It is time for a reminder on which states and what they’re doing against women and their reproductive rights. The War Against Women erupted practically overnight earlier this year and millions of people, both women and men, stood their ground against the far right wing’s bills and laws which heavily undermine a woman’s right to making her own decisions about her reproduction and abortion. The War has quieted as far as the front-running news, but it most certainly has not been forgotten by women all over the country. So, with this year’s presidential election only three months away, it is time to remind everyone what is going on with the War Against Women and the war’s relationship to Romney.
First of all, Mitt Romney is committed to overturning Roe v. Wade, and has said he would “get rid of ” Planned Parenthood. He has been endorsed by candidates and lawmakers across the country who are equally committed to moving backwards. Take a look at the map below to see how they’ve attacked women’s rights. The states going backwards are itemized below the map with a brief summation.
Alabama: Twelve members of Romney’s Alabama team voted to restrict the time period in which a woman can seek an abortion.
Arizona: Thirteen Romney endorsers in Arizona voted to allow employers to exclude contraceptives from insurance coverage
Florida: Romney endorser Governor Rick Scott vetoed $1.5 million during Sexual Assault Awareness Month that would have supported 30 rape crisis centers.
Governor Scott also signed a bill requiring a woman considering an abortion in the first trimester to first obtain an ultrasound and be shown an image of the ultrasound, unless she signs a form opting out.
Georgia: Romney endorser Governor Nathan Deal signed a bill into law restricting the time period in which a woman can seek an abortion.
Twelve Romney endorsers in Georgia’s legislature voted for a bill to restrict the time period in which a woman can seek an abortion.
Four Georgia Romney endorsers voted to ban abortion coverage from the state employee health care plan.
Indiana: Romney endorser Governor Mitch Daniels signed a bill effectively defunding Planned Parenthood of Indiana, cutting off funding for cancer screenings and other preventive services.
Iowa: Two Romney endorsers from Iowa sponsored a “Personhood” bill that could have outlawed all abortions and even some common forms of birth control.
Michigan: 15 Romney endorsers voted in Michigan’s legislature to require clinics to question women considering abortions about how they came to their decision.
A Romney endorser sponsored a bill to restrict the time period in which a woman can seek an abortion, without any exceptions for her health.
Mississippi: Romney endorser Governor Phil Bryant signed a bill that could close the only women’s health clinic in Mississippi that provides abortions.
Governor Bryant also endorsed a “Personhood” measure that could have outlawed all abortions and even some common forms of birth control. Before Mississippians voted down the amendment, he claimed that if the bill failed, “Satan wins.”
New Hampshire: Romney endorser Governor Phil Bryant signed a bill that could close the only women’s health clinic in Mississippi that provides abortions.
Governor Bryant also endorsed a “Personhood” measure that could have outlawed all abortions and even some common forms of birth control. Before Mississippians voted down the amendment, he claimed that if the bill failed, “Satan wins.”
Ohio: Seven Romney endorsers in Ohio’s legislature co-sponsored a bill to ban abortions if a fetal heartbeat is detected, which can occur as early as six to seven weeks into a pregnancy.
Romney endorser Governor John Kasich signed a bill to ban some abortions after 20 weeks, with no exceptions for rape or incest.
Pennsylvania: Governor Tom Corbett suggested women just “close their eyes” during medically unnecessary ultrasounds.
Rick Santorum has called contraceptives “harmful to women.”
Virginia: Romney endorser Governor Bob McDonnell supported a bill requiring a medically unnecessary ultrasound procedure before an abortion.
Nine members of Romney’s Virginia steering committee voted for the bill requiring a medically unnecessary ultrasound before an abortion.
Wisconsin: Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker repealed a law that helps women get equal pay. Mitt Romney called him a “hero.”
Additionally, below is a comparison of what President Obama HAS done for women and their reproductive rights versus what Romney would do. Now, granted, what Romney would do is speculative, but this list is based upon statements which Gov. Romney has previously made before before and during this Presidential run.
Women AND men… it is time to stand up for women and their reproductive rights. You do not have to agree or support abortion, but abortion should be a decision made by the pregnant mother and when possible the father and any other family members who care. This is NOT a decision which should be made by men in politics – especially because they will never have to face something like this. Many of these laws are done by certain individuals purely for spite and as a function of control over women.
Stand up against them and VOTE come November! You know, you do not HAVE to vote for Obama if you are not a fan of his. Vote for Gary Johnson or any of the other independents on the ballot. But do NOT vote for a man who has no problem taking away women’s rights.
“Important” – Ad about Romney and Planned Parenthood
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