Roe v. Wade And Women's Rights

Friends And Future Constituents: The action of the United States Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade is an American tragedy. Fifty (50) years of said law was eliminated and reproductive freedom was placed in bondage. This matter is not red or blue, left or right. It is about a woman's body and a fetus is not a child. This power move by the SCOTUS makes men irresponsible and places them in a position to not care for the mother or the unborn. Furthermore, rape and incest are cruel and unusual. It happens everyday in Arkansas and nationally. Arkansas has some of the most egregious anti-reproductive rights and bodily autonomy legislation in the country. I am asking that we use our collective voices to produce a victory for democracy, constitutional rights, and human rights come this November 8. We will speak as one voice and send new leadership to Washington, DC from Central Arkansas that hears your cries and will help wipe your eyes. We will not turn back to the days of forced childbearing, deadly abortions, and more women dying on the table giving birth. The SCOTUS was wrong about the Dred Scott Decision which stated blacks were not citizens whether they were free or enslaved. The SCOTUS was wrong about Plessy v. Ferguson which codified Jim Crow Segregation and further racially separated the nation for nearly seventy (70) years. The SCOTUS was wrong today by overturning a women's right to choose her healthcare. Elections matter! Presidential power matters! Who sits in Congress matters! The following justices, all appointed by Republicans voted against Roe v. Wade: Samuel Alito, George W. Bush (Elected by the Electoral College not the popular vote) Amy Coney Barrett, by (Elected by the Electoral College not the popular vote) Neil Gorsuch, by 45 (Elected by the Electoral College not the popular vote) Brett Kavanaugh, by 45 (Elected by the Electoral College not the popular vote) Clarence Thomas, George H.W. Bush We must act upon the words of Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm of being unbought and unbossed, and take it a step further to be unrelenting, unassailable, unfurled, unfettered, unabashed, and unequivocal as we fight for equal rights for women and all people of the Second Congressional District (AR-02)! May We Go Onward, Forward, Upward, And Outward: Social  Methodically and intentionally close the gender gap  Universal healthcare for women and expecting mothers  Do not shackle or handcuff incarcerated women during childbirth  Protect reproductive and sexual rights and access to contraceptives  Support pro-choice and reproductive rights  Eradicate trafficking of forced laborers and sexual slaves  State and federal legislation to "Bring The Man Back In The House," which is a counter to the Aid To Families With Dependent Children (AFDC) policy, "No Man In The House" Rule  Close the “Boyfriend Loophole” and broaden the definition to intimate partners to casual daters, and anyone with a domestic violence conviction Political  Ratify a 21st century Equal Rights Amendment (ERA)  Increase protections of women in tribal, indigenous, and native government jurisdictions  Fully enforce and fund laws on the books which are related to violence, equal protection, due process, employment protections, and healthcare  Codify Roe v. Wade  Craft and execute legislation to end female genital mutilation  Holistically, implement a victim advocacy, harassment, sexual assault prevention program that is consistent across each branch of the armed forces Economic  Promote feminist philanthropy at the state and local levels  Grant new mothers and fathers a minimum of eight (8) weeks of paid leave from their employers  Grant women one-third (1/3) of all local, state, and federal government contracts  Ensure minority businesses and those owned by women have fair and impartial opportunities to participate in grants and funding programs  Expand the current Fair Housing Act by ending discrimination against members of protected classes, LGBTQ+ citizens, those unmarried, and housing subsidy recipients Cognitive  State governments, local school boards, and college boards offer and enroll students in gender studies courses at the elementary, secondary, and collegiate levels  All college and university students are to enroll and pass a course on minority or women’s studies prior to graduation *This piece is dedicated to my beautiful beloved mother, Ms. J.A. Hathaway and my nurturing maternal grandmother, Ms. Willie Mae Hathaway. For their love, power, and protection forever rests upon me and may I go tell the story of their lives and legacies to every corner of the world. This is my charge and mandate.

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