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cofounder and CTO @ Choice Tracker - fighting for abortion rights in the state legislatures https://choicetracker.org/

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Support! Independent! Media! On platforms not owned by billionaires!

27.02.2026 14:56 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Not easy listening, but very important listening for anyone who cares about reproductive health, rights, & justice worldwide.

Journalists: don't miss this.

Thanks to @jennieindc.bsky.social for interviewing @beirners.bsky.social & Caitlin Horrigan of @ppfa.org for this important, sobering episode.

04.02.2026 19:48 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

This country failed him (and many others). The people who voted for this or didn't vote at all failed him.

29.01.2026 03:38 πŸ‘ 19 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Today, @govpritzker.illinois.gov launched the Prairie State Access Fund, to strengthen infrastructure and resources for Illinois’ reproductive healthcare ecosystem. More info here: gov-pritzker-newsroom.prezly.com/gov-pritzker... πŸ‘ πŸ‘ πŸ‘

29.01.2026 05:08 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Sexual Politics of ICE Trump's nativist paramilitary is also a misogynist militia.

ICE is an explicitly misogynist militia. It recruits insecure men, kits them out, tells them their tough guys, warns that anyone who resists them is disrespecting their authority (and their fragile masculine status) and imposes no consequences for abuse.
www.throughline.news/p/the-sexual...

23.01.2026 04:26 πŸ‘ 46 πŸ” 21 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 1

Imagine if women shot men every time they (actually) feared for their lives. Imagine if women shot men every time they felt disrespected by a man.

10.01.2026 17:03 πŸ‘ 59 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 3

Men: β€œshe tried to run him over”
Also men: β€œwhy am I lonely?”

10.01.2026 12:10 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

β€œShe was a woman who maintained calm equanimity in the face of a male ICE officer’s attempt to wield his authority: an illicit, abusive authority designed to elicit panic and unthinking obedience. And, so, he shot her.”

10.01.2026 06:26 πŸ‘ 82 πŸ” 25 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 3

I'm not sure how many more times we need to see/hear about violent men calling women "bitch" as they assault & even murder them before we accept that misogynistic slurs aren't neutral.

09.01.2026 21:12 πŸ‘ 201 πŸ” 59 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 1

Abolishing ICE is a reproductive justice issue

08.01.2026 03:05 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

notice it’s the β€œpro-life” ppl justifying these killings

08.01.2026 05:26 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I’m trying to get my new book The Abortion Companion: An Affirming Handbook for Your Choice and Your Journey (out 1/13) on 2026 book club lists, must read lists, etc.

If you do book stuff and love reproductive rights I want to hear from you 🩷

29.12.2025 20:31 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

@helmsinki.bsky.social happy holidays! 🎊 thank you guys for the holiday card! πŸ’™

17.12.2025 00:23 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

This is my goal for 2025. πŸ˜΅β€πŸ’« Yay for survival! πŸ™Œ

16.12.2025 23:58 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Abortion Companion A warm, accepting, non-judgmental, and stigma-free companion for your abortion journey. Whether you’re planning to have an abortion soon or you had one thi...

Preorders are SO important to a book’s success and I need more of them for THE ABORTION COMPANION: An Affirming Handbook for Your Choice & Your Journey.

If my work has ever helped you, *please* consider preordering now or sharing with your communities 🩷

www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/becca...

08.12.2025 19:19 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Rebecca Bloom breaks down why women are still underdiagnosedβ€”and what needs to change in the way we listen, test, and trust women’s experiences!

🎧 Hear the conversation and share it: bit.ly/rebeccabloom

19.11.2025 20:40 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Huge GOOD news for South Carolina
SB 323 was NOT passed!

This is a MAJOR WIN for South Carolinians and a BIG step for Reproductive Justice.

The people have spoken and have used their voice to save abortion access and so much more.

Amazing things can happen when we work together!

#SouthCarolina

19.11.2025 03:55 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Abortion Funds in Every State

I just made a huge overhaul to the design of my website and made additions to the organization lists, especially the practical support ones! Consider checking it out and sharing πŸ’– donationsforabortions.com

10.11.2025 19:19 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Virginia Pro-Choice Voter Guide - Choice Tracker State Reps and Senators control our reproductive rights. Learn each candidate’s position, and vote to protect abortion in Virginia.

Hey Virginia, go vote! And use our voting guide if you want the details on which candidates will fight for your reproductive rights! choicetracker.org/va

04.11.2025 16:25 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Remember when Dick Cheney β€œaccidentally” shot a guy? Anyway, Release the Epstein Files

04.11.2025 13:15 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I hate the Hyde Amendment and you should too! It prohibits federal funds, like Medicaid, from being used to pay for abortion care. It sucks soooo bad.

30.09.2025 17:44 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Trump just ordered the military into Portland, and he’s giving them the green light to use lethal force on American citizens.

Authoritarianism is an abstract concept but Trump is making its impacts real and tangible. Let’s be real about it: This is the beginning of dictatorship in America.

27.09.2025 21:11 πŸ‘ 34165 πŸ” 10573 πŸ’¬ 1840 πŸ“Œ 597
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Virginia Pro-Choice Voter Guide - Choice Tracker State Reps and Senators control our reproductive rights. Learn each candidate’s position, and vote to protect abortion in Virginia.

Hey VA! Early in-person voting is open! Our team has researched every candidate. We know how they've voted in the past, and what they've said on social media about abortion rights. Come check out our work and let's elect pro-choice legislators! choicetracker.org/va

26.09.2025 19:58 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Y’all, I’m so done with this man. The damage he’s causing, the cruelty, It’s beyond anything I can tolerate. It’s too much.

23.09.2025 03:43 πŸ‘ 29 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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ACAB: All Comstocks Are Bastards | Bonfire Grab your limited edition ACAB: All Comstocks Are Bastards merchandise before the campaign closes. Featuring Vintage Black Premium Cotton Tees, professionally printed in the USA.

Thank you to our wonderful designer Kate Ryan for bringing this particularly deranged vision of mine to life www.bonfire.com/all-comstock...

21.09.2025 14:33 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

you got this helmz! ✨

18.09.2025 02:41 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Absolutely! I think The Corner, Testify, and They Say are my favs.

18.09.2025 01:29 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Always such a pleasure to speak with @johnfugelsang.bsky.social even when the subject matter is dark!

17.09.2025 20:14 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1

Nice! Love this album!

18.09.2025 01:09 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Happy birthday! πŸ₯³

02.08.2025 20:27 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0