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UltraViolet @ultraviolet.bsky.social · 27m

Not even a year later, Republican state lawmakers are pushing to subvert the will of the people and roll back key protections for women and pregnant people.

Judge approves ballot language for amendment reinstating Missouri abortion ban • Missouri Independent

Attorneys continue to argue the ballot language for the proposed amendment does not clearly state that it will ban abortion.

missouriindependent.com

UltraViolet @ultraviolet.bsky.social · 27m

Last November, Missourians overwhelmingly voted to enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution.

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UltraViolet @ultraviolet.bsky.social · 1h

Join us in demanding the Washington Post rehire Karen Attiah. Free speech is not just for powerful white men. We won't let Black women be pushed out of the public sphere.

Call The Washington Post and demand they rehire Karen Attiah

Billionaire Steve Wynn has been sexually abusing his hotel staff for over a decade. Since the news broke last week, their stocks have plummeted and gaming commissions in multiple states are launching investigations. Will you help up the pressure?

act.weareultraviolet.org

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UltraViolet @ultraviolet.bsky.social · 1h

In Black columnist's firing, advocates fear decreasing diversity, vital perspectives in news media

Karen Attiah, a former opinion columnist at The Washington Post, says she was fired after social media posts expressing concerns about gun violence and rhetoric against Black women

abcnews.go.com

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UltraViolet @ultraviolet.bsky.social · 1h

The firing of Karen Attiah, the last remaining Black full-time opinion columnist at the Washington Post, and MAGA's broader attempts to silence dissenting voices set a dangerous precedent for our future, our rights, and our democracy.

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UltraViolet @ultraviolet.bsky.social · 2h

When we say privacy is crucial for reproductive freedom, this is why. The risks are more grave and real than ever.

Police Said They Surveilled Woman Who Had an Abortion for Her 'Safety.' Court Records Show They Considered Charging Her With a Crime

Court records show that the narrative Flock and a Texas Sheriff's Office has told the public isn't the whole story, and that police were conducting a 'death investigation' into the abortion.

www.404media.co

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UltraViolet @ultraviolet.bsky.social · 19h

It's anti-abortion model legislation and we need to do everything we can to a) raise awareness and b) resist.

Full story:

All-Male Committee Will Decide South Carolina Abortion Ban

10.1.25

jessica.substack.com

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UltraViolet @ultraviolet.bsky.social · 19h

SB 323 would ban all abortions with no exceptions, allow the state to charge women with murder for terminating a pregnancy and abortion providers under RICO laws, restrict birth control and criminalize abortion information.

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UltraViolet @ultraviolet.bsky.social · 19h

That's what's happening in South Carolina right now. A panel of cis-men lawmakers will decide whether to make the most extreme abortion ban in the country South Carolina law.

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UltraViolet @ultraviolet.bsky.social · 19h

Have you ever been on a first date with a cis-man who tries to order for you at dinner? That's a red flag in our book. Now, imagine a bunch of cis-men making personal healthcare decisions for you. Giant red flag, right?

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UltraViolet @ultraviolet.bsky.social · 2d

Not surprising. Trump has demonstrated time and again that he's willing to throw everyday people under the bus and make the rich richer.

Millions Could Lose Housing Aid Under Trump Plan

Drafts of unpublished rules obtained by ProPublica detail plans that would open the door to full-time work requirements, two-year limits on living in federally supported housing and stripping aid from families if one household member is in the country illegally.

www.propublica.org

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UltraViolet @ultraviolet.bsky.social · 4d

We’ll say it to @us.theguardian.com and we’ll say it any way we can: Always in awe of survivors’ bravery. Cassie’s strength made it possible to have a semblance of justice. Thank you Cassie and all the other women and men who told their harrowing stories to expose Diddy for who he is.

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UltraViolet @ultraviolet.bsky.social · 4d

In a win for reproductive freedom, the FDA has approved a new generic version of mifepristone.

This approval promises to expand access to medication abortion care amid attacks from far-right, anti-abortion extremists.

The FDA Approved a New Version of Mifepristone

I spoke to Mini Timmaraju about what it means (10.2.25)

jessica.substack.com

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UltraViolet @ultraviolet.bsky.social · 4d

Thanks to you, we are all safer and relieved that the court is holding 'Diddy' accountable.

We will continue to build on your bravery and legacy for a future in which survivors of sexual assault are believed and abusers are held accountable.

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UltraViolet @ultraviolet.bsky.social · 4d

Thank you to Cassie and all the brave women and men who came forward with the truth about the serial sexual predator and abuser.

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UltraViolet @ultraviolet.bsky.social · 4d

Minutes ago, Sean 'Diddy' Combs was sentenced to prison time for his crimes.

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UltraViolet @ultraviolet.bsky.social · 4d

Forcing healthcare providers to choose between offering life saving reproductive health care and keeping the lights on is cruel and harmful to all of us.

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UltraViolet @ultraviolet.bsky.social · 4d

Even in states where abortion is legal, anti-abortion rhetoric and attacks on Medicaid funding are creating a chilling effect on health care providers that offer abortion.

Wisconsin Planned Parenthood to stop abortions even though they’re legal

The move is an apparent attempt to avoid Medicaid "defunding" under the GOP's budget bill—potentially saving healthcare for 50,000 people.

www.motherjones.com

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UltraViolet @ultraviolet.bsky.social · 4d

We couldn't have said it better ourselves. Attacks on reproductive healthcare are attempts to control our bodies and futures.

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UltraViolet @ultraviolet.bsky.social · 4d

We know one thing that Trump's authoritarian fantasies can't change: The Epstein files.

Trump suggests using ‘dangerous’ US cities as ‘training grounds’ for military

President Trump told a gathering of military leaders Tuesday they should use American cities as “training grounds” and described a federal crackdown on crime in major cities as necessar…

thehill.com

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UltraViolet @ultraviolet.bsky.social · 5d

A point worth repeating to South Carolina lawmakers: Abortion bans don't end abortion, they just make pregnancy more dangerous.

South Carolina Moves Toward Passing the Most Extreme Abortion Ban in America

At a public hearing on Wednesday, one OB-GYN said that the proposed bill "constitutes an unconstitutional reach that threatens the very fabric of health care in our state."

www.jezebel.com

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UltraViolet @ultraviolet.bsky.social · 5d

Survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence should not be turned away when seeking critical services.

We commend this cohort of AGs for standing up for survivors.

20 state AGs sue Trump administration over rule that bars aid to some sex abuse and rape survivors

The lawsuit, led by New York Attorney General Letitia James, challenges a new DOJ rule that bars states from aiding survivors who can't immediately prove their immigration status.

www.nbcnews.com

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UltraViolet @ultraviolet.bsky.social · 5d

Reminder that Elon's wealth is powered by $38b in gov't funds, courtesy of us taxpayers. No single person should hold this much wealth while millions of people struggle to put food on the table and pay rent.

Musk becomes first person worth $500B

Tech mogul Elon Musk became the first person to achieve a net worth of $500 billion Wednesday, briefly touching the half-trillion-dollar milestone before dipping back down, according to Forbes. Th…

thehill.com

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UltraViolet @ultraviolet.bsky.social · 5d

It's common sense, and a majority of Americans (80%) agree: the government should uphold rules and regulations for AI safety and data security. (Source: Gallup)

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UltraViolet @ultraviolet.bsky.social · 5d

In America, we decide, not dictators. On Oct 18, millions say: No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings. Find your event: https://www.nokings.org/?SQF_SOURCE=ultravioletaction<span class="text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400">#map

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