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Women’s rights; moving backward or forward? - Elsacat - Mar 19 2025
https://commonwealthtimes.org/2025/03/19/womens-rights-moving-backward-or-forward/
(Note: There's a quote that mentions trans rights/trans safety but I didn't dislike that enough to dislike the rest of this article.)
I thought this was interesting, about the power of protest:
Quote:Delegate Carr said she used to doubt the ultimate impact of protests, but hearing what Senator Warner said on television changed her mind.
“People asked him, ‘Why are you voting or not voting for the budget bill?’ And he said, ‘I am getting so many calls and emails from people saying: Please don’t vote for this.’ Now, I do think protests will make a difference,” Carr said.
RE: Women’s rights; moving backward or forward? - Myrth - Mar 23 2025
I have wondered also, as I stand in the cold, holding a sign, whether at the end of the day it makes a difference. I think calls and letters to representatives do some good, even if to let them know that there’s vocal opposition amongst their constituents.