A little over half of abortions are medication induced. This was interesting. I didn't understand the reluctance of some states to embrace telehealth. It's such a great way to reach more people. Now I wonder if it might be related to this.
"The use of medication abortion has grown significantly since its approval by the FDA in 2000. The FDA update of the REMS has the potential to expand the availability of medication abortion and broaden the use of telehealth dispensing. However, state bans on telehealth and requirements for in-person dispensation of mifepristone, and requirements for in-person counseling visits and ultrasounds that are not medically recommended will continue to restrict access in many states."
There are other aspects of this mess that we have to carefully think through. That is not to minimize the need for the actions you outline at all, Susan: those are crucial and immediate. But the other concern that is more immediate and critical than some might think is elections - and failing to address that with equal vigor means losing everything we value.
The longer term solution to the certain end of Roe is federal legislation codifying women's health care rights based on the choices of the woman herself and no one else. That will require that we work to ensure free elections with full rights for everyone to vote. It also requires that we start demanding that every candidate provide their position on this in detail as well as detailing what they have done to fight for women. No more of that "I've always been an advocate" bilge: facts, lists, receipts.
Beyond that, we need to keep firmly in mind that Roe is not the only target: it's the first target. There has been mention of the possibility of other decisions being effectively rescinded. That "possibility" is probably 100%. So it's not only Roe. It's Obergefell too. But to think that's all they are targeting is shortsighted. It will not be long before the list includes Griswold v Connecticut, Loving v Virginia, likely closely followed by Brown v Board of Ed and every other landmark decision that has been used as the basis for equality, equity, and justice.
The fight of our lives is to win elections. The GOP has doggedly pursued power at local and state levels for decades and their efforts are on the brink of success in fulfilling their real aim: a Constitutional Convention. They need 34 states to call a convention: they're nearly there. That's the endgame. We've been asleep at the switch; we need to wake up and act while there may still be time.
For long, people have been exhorted to vote like their lives depend on it. It time for them to realize that's literally true, not just a meme. Everything is on the line now.
Thanks for posting this.
You bet. We haven't time for tears.
A little over half of abortions are medication induced. This was interesting. I didn't understand the reluctance of some states to embrace telehealth. It's such a great way to reach more people. Now I wonder if it might be related to this.
"The use of medication abortion has grown significantly since its approval by the FDA in 2000. The FDA update of the REMS has the potential to expand the availability of medication abortion and broaden the use of telehealth dispensing. However, state bans on telehealth and requirements for in-person dispensation of mifepristone, and requirements for in-person counseling visits and ultrasounds that are not medically recommended will continue to restrict access in many states."
https://www.kff.org/womens-health-policy/fact-sheet/the-availability-and-use-of-medication-abortion/
There are other aspects of this mess that we have to carefully think through. That is not to minimize the need for the actions you outline at all, Susan: those are crucial and immediate. But the other concern that is more immediate and critical than some might think is elections - and failing to address that with equal vigor means losing everything we value.
The longer term solution to the certain end of Roe is federal legislation codifying women's health care rights based on the choices of the woman herself and no one else. That will require that we work to ensure free elections with full rights for everyone to vote. It also requires that we start demanding that every candidate provide their position on this in detail as well as detailing what they have done to fight for women. No more of that "I've always been an advocate" bilge: facts, lists, receipts.
Beyond that, we need to keep firmly in mind that Roe is not the only target: it's the first target. There has been mention of the possibility of other decisions being effectively rescinded. That "possibility" is probably 100%. So it's not only Roe. It's Obergefell too. But to think that's all they are targeting is shortsighted. It will not be long before the list includes Griswold v Connecticut, Loving v Virginia, likely closely followed by Brown v Board of Ed and every other landmark decision that has been used as the basis for equality, equity, and justice.
The fight of our lives is to win elections. The GOP has doggedly pursued power at local and state levels for decades and their efforts are on the brink of success in fulfilling their real aim: a Constitutional Convention. They need 34 states to call a convention: they're nearly there. That's the endgame. We've been asleep at the switch; we need to wake up and act while there may still be time.
For long, people have been exhorted to vote like their lives depend on it. It time for them to realize that's literally true, not just a meme. Everything is on the line now.
Swords up. All the way up.
Oh, it’s on. I am just right now thinking about women in need right now. But yes to all you said.
Thank you! Will share!
Thank you!