CatherineMF
@cmford.bsky.social
Birder, naturalist, optometrist, feminist, secular humanist, troublemaker, FDT
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The U.S. is mirroring a pattern that has happened in authoritarian regimes around the world. When a government erects barriers to reproductive care, it doesn’t just cause death and suffering for women and their families. Such policies are often a first step in the gradual decline of democracies.
Opinion | Banning Abortion a Hallmark of Authoritarian Regimes
Seda Saluk writes about how U.S. policy on abortion rights has started to mirror patterns seen in authoritarian regimes around the world.
www.mississippifreepress.org
December 8, 2025 at 9:41 PM
The U.S. is mirroring a pattern that has happened in authoritarian regimes around the world. When a government erects barriers to reproductive care, it doesn’t just cause death and suffering for women and their families. Such policies are often a first step in the gradual decline of democracies.
Reposted by CatherineMF
It’s easy to forget that, amid all the Trump administration’s attacks on democracy this year, there are ample reasons to be grateful — and even hopeful — as we begin to bring 2025 to a close.
Here are six things we’re feeling thankful for this year.
www.democracydocket.com/analysis/six...
Here are six things we’re feeling thankful for this year.
www.democracydocket.com/analysis/six...
Six Things for Democracy Supporters to Be Grateful for this Thanksgiving
Read about the fight for democracy from activists, elected officials, legal experts and others.
www.democracydocket.com
November 27, 2025 at 3:40 PM
It’s easy to forget that, amid all the Trump administration’s attacks on democracy this year, there are ample reasons to be grateful — and even hopeful — as we begin to bring 2025 to a close.
Here are six things we’re feeling thankful for this year.
www.democracydocket.com/analysis/six...
Here are six things we’re feeling thankful for this year.
www.democracydocket.com/analysis/six...
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Embattled reproductive healthcare providers and patients in the US are already dealing with unprecedented harassment and intimidation. The resurgence of blockades as a tactic carries significant potential for radicalizing participants to violence.
Antiabortion Militants Open Training Facility in Memphis, Aim to Restart Large-Scale Clinic Blockades
As FACE enforcement collapses, anti abortion groups are gearing up to launch a new wave of coordinated clinic blockades.
msmagazine.com
November 27, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Embattled reproductive healthcare providers and patients in the US are already dealing with unprecedented harassment and intimidation. The resurgence of blockades as a tactic carries significant potential for radicalizing participants to violence.
Savannah Sparrow
(Passerculus sandwichensis)
Mills River NC, US
(Passerculus sandwichensis)
Mills River NC, US
November 11, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Savannah Sparrow
(Passerculus sandwichensis)
Mills River NC, US
(Passerculus sandwichensis)
Mills River NC, US
No Kings Day, Hendersonville, NC historic courthouse, crowd estimated at 4000+
October 19, 2025 at 3:25 PM
No Kings Day, Hendersonville, NC historic courthouse, crowd estimated at 4000+
No Kings Day! Hendo Frogs,
Hendersonville NC, US
Hendersonville NC, US
October 18, 2025 at 8:16 PM
No Kings Day! Hendo Frogs,
Hendersonville NC, US
Hendersonville NC, US
Trump Orders Cabinet to Wear Three Pairs of Tube Socks to Make His Ankles Look Normal
open.substack.com/pub/borowitz...
open.substack.com/pub/borowitz...
Trump Orders Cabinet to Wear Three Pairs of Tube Socks to Make His Ankles Look Normal
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt attempted to downplay Trump’s demand.
open.substack.com
September 3, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Trump Orders Cabinet to Wear Three Pairs of Tube Socks to Make His Ankles Look Normal
open.substack.com/pub/borowitz...
open.substack.com/pub/borowitz...
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A victim of convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein has revealed how a group of survivors is compiling a client list of their own.
Epstein Victims Reveal They’re Compiling Own Client List
Six survivors of Epstein’s crimes came together to speak to NBC News.
www.thedailybeast.com
September 3, 2025 at 1:50 PM
A victim of convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein has revealed how a group of survivors is compiling a client list of their own.
July 24, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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"Get in good trouble, necessary trouble" - John Lewis
He inspired us to stand up for what's right & to work for a more just & equitable world.
Join us for a nationwide day of peaceful action.
July 17: March in Peace. Act in Power.
#GoodTroubleLivesOn #Voterizer social.fieldteam6.org/s/UoByM6PE
He inspired us to stand up for what's right & to work for a more just & equitable world.
Join us for a nationwide day of peaceful action.
July 17: March in Peace. Act in Power.
#GoodTroubleLivesOn #Voterizer social.fieldteam6.org/s/UoByM6PE
Find a Good Trouble Lives On event!
social.fieldteam6.org
July 13, 2025 at 10:22 PM
"Get in good trouble, necessary trouble" - John Lewis
He inspired us to stand up for what's right & to work for a more just & equitable world.
Join us for a nationwide day of peaceful action.
July 17: March in Peace. Act in Power.
#GoodTroubleLivesOn #Voterizer social.fieldteam6.org/s/UoByM6PE
He inspired us to stand up for what's right & to work for a more just & equitable world.
Join us for a nationwide day of peaceful action.
July 17: March in Peace. Act in Power.
#GoodTroubleLivesOn #Voterizer social.fieldteam6.org/s/UoByM6PE
No Kings March in Hendersonville, NC
June 14, 2025 at 5:11 PM
No Kings March in Hendersonville, NC
Celebrating Pride Month!
June 1, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Celebrating Pride Month!
Birding is the only thing that gets me through this Shit Show every day
May 23, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Birding is the only thing that gets me through this Shit Show every day
Say their names!
Adriana Smith
Amber Nicole Thurman
Candi Miller
Porsha Ngumezi
Neveah Crain
Josseli Barnica
Adriana Smith
Amber Nicole Thurman
Candi Miller
Porsha Ngumezi
Neveah Crain
Josseli Barnica
May 22, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Say their names!
Adriana Smith
Amber Nicole Thurman
Candi Miller
Porsha Ngumezi
Neveah Crain
Josseli Barnica
Adriana Smith
Amber Nicole Thurman
Candi Miller
Porsha Ngumezi
Neveah Crain
Josseli Barnica
In Georgia a dead woman is used as an incubator. Incredible!
What State-Sponsored Forced Birth Really Looks Like
open.substack.com/pub/pariande...
What State-Sponsored Forced Birth Really Looks Like
open.substack.com/pub/pariande...
What State-Sponsored Forced Birth Really Looks Like
How Georgia's abortion ban turned Adriana Smith’s body into a pregnancy vessel
open.substack.com
May 15, 2025 at 9:22 PM
In Georgia a dead woman is used as an incubator. Incredible!
What State-Sponsored Forced Birth Really Looks Like
open.substack.com/pub/pariande...
What State-Sponsored Forced Birth Really Looks Like
open.substack.com/pub/pariande...
The new pope does not support a person’s right to contraception. Nothing will change in the Catholic Church. Calling out cruelty is the bare minimum a person should do.
A new pope was selected. What are his views on social issues?
open.substack.com/pub/reprorig...
A new pope was selected. What are his views on social issues?
open.substack.com/pub/reprorig...
A new pope was selected. What are his views on social issues?
It’s expected that the first American pope will be antiabortion. Here’s a look at how he has stood on many political topics.
open.substack.com
May 9, 2025 at 8:36 PM
The new pope does not support a person’s right to contraception. Nothing will change in the Catholic Church. Calling out cruelty is the bare minimum a person should do.
A new pope was selected. What are his views on social issues?
open.substack.com/pub/reprorig...
A new pope was selected. What are his views on social issues?
open.substack.com/pub/reprorig...
“Throwing up our hands in frustration is capitulation in advance. It invites defeatism and opens the door to unlimited governmental abuse of power.” Jay Kuo
April 17, 2025 at 4:51 PM
“Throwing up our hands in frustration is capitulation in advance. It invites defeatism and opens the door to unlimited governmental abuse of power.” Jay Kuo