Coleman said that due to Trump’s win & control of both houses in Congress, "she felt it necessary to have legal protections in place for contraception access." www.al.com/news/2024/11... - ThreadSky

joycewhitevance.bsky.social • 90 days ago

Coleman said that due to Trump’s win & control of both houses in Congress, "she felt it necessary to have legal protections in place for contraception access." https://www.al.com/news/2024/11/alabama-lawmaker-moves-to-ensure-contraception-access-during-trump-presidency.html

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romeochick.bsky.social•90 days ago

We need to do this in every state. My daughter is in contraceptives for health reasons not for birth control. Because of her health issues, she can’t even get pregnant anyway so definitely not in them for contraception. Please don’t let them take those away from her. She needs them.

terpsichorecmlos.bsky.social•90 days ago

👍🏼👍🏽👍🏻👍👍🏿👍🏾

palmvegas.bsky.social•89 days ago

(Local) elections matter!

goffchris.bsky.social•90 days ago

It’s so cute when Democrats “introduce bills” in a Republican-dominated state legislature and think it will matter.

cottagedweller.bsky.social•90 days ago

Exactly. I live in NC (formerly known as the New South) and we can’t even get the GOP troglodytes to pass a medical marijuana law for cancer patients, much less stop trying to be FL or ‘Bama re women’s rights.

redcoloredstars.bsky.social•89 days ago

We had great wins while governing with two of three branches only because we found spots to be bipartisan. The margins are too slim to think Republicans have the leverage to railroad most of their laws through without finding some common ground and we know they won't do that. 🥂

dootzie61.bsky.social•90 days ago

It matters. Silence is assent, even legally in some situations. & that is the tragedy of this recent election - too many stayed home & did not give voice with their vote. One brave move even if it fails can inspire hundreds or thousands more.

cottagedweller.bsky.social•90 days ago

But they knew. One woman told me she detests Trump and knew staying home was a vote for him but that was what she was considering because she didn’t like one Dem policy, ie allowing trans folks onto women’s sports teams. She was willing to throw our country down the tube for that. Unfathomable.

dootzie61.bsky.social•90 days ago

That is tragic (not her opinion necessarily but allowing that 1 lil thing to silence her vote).

coc9.bsky.social•90 days ago

It matters in the sense that they show they're not going to be forced into blind obedience without the politcal violence and the death camps for political opponents, that will be built before the mid terms.

cottagedweller.bsky.social•90 days ago

I worry that it’s all talk and, frankly, our anger is just a GOP “here, hold my beer” wet dream accomplishing little. Not to be Debbie Downer but we’ve been here before and look what the brainwashed voters did...again. They clearly need to feel more pain & suffering. Perhaps that will wake them up.

mojorising911.bsky.social•89 days ago

Will there even be a midterm

coc9.bsky.social•89 days ago

I mean there's the aesthetics of elections in almost every fascist country that ever existed. Nazi germany, the soviet union, modern china, even north korea.
So i guess it is safe to assume that elections won't be abolished any time soon. Just as it is safe to assume that the fascist GOP will cheat

kellimims.bsky.social•90 days ago

Agree, we need to know where the support is for midterm and in which states.

blfreeman.bsky.social•89 days ago

Alabama—where you rights go to die.

gailflaherty.bsky.social•90 days ago

yup, all Elon's chatter about not being enough babies being born, should be chilling. It's constant. It would not be surprising that they try to limit contraceptives.

head7sc.bsky.social•82 days ago

Fear they may be a government law rapes will be legal. Know it’s frightening, but the bizarre attitudes and attempts to control toward women is not normal.

crystalbolander.bsky.social•89 days ago

Cool

ggjones.bsky.social•90 days ago

This should be an interesting test.

amptsuper.bsky.social•90 days ago

Elected officials everywhere speak for us. It's their job now. Voters need to have their backs and let them know we support their efforts on our behalf.

https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/files/pdf/SearchableInstruments/2025RS/SB19-int.pdf

seacowindustries.bsky.social•90 days ago

EVERYONE needs to get in the game.
I’m 62 but buying Plan B meds to distribute as necessary.

phattkat.bsky.social•89 days ago

Hope it passes. I remember when the RvW came up I asked my GYN what happens if it's repealed. She laughed, said there's no way that would happen. Waited a year to tell her I told you so. Then asked her about my contraceptives, same reaction. I really hope I don't have to say it again.

paul-newengland.bsky.social•90 days ago

New Laws:
There shall be no witch burning.
Bleeding is not an efficacious medical procedure.
Germ theory of disease shall guide medical procedures.
Miasma is not an accepted theory of disease.

cottagedweller.bsky.social•90 days ago

In ‘Bama? I won’t hold my breath for them to prove themselves as a pillar for women’s rights.

mojorising911.bsky.social•89 days ago

Speaking of trumps win, let's all start chanting around a crystal ball...
faithless electors...faithless electors....faithless electors

kdsherpa.bsky.social•89 days ago

Isn't that incredible that CONTRACEPTION is on the table?!!!

loona-c.bsky.social•90 days ago

Sigh

pinkfloydmuse.bsky.social•90 days ago

There needs to be protection in place for everything that could possibly be protected.👍🏻

biancojo.bsky.social•90 days ago

Well, that’s one good thing Alabama is doing

sassysenior.bsky.social•90 days ago

We have Dems in our legislature who won't give up. They may be in the minority but they represent ALL the people and sponsor bills to make our lives better.

tlh101.bsky.social•90 days ago

Sadly, Alabama’s legislature will not pass it. It might not even get all the D votes in deep red Alabama.

jenny867-5309.bsky.social•90 days ago

Alabama has been spending their money on building new jails. That’s the progress the Governor there chose during her reign… I don’t see Alabama leadership believes in the pursuit of happiness.

just-1-g.bsky.social•90 days ago

A classic example of cause and effect. I'm glad she has the foresight because hindsight won't help us.

sockpuppetpundit.bsky.social•90 days ago

The incels who aren’t getting laid think that destroying reproductive freedom will mean they will get laid.

They need to advertise reproductive rights on gamer channels and porn sites. Explain to these boys what they voted for.

deagoldy.bsky.social•89 days ago

Every state needs to be doing this NOW....

deadlinedemocracy.bsky.social•72 days ago

Will it work?

limelightonyou.bsky.social•90 days ago

At least 4 women in Texas have died preventable deaths due to experiencing miscarriages.

Doctors are leaving Texas.

dianapowers.bsky.social•90 days ago

Many here might not remember when contraception was not easily available. Most people didn't have sex before marriage. There was a demonisation of sex as evil and shameful. Let's all make sure we don't go back there.

cliffa.bsky.social•89 days ago

Seriously, if a young girl “made a mistake” she would be sent away and be “taken care of”, in some families!!!!

head7sc.bsky.social•82 days ago

I remember my mom speaking about her generation, the greatest generation. There was a lot I’d sex, but people acted as though it didn’t exist in public. Much sexism towards women. No rights.I remember watching the old 1940- 1950 movies as a kid, actors pretended they were in the choir. Propaganda.

dianapowers.bsky.social•90 days ago

This is a heroic act in one of the epicenters of the attack on women's health. Bravo!

asturianfarmer.bsky.social•90 days ago

It's depressing that this is 2024 and science-lead healthcare and control of one's own family planning could be usurped by a tyrannical far right wing government in the United States. We have to keep standing up against the dystopia that is Trumpism. Keep engaged, keep voting Dem, keep volunteering.

thesaltyinkslinger.bsky.social•90 days ago

I hope it’s brought to the floor and passes

majortom70.bsky.social•90 days ago

Yeah - good luck wid that!
We have not been paying attention!
https://youtu.be/E_bUzOuSGjw

quiltville-bonnie.bsky.social•90 days ago

I am turning 63 in a couple of months, and though I am postmenopausal - this affects all of Women's Healthcare and I fear for the women and girls of this country. Birth control is used for regulating periods. And other things.

knominow2.bsky.social•90 days ago

Alabama Supreme Court is ALL GOPs …. don’t see any good coming

walteriv.bsky.social•90 days ago

Not sure legal protections will hold. He also controls the courts including SCOTUS.

kamimagic.bsky.social•90 days ago

The point here is cruelty. The government is acting like all they want is babies at any cost to the female.

99 years for a person who has an abortion, but how long for a rapist? Incest?

sndgrrl.bsky.social•90 days ago

The law addresses anyone who performs an abortion, but the way things are going, some crazy judge could interpret it to mean anyone who has one…le sigh…

kamimagic.bsky.social•90 days ago

Ugh, more punishments. Don't they realize this is more of a deterrent?

4B is a real thing.

veganspacemanspiff.bsky.social•90 days ago

And the historical dopiness of Tommy Tuberville.

eyeswideopengrl.bsky.social•90 days ago

Makes sense, and is so, so sad. This is what we've come to on the eve of 2025.

digne.bsky.social•89 days ago

Watch it die. I’m not saying that Democrats shouldn’t do this (use it as a weapon at the midterms). They absolutely should. But there’s no way this thing passes.

annie50.bsky.social•89 days ago

So that’s now the direction States have to go through to ensure women’s rights in America. Unbelievable

dfatherree.bsky.social•90 days ago

I met Merika when she spoke at Dexter/King Baptist during the campaign. She’s a good one.

mrssquest.bsky.social•85 days ago

British and hoping it will be ok for you over there. Do you think they will try and overturn Griswold v Connecticut?

Eternally grateful to be in a country with access to contraception and our National Health Service.

socialtruth2024.bsky.social•90 days ago

I still find it very hard to come to terms with Trump’s inexplicable presidential win.
It’s bizarre, grotesque, and shocking!😳

saveournation.bsky.social•90 days ago

You are definitely not alone!

saltybeach.bsky.social•90 days ago

I agree it's all these things. Why in the world would anyone want to go back to a time with no vaccines, no women's rights, no civil rights. Not to mention no Unions, where workers rights, wages were expanded. I'll never understand.

socialtruth2024.bsky.social•89 days ago

It’s awful!

barb6.bsky.social•90 days ago

Geez, what the hell is next.

betterdays2024.bsky.social•89 days ago

He wants the state's to control things so he should stay out of it.

blessyourheart32.bsky.social•90 days ago

Merika Coleman is a rising star for Alabama. And thank heavens for Terri Sewell too. These ladies are rock stars. It's a shame they are stifled by a repub supermajority. The AL AG targeting dems for political prosecution must be addressed. This depraved behavior has lived too long in this state.

dugginsnews.bsky.social•87 days ago

https://www.apr.org/news/2024-10-10/a-u-s-house-seat-if-you-can-keep-it-part-2-a-day-in-the-life-of-terri-sewell

blessyourheart32.bsky.social•87 days ago

Thank you so much for sharing this!
I love how vividly parts of it were written.
I felt like I was there, and that's something sorely missing these days with what is happening to journalism.
I hope you guys will not be defunded with this new admin.
Keep up the wonderful work!

sassysenior.bsky.social•90 days ago

Another hero in our legislature is Phillip Ensler. He is constantly working to help the people of Alabama.

higgybella.bsky.social•90 days ago

He is great- hard working, accessible and committed to his job.

blessyourheart32.bsky.social•90 days ago

I'm not familiar with him.
I'll have to look him up.
Lord knows we need all the good people we can get.
Thanks!

sassysenior.bsky.social•90 days ago

He was elected in November 2022 to represent District 74 in the Alabama House of Representatives.

laurainalabama.bsky.social•89 days ago

Joyce, I think Alabama women lost the war on self determination in 2018 when the personhood amendment passed.

Bless Coleman for trying, but too many Alabama voters think STOPPING conception is the same as ENDING a pregnancy, and equate it to abortion.

I’m so proud you represent Alabama on …

laurainalabama.bsky.social•89 days ago

… the national stage.

So many people think everyone in Alabama are backwood hicks, when we have a relevant minority who are forward thinking, progressive, thoughtful people hoping to change our neighbors lives for the better.

bonnjny.bsky.social•90 days ago

Women should stock up if possible. They are coming for birth control, plan B, IVF.....

gaildcornbread777.bsky.social•90 days ago

The answer is quite clear….

A mandatory vasectomy for all unmarried males.
There will be no more unwanted pregnancies
It can be reversed when a marriage certificate is presented

gaildcornbread777.bsky.social•80 days ago

Well…..
don’t put it in danger and have sex outside
Marriage

I’m being sarcastic of course but women always bearing physical emotional economic burden of sex is maddening

describingdonkeys.bsky.social•90 days ago

Not time to get too worked up about it, but probably not a bad idea to prepare the public for contraception possibly being outlawed. I wonder what actual effort they are going to put into making the US whiter, but this paired with the anti immigration feels designed around that.