate votes to restrict abortion as witnesses yell 'shame' WorseBeforeBetter Jul 2013 #8

Walker in WI EC Jul 2013 #10

Blanche, thanks for this thread. I have been working on one and don't usually post. Women's issues freshwest Jul 2013 #11

hey fresh...that must have been an amazing conversation. Your point about BlancheSplanchnik Jul 2013 #32

goddammit, I'm kicking this BlancheSplanchnik Jul 2013 #12

HUGH Kick and Rec Coyotl Jul 2013 #13

K&R! n/t onestepforward Jul 2013 #14

but, but there are DU members that claim reps and dems are the same sigmasix Jul 2013 #15

Threads like these need to unite us, Le Taz Hot Jul 2013 #24

I am anti-capitalist but I made it to the polls based upon this issue alone - TBF Jul 2013 #27

repukes are absolutely evil. BlancheSplanchnik Jul 2013 #33

K&R. nt DLevine Jul 2013 #16

I am having a hard time understanding Ilsa Jul 2013 #17

The problem is that Republican women, in particular, feel that they are exceptions. PDJane Jul 2013 #30

yep. How many idiots do we all know BlancheSplanchnik Jul 2013 #34

Watch the video on this thread. CrispyQ Jul 2013 #71

just saw your thread! Great op. cali Jul 2013 #18

thank YOU! BlancheSplanchnik Jul 2013 #36

K&R and thank you MadrasT Jul 2013 #19

Handmaid's Tale....you're not kidding. BlancheSplanchnik Jul 2013 #35

kick cali Jul 2013 #20

Death would be preferable to this cruel subjugation by morons siligut Jul 2013 #22

word. n/t BlancheSplanchnik Jul 2013 #54

Ms Blanche, Le Taz Hot Jul 2013 #25

yes that's so, but I think the Civil Rights movement and the Gay Rights movement BlancheSplanchnik Jul 2013 #37

Unfortunately, historically, that's not been the case. Le Taz Hot Jul 2013 #62

I know! That's what I'm calling out for now! BlancheSplanchnik Jul 2013 #64

We cannot use a referendum in Ohio, because the RWers put the restrictions into a *budget* bill Kolesar Jul 2013 #26

:( BlancheSplanchnik Jul 2013 #38

K & R! historylovr Jul 2013 #28

K&R PotatoChip Jul 2013 #29

K&R, Thank You! smirkymonkey Jul 2013 #31

really. BlancheSplanchnik Jul 2013 #39

we have Emily's List, Naral pro choice America and Planned Parenthood Federation of America. CTyankee Jul 2013 #48

yes, true. Let's get that out there--we need allies and solidarity. BlancheSplanchnik Jul 2013 #50

Wendy has a good, positive message. She speaks of "Texas values" and inspires her fellow Texams. CTyankee Jul 2013 #66

love it!!!!! BlancheSplanchnik Jul 2013 #68

+1 Rec for REAL issues with REAL consequences. sagat Jul 2013 #40

I look at the front page and I'm stunned... BlancheSplanchnik Jul 2013 #41

K&R. Nt Lunacee_2013 Jul 2013 #42

Kick. nt DLevine Jul 2013 #43

Thank you for this important thread clyrc Jul 2013 #44

You are so right about this Trailrider1951 Jul 2013 #45

calling it Choice and filing under Right to Privacy" was a big mistake BlancheSplanchnik Jul 2013 #53

Thank you, Blanche! We need MORE of these posts in GD where they are most read. CTyankee Jul 2013 #46

OK, these people come in and take over a state.. ananda Jul 2013 #47

I watched the NC Senate 'debate' HB 695 on Wednesday and was thoroughly mnhtnbb Jul 2013 #49

I pictured the gallery shouting, "You Work for Us" BlancheSplanchnik Jul 2013 #56

One woman--one lone woman--out of the group got herself arrested for shouting "Shame on you". mnhtnbb Jul 2013 #58

jesus! BlancheSplanchnik Jul 2013 #61

Actually, publishing the personal data of those arrested is a tactic from mnhtnbb Jul 2013 #63

well it may have slowed them down but it didn't stop them, BlancheSplanchnik Jul 2013 #65

This message was self-deleted by its author darkangel218 Jul 2013 #51

BIG K&R drm604 Jul 2013 #52

I have no idea, but I agree with you. n/t BlancheSplanchnik Jul 2013 #57

Kicking Again. historylovr Jul 2013 #55

Exactly! +10,000. smirkymonkey Jul 2013 #59

Kicking, too! kentauros Jul 2013 #67

Thanks! Working on it. smirkymonkey Jul 2013 #72

Kicking for women's lives. Trailrider1951 Jul 2013 #69

The video on this thread was fascinating. CrispyQ Jul 2013 #70