Today's Top Stories:
Republican governor says rape victims should have to carry babies to term
GOP Gov. Pete Ricketts of Nebraska vowed to pass a total ban on abortion if the Supreme Court overturns Roe, because women clearly are just birthing vessels for the patriarchy.
Take Action: Demand big corporations stop funneling money to anti-choice politicians!
VIDEO OF THE DAY: Pete Buttigieg gives must-see response to Buffalo shooting tragedy
Sec. Buttigieg implored political and media figures — on the left, center, and especially the right — to root out the deadly, hate-filled rhetoric fueling white nationalism in America.
Take Action: Tell the Senate: We need Medicare for All!
Republicans' insidious abortion scheme gets EXPOSED
No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen: Disgusting.
Buffalo mass shooting suspect had threatened his high school last year, police say
The 18-year-old gunman who murdered 10 people in a racially driven act of domestic terrorism in Buffalo underwent a mental health evaluation by New York state police after making a school shooting threat last year, authorities said.
Take Action: Tell Congress to stop Big Tech from targeting kids online!
US suffers 198th mass shooting in 2022
FOUR more mass shootings have occurred since this article was published yesterday. Good job, America.
UK says Russia has lost a THIRD of its forces in Ukraine
British military intelligence said, "Russia has now likely suffered losses of one third of the ground combat force it committed in February," and is unlikely to "dramatically accelerate" its advance in the east in the coming weeks.
Gun shop owner who sold Buffalo gunman his weapon feels "terrible"
The owner of a firearms shop who sold the Buffalo shooter a military-grade, semi-automatic murdering machine says he was shocked to learn that the 18-year-old extremist had used the gun to murder 10 people and injure three others.
PASSED A BACKGROUND CHECK AFTER THREATENING HIS SCHOOL!
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“I know I didn’t do anything wrong, but I feel terrible about it,” he added. Donald told The New York Times that he sold the gun to Payton Gendron after he had passed a background check. “He didn’t stand out, because if he did, I would’ve never sold him the gun,” Donald said.
Take Action: Arrest and prosecute Trump’s criminal allies now!
Tim Ryan pulls Republicans' biggest advantage away from them
OD Action partner: The Ohio Senate candidate is speaking to rural working families in a way few Demcorats have been able to do — and they're listening. United Rural Democrats helps spread his message in hard areas.
Democratic Senate candidate John Fetterman of Pennsylvania hospitalized with stroke, expected to make full recovery
Fetterman said he is "well on [his] way to a full recovery" and he doesn’t expect his hospitalization to deter his campaign.
Maryland’s Sen. Chris Van Hollen ALSO hospitalized following minor stroke
Van Hollen's health scare — and thankful prognosis of a complete recovery — is yet another reminder of Democrats' tenuous control of the US Senate.
McDonald’s announces it is leaving Russia
The fast food giant pointed to the humanitarian crisis caused by the war, saying holding on to its business in Russia "is no longer tenable, nor is it consistent with McDonald’s values."
Wheat prices hit record high after India export ban
Global wheat prices, already high following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, surged to a record high on Monday after India decided to ban exports of the commodity as a heatwave hit production.
Another day in America
WTF, people
Hope...
I Went to the Most Racist Town in America!
TweetToday’s Action: Pass federal abortion protections now!
Not even 48 hours after the infamous Supreme Court majority opinion draft leaked, Louisiana conservatives began discussing how to contort abortion into homicide. The bill was eventually scrapped after intense debate, but the sponsor of the bill cited none other than the leaked Supreme Court draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade as inspiration. Republicans are more motivated than ever to rip away the right to choose for their constituents — willing and eager to force unwanted pregnancy onto everyone, including survivors of sexual abuse, under the threat of felony charges. It’s downright cruel.
Regardless of what conservative-led states would like to be true, America is not a theocracy. Over 60% of Americans support abortion access. Furthermore, for those in faith-based communities, major religions don’t all agree that life begins at conception. A legislator’s job is not to play God, it’s to serve their communities. Overturning Roe v. Wade sets an extremely dangerous precedent for the treatment of anyone who isn’t a straight, religious, white, cisgender male.
It has never been more crucial to join the fight. Whether it’s donating to a local abortion fund, finding a rally, or writing your members of Congress, your voice is needed in the struggle for federally protected abortion rights. You can find a comprehensive list of abortion funds to donate to here; states with conservative legislatures — Kentucky, Ohio, Alabama, Texas, and Louisiana, in particular — are in dire need of support in the face of unrelenting attacks on women’s healthcare.
No matter what the Supreme Court and Republican-dominated state legislatures are doing to restrict women’s access to reproductive care, you can still currently receive abortion aid via mail in all 50 states, and financial aid is available if you cannot afford your care. While acquiring and using abortion pills may come with legal risk, widespread access to such resources is crucial for women under attack from crusading conservatives. Until a final decision is handed down by the Supreme Court, abortion is still a legal right.
No matter what the Supreme Court and Republican-dominated state legislatures are doing to restrict women’s access to reproductive care, you can still currently receive abortion aid via mail in all 50 states, and financial aid is available if you cannot afford your care. While acquiring and using abortion pills may come with legal risk, widespread access to such resources is crucial for women under attack from crusading conservatives. Until a final decision is handed down by the Supreme Court, abortion is still a legal right.
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