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LisaM

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1. Exactly. We've been gaslighted into staying away from the word.

Reply to McCamy Taylor (Original post)

Mon Apr 24, 2017, 09:25 PM

Apr 2017

Years of relentless chipping at abortion rights have either caused people to turn a blind eye, or depend on the courts to overturn any laws that don't conform to Roe v. Wade. Well, guess what? It's paid off. Roe v. Wade is in big trouble. The issue was barely discussed during the Presidential campaign, and never in the context of the larger issue of women's health (and economic) issues.

I'm glad people are suddenly pissed and I'm glad we're having this conversation.

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Abortion Rights: Why the GOP Wants Democrats To Stop Talking About It. [View all] McCamy Taylor Apr 2017 OP

Exactly. We've been gaslighted into staying away from the word. LisaM Apr 2017 #1

The majority of Americans are pro-choice. emulatorloo Apr 2017 #2

They will as soon as Zika hits Alabama McCamy Taylor Apr 2017 #4

and many a pro-lifer for thee mopinko Apr 2017 #5

They don't want to talk about it because they are losing the issue... Wounded Bear Apr 2017 #3

The majority of Americans are pro-choice. Warren DeMontague Apr 2017 #6