Beautiful… While we have experienced a wonderful spring in Florida, we can’t wait to enjoy a wonderful summer in Maine. As Florida politics dissolve into draconian measures, we are conflicted. We are sponsors of the annual Planned Parenthood fundraising dinner here this year and it is going to be a gloomy forecast indeed. I swear that wi…
Beautiful… While we have experienced a wonderful spring in Florida, we can’t wait to enjoy a wonderful summer in Maine. As Florida politics dissolve into draconian measures, we are conflicted. We are sponsors of the annual Planned Parenthood fundraising dinner here this year and it is going to be a gloomy forecast indeed. I swear that without your daily input, we’d be ready to bury our heads in the sand. Thank you for putting into words what we are thinking but what we cannot express so clearly.
Thank you @BobOrlando for your work on behalf of Planned Parenthood! Even though FL clinics are currently impeded in their abortion care, I know that some patients are traveling here to NJ Planned Parenthood for care (as well as from many other forced birth states). As Margaret Meade said "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."
Watched Slay the Dragon last night about those who fought (and won) the severe gerrymandering to ultimately turn MI all blue—and female leaders. There’s hope …
Yes, I remember when we were inaudated every where we went here in Michigan for that petition drive. I signed it in front of my little town's post office, the next day I was stopped on the platform of the Amtrak train station in Ann Arbor. When I got back from my weekend trip to Chicago, I met another signature collector getting off the train. When I went to Costco a few days later, I was approached in front of the store. Got home and stopped at the local plant nursery and the owner asked if I would like to sign the petition to amend the State Constitution to end gerrymandering. It was literally everywhere, being passed by both Democrats and Republicans. The Republicans used the line on me, saying just wait if the Dems ever win the Legislature, they will do the same thing! (gerrymander)
Thank you for continuing to work with Planned Parenthood. Yesterday the local California PP group had a table at California State University Sacramento. And we marched at the capital for Abortion and Women’s Rights to choose last year, at the Capital, June 24, 2022. Thousands marched with signs that we made or that Planned Parenthood supplied. Women gathered within hours of that Supremely wrong court decision on a moment’s notice. I drove 50 miles to join the March, hold hands and signs. So many young people. The rush hour traffic was backed up and cars were honking in solidarity with all of us. That unforgettable day when we learned that we could not trust our Courts to keep their promises. The Supreme Court , (a man named Dobbs, from Mississippi ) overturned the constitutional right to abortion, Roe v Wade, 50 years of controversial rights reversed. There are still states that honor a woman’s right to choose, but too many have created great obstacles for a vulnerable population. Our courts matter.
I wonder if you got any media attention. When I lived in Orange County and protested, the media ignored us. The FBI infiltrated and sabotaged us. Things have changed: now they have Katie Porter, so maybe it wasn't a wasted effort.
I saw that clip! It absolutely brightened my day! I have been receiving fund raising letters from all the candidates for Senate in California, here in Michigan. So far I have stayed out of it, feeling that Californians should be the ones to decide who the Democratic Party Candidate should be. But once that is decided I give to whoever the Democratic Candidate is. Last election I gave to Tim Ryan in Ohio, John Fetterman in Pennsylvania, Masto in Nevada, Hassan in New Hampshire, and oh dear, I am having a name blank, but the lady in Florida. All on a poverty level income.
I finally figured out what I am doing with these donations. I am substituting what years ago I put in the collection plate, to better the world, instead directing those little donations to people who actually have the power to make the World a better place.
What an absolute contrast and blatant difference between parties. Democrats working for the people and repubs continuing to work for big money right out in the open. Thank you for sharing.
Beautiful… While we have experienced a wonderful spring in Florida, we can’t wait to enjoy a wonderful summer in Maine. As Florida politics dissolve into draconian measures, we are conflicted. We are sponsors of the annual Planned Parenthood fundraising dinner here this year and it is going to be a gloomy forecast indeed. I swear that without your daily input, we’d be ready to bury our heads in the sand. Thank you for putting into words what we are thinking but what we cannot express so clearly.
Thank you @BobOrlando for your work on behalf of Planned Parenthood! Even though FL clinics are currently impeded in their abortion care, I know that some patients are traveling here to NJ Planned Parenthood for care (as well as from many other forced birth states). As Margaret Meade said "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."
Think locally, act globally - Rene Dubose.
Watched Slay the Dragon last night about those who fought (and won) the severe gerrymandering to ultimately turn MI all blue—and female leaders. There’s hope …
Onward to Ohio, and NC, and Wisconsin.
Thanks for posting this! I just watched the trailer and can’t wait to settle in for the movie!
Sure. We need determined people speaking truth to power in every state! Especially TN, and especially now.
Without people like you willing to stick it out and stick to it, we're lost.
That is the only way to save/reconstruct democracy.
Thank you! I know how difficult it can be.
voices crying in the wilderness
Look at Michigan. Voters Not Politicians.
Yes, I remember when we were inaudated every where we went here in Michigan for that petition drive. I signed it in front of my little town's post office, the next day I was stopped on the platform of the Amtrak train station in Ann Arbor. When I got back from my weekend trip to Chicago, I met another signature collector getting off the train. When I went to Costco a few days later, I was approached in front of the store. Got home and stopped at the local plant nursery and the owner asked if I would like to sign the petition to amend the State Constitution to end gerrymandering. It was literally everywhere, being passed by both Democrats and Republicans. The Republicans used the line on me, saying just wait if the Dems ever win the Legislature, they will do the same thing! (gerrymander)
Thank you for continuing to work with Planned Parenthood. Yesterday the local California PP group had a table at California State University Sacramento. And we marched at the capital for Abortion and Women’s Rights to choose last year, at the Capital, June 24, 2022. Thousands marched with signs that we made or that Planned Parenthood supplied. Women gathered within hours of that Supremely wrong court decision on a moment’s notice. I drove 50 miles to join the March, hold hands and signs. So many young people. The rush hour traffic was backed up and cars were honking in solidarity with all of us. That unforgettable day when we learned that we could not trust our Courts to keep their promises. The Supreme Court , (a man named Dobbs, from Mississippi ) overturned the constitutional right to abortion, Roe v Wade, 50 years of controversial rights reversed. There are still states that honor a woman’s right to choose, but too many have created great obstacles for a vulnerable population. Our courts matter.
I wonder if you got any media attention. When I lived in Orange County and protested, the media ignored us. The FBI infiltrated and sabotaged us. Things have changed: now they have Katie Porter, so maybe it wasn't a wasted effort.
Can't edit, so:
https://youtu.be/d7lr3fdiN-g
Watch "KATIE PORTER OWNING LAUREN BOEBERT - ERIC SWALWELL SHREDS JIM JORDAN" on YouTube
Katie Porter for Senate ! https://youtu.be/3VkIVMmxjPI
“If you’re full of BS I’m coming for you.”
I saw that clip! It absolutely brightened my day! I have been receiving fund raising letters from all the candidates for Senate in California, here in Michigan. So far I have stayed out of it, feeling that Californians should be the ones to decide who the Democratic Party Candidate should be. But once that is decided I give to whoever the Democratic Candidate is. Last election I gave to Tim Ryan in Ohio, John Fetterman in Pennsylvania, Masto in Nevada, Hassan in New Hampshire, and oh dear, I am having a name blank, but the lady in Florida. All on a poverty level income.
I finally figured out what I am doing with these donations. I am substituting what years ago I put in the collection plate, to better the world, instead directing those little donations to people who actually have the power to make the World a better place.
What an absolute contrast and blatant difference between parties. Democrats working for the people and repubs continuing to work for big money right out in the open. Thank you for sharing.
Yes, real time media coverage was the way people at the end of the march knew about the freeway backup. And it was positive.
You are so needed at this time. Thank you for being who you are and doing what you are doing. 🌹
Agree completely. Welcome back to Maine where at least there is a modicum of sanity
Enjoy your summer