Jun 21
@realTuckFrumper@mastodon.social
Democrats Are Trying to Repeal a Zombie Law That Could Ban Abortion Nationwide
Jun 21
laurahelmuth.bsky.social
Comstock established a theocratic surveillance system with abusive police powers to persecute people for sharing info about sex, and now the Comstock Act is being used to restrict abortion. Dems in House & Senate are finally trying to overhaul it. Important history from
Jun 21
@theubj@mastodon.social
Preserving Reproductive Rights The Fight to Repeal the Comstock Abortion Rule In a pivotal move, Democrats are spearheading efforts to repeal provisions of the Comstock Act that restrict the mailing of abortion-related materials. This 1873 federal law has resurfaced as a focal point of concern amid fears that a future administration could exploit it to severely curtail abortion access nationwide. The Historical Context and Current Concerns The Comstock Act, enacted…
Jun 21
@mvario@mastodon.social
Dems Introduce the 'Stop Comstock Act' to Repeal Abortion Sections of 1873 Law - Jezebel #ProChoice#StopComstockAct
Jun 21
mvario.bsky.social
Dems Introduce the 'Stop Comstock Act' to Repeal Abortion Sections of 1873 Law - Jezebel