Protect the Right to Contraception NOW!

Republicans in the Senate have BLOCKED a bill that would protect the right to use basic birth control, like IUDs, Plan B, and the pill. Sign the petition to demand representatives sign on to a discharge petition that would force Republicans to bring the Right to Contraception Act to a vote in the House THIS YEAR! 

Why is this important?

First, abortion. Then, IVF. Now, conservative lawmakers are putting contraception at risk.

Nearly all voters—Republicans, Democrats, and Independents—support the right to contraception. Millions of people use it to plan their families and manage their health. But instead of protecting this right and enshrining it into law, Republicans in the Senate blocked the Right to Contraception Act.

Every American should have the freedom to use contraception if and when they need it—and the assurance that the government will never take it away from us.

Right now, there’s another path forward. A discharge petition is circulating in the House of Representatives that, if they get enough signatures, would force the Republican majority to bring the Right to Contraception Act to a vote in the House. Sign the petition to urge your representative to support the right to contraception, sign the discharge petition, and fight for our freedom to plan our families and our futures. 

Source: moveon.org

King County has recently passed new rental regulations that impact landlords and renters. Here are some key points from the regulations

1. Cap on Rent Increases: The new law includes a cap on rent increases. Landlords cannot raise rent beyond a certain limit, which aims to protect renters from sudden spikes in rental costs¹.
2. Limits on Move-In Fees: The regulations also impose limits on move-in fees. This helps prevent excessive upfront costs for renters when moving into a new rental property.
3. Late Fee Cap: Late fees are now capped at 1.5% of the rent amount. This ensures that landlords cannot impose disproportionately high penalties for late payments.
4. Changes in Rental Application Process: Landlords can no longer require Social Security Numbers as part of the rental application process. While they can still request this information, it’s no longer mandatory. This change may impact the ability to assess a potential renter’s creditworthiness¹.

Overall, these regulations aim to strike a balance between protecting renters and ensuring landlords can manage their properties effectively. However, some argue that they may lead to higher costs for property owners and decreased rental property availability¹. If you have any specific questions or need further details, feel free to ask!