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War On Women …

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The War On Women …

The era of trump ended, but it appears as if inappropriate behavior on so many levels has not only continued but has found folks inciting, perpetrating, and or engaging in intimidation; it also seems to be spreading all over the World.  There are folks assaulting women, and beating POC, some are participating in hate crimes, while others are not only tossing out threats, but they don’t seem to act like these things are against the law. Now, there are reports of folks more willing to commit murder in the name of MAGA   … why?

In 2016, we saw conservative activists and Republican Governors assaulting not only a woman’s right to choose but making it incredibly difficult for Women to get to a clinic by quietly closing them one after the other.  Now, it’s not only election season but the end of 2024 is near, and the highest court in the land seems to have jumped the shark and is, as several dictionaries describe it, being an exaggeration of what seems like the original purpose of SCOTUS

Thing is, the US court system seems to have decided Women and Men don’t need clinics like Planned Parenthood, which also provide other services …like mammograms, cancer screenings, and referrals. When it comes to abortions, the idea that someone least we talk about a former POTUS would state that women should receive some sort of punishment, gets a …wtf?

Question:  do you think anyone in the era of trump researched unsafe abortions at all, or maybe it’s more like, did they care? Or found out that Abortion is Reproductive Healthcare. FYI – Abortions are NOT just for eliminating an unwanted pregnancy, and include little girls that need to keep their childhood intact in some way! They should have the right and freedom to be kids aka Minors!

In a nation created by and of immigrants, but apparently doesn’t include immigrants. The guy who held power as POTUS for one term seems to lean toward white nationalism, was and still might be a birther, and his War On Women flag was confirmed when he gave employers control over a woman’s body… that’s my take.  It’s bad enough that clinics are being systematically closed by those leaning right, but now women in need of any type of reproductive procedure must travel several miles for it! If they have the money and can travel. The loss of these clinics and the impact on regular women who rarely get news coverage; continue to be quietly eliminated along with killing the reputations of doctors.

Unfortunately, Doctors in the business of helping women by providing general health care as well as safe reproductive products/ procedures have suffered over thirty years of intimidation, with threats of violence! We were in the crosshairs of a republican trifecta with a continued odd take on family values!  Women need to recognize and rise up against the strange family values that are pushing women, forcing them to fight for or struggle with health issues that affluent women probably do not!

We must remind folks of what facilities like Planned Parenthood do… They help Women and Men!

Why is it so difficult for a conservative Justice to believe and accept that women at the age of 17 and older who request a reproductive procedure understand that it is a right, not a privilege? Little girls, with or without their parents, need reproductive rights! While it seems like providing a place where safe affordable health care is given is the right thing to do, oddly enough it still needs to be reiterated to republicans…so let us say it over and over.  Women exercising their right to choose at this moment is constitutional! It’s about Freedom and CHOICE!   We have to agree that one would assume that Republicans, pledging to be Constitutionalists would back away from actions that clearly conflict with laws on the books, least we talk about the idea that freedom and choice sound like at least two beliefs conservatives seem to push whenever possible but of course it’s only when it suits their ideology … going out of their way to disrespect a woman’s intelligence and or the relationship with their doctor’s by legislating against it, is shameful.

What Woman wants to go through an era with trump in control again, let alone subject this BS to any other Woman or a little girl?

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Alaska lost a legend when Ruth Schmidt passed away at the age of 97.


In Memory…

In a time when many women weren’t encouraged to enter scientific fields, Ruth received her Masters (in 1939) and Ph.D. (in 1948) from Columbia University before going on to become a prominent geologist. She moved to Alaska in 1956 and later founded the Geology Department at the University of Alaska, Anchorage. An article in the Anchorage Daily News from April summed up just how impressive Ruth’s accomplishments were: “Recently, the American Association of Petroleum Geologists announced it would honor the organization’s first 100 female members to commemorate its centennial in 2017. The first woman featured is Ruth A.M. Schmidt.”
Ruth was a treasure to the state of Alaska, not just because of her professional accomplishments, but also because of her storied philanthropic work.
As her obituary notes, “she supported conservation, opera and symphony, social services, public media, science, and science education for women and minorities.”
There’s something else to add to the list: Ruth supported women’s health and reproductive justice.
We were overwhelmed and amazed when we learned that part of Ruth’s will included a bequest to Planned Parenthood Votes Northwest, the first-ever contribution of that type to our organization.
We want to thank and honor Ruth for her support of women’s health and reproductive freedom.
Because of Ruth’s generosity, we have been able to wage a stronger fight against the threats to women’s health posed by politicians who want to interfere in personal medical decisions. Coupled with the support of thousands of activists like you – as donors, volunteers, and community supporters – we’ve been able to advance a progressive agenda across Alaska, Idaho, and Washington fighting for women and families.
Ruth was a trailblazer for women, for science, for Alaska, and for reproductive health and rights. If you want to continue her legacy with us, add your name to the list as someone who will continue to fight for women’s health in 2015 and beyond.
Thank you for all that you do.
Elaine Rose
CEO
Planned Parenthood Votes Northwest 

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sign the “MY BOSS IS NOT MY DOCTOR” petition … Al Franken


Al Franken - U.S. Senator, Minnesota

Here’s a handy way to tell the difference between your boss and your doctor: Ask to see a stethoscope (doctors usually have those handy). If the person who’s trying to control your access to health care can’t produce one, that’s your boss — and you shouldn’t let him or her decide what care you can get.

 
This is pretty simple: Bosses aren’t doctors. And Republicans shouldn’t put them in charge of your health care. No wonder 26,545 people have already signed our “MY BOSS IS NOT MY DOCTOR” petition.
That’s 26,545 people whose bosses are not their doctors, and don’t want their bosses deciding what health care they can and can’t get.
So if you haven’t signed our petition — and your boss is not, in fact, your doctor — don’t wait another minute. Click here, sign now.
Thanks for reading — and remember: If it walks like a boss, talks like a boss, and can’t produce a stethoscope on demand, it isn’t a doctor.
Al
P.S.: It took hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of research to develop the stethoscope test. Okay, no, it didn’t. But a grassroots campaign like this one does cost money. And it would be great if you could chip in a few dollars to help us keep it going.