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Max Sterling said:
I was literally talking to a coworker about this very issue not but 10 minutes ago. Do you stay and fight the good fight? Or do you move to somewhere your ideals align a bit better? Obviously nowhere is perfect and most of the more progressive places (in the states at least) are prohibitively expensive. You need to have a lot of faith in your skills as a parent to mitigate and combat the damage the echo chamber your children will face every day, surrounded by kids indoctrinated by their parents. It's a lot to have to think about.

I happen to be a Canadian citizen, so I can't even vote if I wanted to. But my wife and I have been entertaining the idea of moving to Canada. It's just jobs and her immigration that hold us back.
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folsom_lives said:
Kids are so innocent though.

My 6yo was learning about the civil rights movement during black history month and was told about segregation of blacks and whites in schools. She was retelling what she learned and was really thinking through it. She said, mom it's really said that back then I couldn't be friends with Dior (her black friend). And then her eyes lit up and she seemed excited and said, but at least I could still be friends with Aspen (her white friend)...

Her heart was there but I think she missed the point. 🤣
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My boys are 16 and almost 13, and so far I think we've done a good job letting them find their own belief system while instilling in them foundation of compassion and acceptance. My older boy just went with his girlfriend to the local all-inclusive "prom" put on by our LGBTQ center, and my younger son's best friend is Black who encounters bullying and racism from some of his White classmates, which always upsets my son. I'm pretty sure they're on the correct path.
 
RenegadeMonster said:
www.cnn.com

Texas school district bans hooded clothing and dresses for most students, saying it will promote professionalism

A North Texas school district has updated its dress code for the upcoming school year to ban hooded clothing as well as dresses and skirts for many of its grade levels, reasoning that the change will help students in their future careers.
www.cnn.com www.cnn.com

So, let me get this straight. Feminine clothing is not "professional"?
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Read in a slightly different tone it seems like they want to get these 6 year olds into the labor pool ASAP.
 
apple.news

Live updates: Biden says restoring abortion rights is up to voters — The Washington Post

The decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health was the most anticipated of the court’s term, with political tension surrounding the fight over abortion erupting in May with the leak of a draft opinion indicating a majority of justices intended to end the long-standing precedent.
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Wasn't expecting this news until next week.

Sadly, the outcome is not a surprise.
 
RenegadeMonster said:
apple.news

Live updates: Biden says restoring abortion rights is up to voters — The Washington Post

The decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health was the most anticipated of the court’s term, with political tension surrounding the fight over abortion erupting in May with the leak of a draft opinion indicating a majority of justices intended to end the long-standing precedent.
apple.news apple.news

Wasn't expecting this news until next week.

Sadly, the outcome is not a surprise.
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I knew they'd do it on a Friday. Fuck those fucking fucks.
 
RenegadeMonster said:
apple.news

Live updates: Biden says restoring abortion rights is up to voters — The Washington Post

The decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health was the most anticipated of the court’s term, with political tension surrounding the fight over abortion erupting in May with the leak of a draft opinion indicating a majority of justices intended to end the long-standing precedent.
apple.news apple.news

Wasn't expecting this news until next week.

Sadly, the outcome is not a surprise.
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We're living in a theocratic fascist state, my friends. Protect the vulnerable, stay safe (for now), and hug your loved ones. Things are going to get worse and we're not even the tiniest bit ready to accept that yet. People will be fighting for their lives and the sides in this conflict are becoming ever clearer.
 

Pelosi: "Republicans are plotting a nationwide abortion ban"​

Speaking after the Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said the Republicans are "plotting a nationwide abortion ban."

"They cannot be allowed to have majority in the Congress to do that. But that's their goal," she said Friday.



This does not bode well.
 
Another very sad day in America. This is like living the last several decades in reverse. Heading for a hard run b4 the darkness sets in. Not giving up on turning all this rightwing insanity back in my remaining lifetime but today is a very sad day. I need time to grieve. The struggle for civil rights is a long one in this country. Not giving up. Vote. It does matter.
 
I'm going through a lot of transitory shit right now. Though Louisiana has always been home, I would consider moving. Our trigger laws have already gone into effect and a woman can't obtain an abortion now, even if she was raped or the baby was the product of incest. This is disgusting.
 
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Nice to see in the Roberts showing his true colors. Assumed he might have an iota of concern for the court’s legitimacy, but guess not. History will write him as the architect of its downfall.

Hopefully conservatives are truly fine with this new precedent that no precedents are safe, because it will comeback to bite them in the ass.

As for Thomas, I’m stunned he didn’t include Loving in his dissent 🤔…oh wait
 
I’m so furious and have nowhere to put it. Biden condemned the decision, but is doing nothing to resist it, has done nothing to prevent it. Instead: “vote.”

For decades the dems could have made Roe law, but it’s just as politically beneficial to hold it over voters’ heads.

This country is broken; we’ve always been a fascist theocracy built on the backs of the disenfranchised, but now we’re saying the quiet part loud, and I’m fucking terrified.
 
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