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[–] baronvonj@lemmy.world 54 points 1 month ago (3 children)

You may wish to observe that the Republicans have a majority in the House of Representatives, meaning the Democratic Caucus lacks the votes to reinstate it.

[–] ZoopZeZoop@lemmy.world 48 points 1 month ago (2 children)

And, in states with Democratic majorities, they are codifying it at the state level. Sucks for the rest of us, though. I'm moving out of one of them for many reasons, but one important one is for my children.

[–] kofe@lemmy.world 24 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Lots of red states are pushing for a vote on it and passing, too. It's wild seeing "vote no on amendment 3" signs here in Missouri as if it's not just advertising for the majority of us to show up and shut these chucklefucks up. I'm hoping that's how it'll go anyway 😓

[–] ZoopZeZoop@lemmy.world 15 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Crossing my fingers for you! I'm hoping that Harris and certain single issue referenda (like marijuana) will bring people to the polls and while they're there, they'll vote for women's rights.

[–] kofe@lemmy.world 6 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Same! There's some interesting measures on our ballot that I'm making videos on to raise awareness for like rank choice voting. If you know anyone from Missouri have them check out my YouTube or TikTok! Links are in my profile:)

[–] ZoopZeZoop@lemmy.world 5 points 1 month ago

That's amazing! I will save this comment so that I can trace it back. I wish you (and the collective us) much success!

[–] Kalysta@lemm.ee 5 points 1 month ago

I saw a “vote no on question 1” sign in maryland and they claimed it was to “protect children”.

You know what protects kids? Keeping their moms alive.

[–] SoleInvictus@lemmy.blahaj.zone 5 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Hope you're moving to the PNW. We need more good people here.

[–] ZoopZeZoop@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

Sticking with east coast for now. Not sure where we'll ultimately end up. Not an easy decision.

[–] UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world -1 points 1 month ago

Republicans have a majority in the House of Representatives

The GOP gained that majority in 2023. Dems had an opportunity to enshrine Roe in 2021 as well as in 2009 under Obama. In both instances, they decided pursuing the legislation would be too unpopular and punted.

What's more, the Dems had the opportunity to shut down the ACB nomination - weeks before Biden was sworn in. Feinstein waved her through, after McConnell had successfully stonewalled the Garland nomination for over a year. Dems cave on this shit constantly. There are simply too many Pro-Life Democrats to expect they will deliver on reinstating Roe.