Just a quick news update, the Personhood bill was sent back to committee by the Virginia Senate for the year, effectively killing it for this legislative session. So, you know, we’ll have to worry about it again in the future, but for now, this is quite a victory! YAY!
Read More Breaking News: “Personhood” Bill Sent Back to CommitteeImage via Common Sense Atheism. [Trigger warning: Discussion of misuse of the word rape and the transvaginal ultrasounds bill]. So I have a request to all Republican politicians currently talking about and actively restricting women’s reproductive rights and health. It’s a pretty simple request, I think. Here goes: if you don’t fucking know all the […]
Read More A Simple Request for Republican LawmakersWith the recent news of the Virginia House passing a personhood bill and a mandatory transvaginal ultrasound bill, I’ve found myself searching for anyone who supports these measures. In my search, I turned to pro-life blogs and news articles that discussed these issues or the issue of abortion in general. While reading, I was becoming […]
Read More The Rhetoric of the Anti-Choice Movement and Why I Have a Problem With ItThe bill mandating transvaginal ultrasounds is on its way to Governor McDonnell’s desk, and given his political beliefs and the fact that he’s gunning to be picked as vice president on the Republican ticket, there’s a good chance he’s going to sign it. (He’s already said he will). Also, you can check out this quick […]
Read More Talking Points to Use When Calling Gov. McDonnellAnd tell him to veto the bill that would mandate women have transvaginal ultrasounds prior to abortion, and let him know that state-sanctioned rape is unacceptable to the residents of Virginia. The number for his office is: (804) 786-2211. Do it. Now.
Read More Quick Hit: Call Governor Bob McDonnellBecause Virginia hates you, and wants to have complete control of you, your body, and your reproductive health and choices. This is just quick hit because I am so angry I can barely form words. The Virginia House passed two extreme anti-choice laws: the Personhood bill introduced by Delegate Bob Marshall (so sorry if you […]
Read More Quick Hit: If You’re a Woman and You Live in VA, You Should Probably MoveHey readers! Tonight at 8 PM in Miller 1101, aliasmitch and I will be representing ShoutOut! in a forum on women’s issues hosted by the College Democrats. Topics include the gender pay gap, sexual education, and abortion. I hope to see you there!
Read More Signal boost: Women’s Issues Forum tonight!Hey ShoutOut! readers! The Planned Parenthood of Charlottesville, VA is offering a fantastic internship opportunity from this March to October. The internship is their “Civic Engagement Internship” (click the link for all of the information) and is a great chance to build your resume and help out an amazing women’s rights organization. In the wake of […]
Read More Quick Hit: Awesome Internship Opportunity at the Planned Parenthood of CharlottesvilleGiven that Mitt Romney appears to be the current front runner in the Republican nomination (why can’t it be Gingrich?! He wants us to have a moon base, people), I wanted to take a look at his ever-changing views on abortion. As soon as you type “Mitt Romney abortion” into Google, Google will suggest you […]
Read More At Least Mitt Romney is Consistent About His Dedication to Flip FloppingYesterday the Virginia State Senate passed an invasive bill which would require people seeking abortions in Virginia to first have an ultrasound. Although women would not be forced to view their ultrasound (which some states do require), they would be encouraged to do so, and it would put an unnecessary fiscal and emotional burden on women […]
Read More Understanding the Surge of Anti-Choice Bills in Virginia