My grandma was born in 1917. She was born into a country where women did not have the right to vote, the right to divorce, the right to take out a loan or even have a bank account in their own name.
And women certainly did not have the right to seek an abortion in 1917.
That all started to change 102 years ago today. On this day in 1920, the 19th amendment was formally adopted into the U.S. Constitution, granting women the right to vote.
With their new voting powers, women like my grandma fought for all the rights they’ve won today.
But now, as she approaches her 105th birthday next month, she is witnessing those rights get stripped away.
It’s been two months since the Supreme Court struck down Roe v Wade and erased the constitutionally protected right to seek an abortion. The same radical, right-wing supermajority on the court is also attacking voting rights.
The solution lies in the Senate, where Republicans like my opponent are blocking the legislation that will codify Roe, protect voting rights, marriage equality, and so much more.
I’m running to flip this U.S. Senate seat because Idahoans deserve a Senator who will keep fighting for progress – not stand in the way. Will you join that fight by making a contribution to our grassroots, people-powered campaign today?