And this isn’t even the worst news from Iowa: their Supreme Court just ruled that children must now face their abusers in court rather than having their testimony presented on video. This will make it far less likely that the rape and incest victims will speak out. This is the same state whose child labor practices are now under scrutiny following some horrific accidents, and the state that just changed the law to make it illegal for people like my arthritic mother to use/possess THC. Iowa is led by a governor who is so committed to cruelty that she declined federal funding to feed Iowa’s children and families. One of her concerns was “childhood obesity.”
They can have the same "success" as Texas: 13% increase in infant mortality, 23% increase in death from birth defects, and 21% increase in death from accidents (whatever that means).
Nothing says "pro-life" like dead babies and mothers.
"The state already has a shortage of reproductive care and maternal health services, and this law will make it so even fewer OB-GYNs will practice there."
So, you know that common lie that so many people make false rape reports? Now they're making it so there's a good reason to make a false police report.
Yeah but no. First, those plans require there to be places to Bug Out *to*, and the list does seem to keep shrinking on that account.
Secondly, the ability to bug out is a PRIVILEGE. Being able to pick up and just go Somewhere Better is an option simply not open to many, many people. And every one of them is just as deserving of access to necessary health care - as determined by THEM and their physician, not a cabal of old white guys with Opinions on the matter - as those who can say, welp, time to relocate cause it sucks here now.
No, we need real solutions for Americans of every class and income level, not just middle class suburbans. And we need it now, little say two years ago.
Doesn't the six-week rule give women an incentive to use abortion as a kind of prophylactic? I mean, she wakes up after having had unprotected sex. She knows she has only six weeks to get an abortion. She knows she won't know she's pregnant within that time. Won't she -- or a lot of such women -- get an abortion right away, just to be sure?
IANAL but under this ruling, OHJB could round up trump and anyone associated with him and put them in Gitmo as threats to democracy. That would IMO be considered an official act.
If you ever wanted a clear indication of SCOTUS motivation, you got it today...this is no longer a supreme court of the land; rather it has become a contributing cabal for another Trump presidency...
If I had the money to invest, I would be setting up abortion-plexes all over the state lines where it's still legal. Will they be shut down sometime soon by the current SCOTUS - almost certainly! Would they be a great investment in the meantime? Yes!
Where's a capital venture fund when you need them? This is a great market opportunity.
P.S.: If I had that sort of money, I would be setting them up and giving everyone ALL of the abortions, hotel stays, etc., for free/reduced cost. But capitalism is how it is, so someone is missing out right now.
So you live in a town of 22,000 people, and there are three Ob/Gyn's within a half hour drive. You're one of 6,000 women between the ages of 12 and 50 who need to see your doctor at least once a year.
The three doctors each have about 1,500 hours a year available for regular office appointments, the rest of the time being spent with lawyers trying to advise them on how to avoid getting arrested for helping women in need.
So the 6,000 women evenly divide the 4,500 office hours available, and are thrilled to get 45 minutes a year with their essential health care provider's employees, and sometimes the doctor as well, who appears rather stressed out at times.
One doctor decides to relocate to the godless State of Oregon.
Well, now you get 30 minutes a year, you ungrateful wretch.
Clarence Thomas was unavailable for comment as him and his wife Jenny are traveling with Harlen Crow for 4th of July festivities and upgrades to his new $500,000 RV. Genny is also going to shop for some fun insurrection theme flags for the Alito family.
And this isn’t even the worst news from Iowa: their Supreme Court just ruled that children must now face their abusers in court rather than having their testimony presented on video. This will make it far less likely that the rape and incest victims will speak out. This is the same state whose child labor practices are now under scrutiny following some horrific accidents, and the state that just changed the law to make it illegal for people like my arthritic mother to use/possess THC. Iowa is led by a governor who is so committed to cruelty that she declined federal funding to feed Iowa’s children and families. One of her concerns was “childhood obesity.”
They can have the same "success" as Texas: 13% increase in infant mortality, 23% increase in death from birth defects, and 21% increase in death from accidents (whatever that means).
Nothing says "pro-life" like dead babies and mothers.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/06/240627174235.htm
Chicago's tourism board should take advantage of this.
Get an abortion? Receive a swag bag for recuperating woman that includes tickets to a Cubs game and a free pedicure.
This could be gold, Jerry, gold!
Just visited Chicago and the Art Institute thereof. Awesome.
PS - lots of Pride evident in the streets.
Resolved: I will never live in Iowa.
"The state already has a shortage of reproductive care and maternal health services, and this law will make it so even fewer OB-GYNs will practice there."
white babby supply, etc.
So, you know that common lie that so many people make false rape reports? Now they're making it so there's a good reason to make a false police report.
"Hopefully... Iowans will get on it and get those Republicans out of office..."
LOL. Good luck with that, Iowa libs. Also: maybe make some Bug Out plans. A LOT of `em.
"maybe make some Bug Out plans."
Yeah but no. First, those plans require there to be places to Bug Out *to*, and the list does seem to keep shrinking on that account.
Secondly, the ability to bug out is a PRIVILEGE. Being able to pick up and just go Somewhere Better is an option simply not open to many, many people. And every one of them is just as deserving of access to necessary health care - as determined by THEM and their physician, not a cabal of old white guys with Opinions on the matter - as those who can say, welp, time to relocate cause it sucks here now.
No, we need real solutions for Americans of every class and income level, not just middle class suburbans. And we need it now, little say two years ago.
Doesn't the six-week rule give women an incentive to use abortion as a kind of prophylactic? I mean, she wakes up after having had unprotected sex. She knows she has only six weeks to get an abortion. She knows she won't know she's pregnant within that time. Won't she -- or a lot of such women -- get an abortion right away, just to be sure?
IANAL but under this ruling, OHJB could round up trump and anyone associated with him and put them in Gitmo as threats to democracy. That would IMO be considered an official act.
This socalled ruling today did make one thing clear...Lower Court Judges can no longer consider 'motivation' in their trials...
Killed your parents for their money? No problem!
I am now hating that I have to turn to CNN cause Andrea Mitchell is going to ruin MSNBC again.
Oh, she is.....
If there were a flavor wheel for components of awful newscasting, she'd hit some of the majors.
She needs to hang up her cleats.
She gets MSNBC access...
If you ever wanted a clear indication of SCOTUS motivation, you got it today...this is no longer a supreme court of the land; rather it has become a contributing cabal for another Trump presidency...
Some of these decisions do resemble campaign contributions. How's a FEC action agin the Supremes adjudicated?
If I had the money to invest, I would be setting up abortion-plexes all over the state lines where it's still legal. Will they be shut down sometime soon by the current SCOTUS - almost certainly! Would they be a great investment in the meantime? Yes!
Where's a capital venture fund when you need them? This is a great market opportunity.
P.S.: If I had that sort of money, I would be setting them up and giving everyone ALL of the abortions, hotel stays, etc., for free/reduced cost. But capitalism is how it is, so someone is missing out right now.
"... 1.49 obstetricians per 10,000 women."
So you live in a town of 22,000 people, and there are three Ob/Gyn's within a half hour drive. You're one of 6,000 women between the ages of 12 and 50 who need to see your doctor at least once a year.
The three doctors each have about 1,500 hours a year available for regular office appointments, the rest of the time being spent with lawyers trying to advise them on how to avoid getting arrested for helping women in need.
So the 6,000 women evenly divide the 4,500 office hours available, and are thrilled to get 45 minutes a year with their essential health care provider's employees, and sometimes the doctor as well, who appears rather stressed out at times.
One doctor decides to relocate to the godless State of Oregon.
Well, now you get 30 minutes a year, you ungrateful wretch.
I wonder why Iowa is not one of those destinations for medical tourism?
Clarence Thomas was unavailable for comment as him and his wife Jenny are traveling with Harlen Crow for 4th of July festivities and upgrades to his new $500,000 RV. Genny is also going to shop for some fun insurrection theme flags for the Alito family.
His laughter translator was reached, but died laughing.
The "Killing Joke".
As a dear friend, let me offer this humble gratuity.