Category Archives: activism

Open Thread | Now Republicans Are Trying to Redefine Abortion Itself

Posted on October 9, 2023 by rikyrah

A NYT Guest Essay Now Republicans Are Trying to Redefine Abortion Itself Oct. 2, 2023 By Jessica Valenti Ms. Valenti publishes the newsletter Abortion, Everyday. In the year since Roe v. Wade was overturned, the Republican Party has tested out … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | The Difficulty in Getting Abortions Now in the United States

Posted on October 2, 2023 by rikyrah

As today is the opening day for the Supreme Court, let’s look at the ramifications of the Dobbs decision. ‘Feels horrible to say no’: abortion funds run out of money as US demand surges A lifeline for many in states … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | President Biden Is Getting Stuff Done!

Posted on September 28, 2023 by rikyrah

This announcement happened last week: This week, President Biden launched the American Climate Corps – helping mobilize the next generation of clean energy, conservation, and resilience workers. Here’s what you need to know. https://t.co/gWpPtfhbfw — The White House (@WhiteHouse) September … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Twitter Accused of Helping Saudi Arabia Commit Human Rights Abuses

Posted on September 11, 2023 by rikyrah

From The Guardian: Twitter accused of helping Saudi Arabia commit human rights abuses Lawsuit says network discloses user data at request of Saudi authorities at much higher rate than for US, UK and Canada The social media company formerly known … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | The MSM, The President and the Vice- President

Posted on September 6, 2023 by rikyrah

I have believed since the beginning that the MSM is resentful towards President Biden and his Administration because of their competence. They are competent. In order to report on them, you actually have to know the policy positions of this … Continue reading →

Posted in 2024 Elections, Abortion, Abortion Rights, activism, Black Voter Suppression, Black Voters, Breaking News, Current Events, Democratic Party, Elections, Open Thread, Politics, President Joe Biden, Vice-President Kamala D. Harris, Voter Suppression, Voting Rights | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 24 Comments

Open Thread | They Were Never Going to Stop With Dobbs…How the Right is Going Further After Abortion

Posted on August 28, 2023 by rikyrah

Using and scapegoating our fellow trans citizens is not their only angle. Someone that I follow about abortion rights, points out that the right knows that Abortion BANS are unpopular. So, they are trying to erase the word ‘ ban’ … Continue reading →

Posted in 2023 Elections, 2024 Elections, Abortion, Abortion Rights, activism, Breaking News, Current Events, Democracy, Democratic Party, Economics, Empowerment, GOP, Health, Healthcare, Open Thread, Politics | Tagged , , , , , , , | 9 Comments

Open Thread | The Endless Cletus Safaris….and Yet, the MSM Can’t Bother to Try and Find Biden Voters

Posted on August 21, 2023 by rikyrah

UH HUH UH HUH There is no accident to this. We care about little-d DEMOCRACY. We care about body autonomy. We care about voting rights. We care about the environment. We care about our children going to school and not … Continue reading →

Posted in 2022 Elections, 2023 Elections, 2024 Elections, Abortion, Abortion Rights, activism, Breaking News, Criminal Justice, Culture, Current Events, Democracy, Democratic Party, Department of Justice, Economics, Economy, Elections, History, Justice, Open Thread, Politics, President Joe Biden, Vice-President Kamala D. Harris | Tagged , , , , , , , | 38 Comments

Open Thread | Go Ohio!!! Issue One is DEFEATED!

Posted on August 9, 2023 by rikyrah

Yes! Here’s your freaking 60% GOP! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🙌🏾🙏🏾😂 https://t.co/MNoty3Ved2 — Michelle_BYoung (@michelle_byoung) August 9, 2023 BREAKING: In a huge win for democracy and reproductive rights, Ohio voters reject Republican-backed Issue 1. The measure would have raised the threshold for voters to … Continue reading →

Posted in 2023 Elections, Abortion, Abortion Rights, activism, Breaking News, Current Events, Elections, Ohio, Open Thread, Politics | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 34 Comments

Open Thread | The Absolute Audacity of the Updated White Citizens Council

Posted on August 1, 2023 by rikyrah

Or Hoes for Hitler… Or Moms for Liberty…. From California When the story ran in the local paper, not only did people replace the books, they donated $15,000 so more books could be purchased, and the city matched the amount. … Continue reading →

Posted in 2024 Elections, activism, Book Banning, Books, Breaking News, Censorship, Current Events, Democracy, Education, GOP, Open Thread, Politics, Public Libraries | Tagged , , , , , , | 21 Comments

Open Thread | Fighting the Fight for Body Autonomy

Posted on July 26, 2023 by rikyrah

Ever since the Dobbs decision, there are those in the medical field in Blue States doing what they can to help those in Red States. Blue-state doctors launch abortion pill pipeline into states with bans A new procedure adopted in … Continue reading →

Posted in Abortion, Abortion Rights, activism, Breaking News, Current Events, Elections, Healthcare, Open Thread, Politics | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 38 Comments