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On this day on May 8th in history, Lavoisier’s guillotine fell, birthing modern chemistry.🧪 Meanwhile, in Atlanta, Coca-Cola’s effervescent journey began.🥤 And across Europe, victory echoed, ending World War II.🌍

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Mrs. America - Gloria

Episode 2 of this FX miniseries picks up where Schlafly left off. Schlafly buckles down on her efforts to defeat the ERA as the Women’s Lib leaders prematurely celebrates the lead they have in Congress. Focused on Gloria Steinem, the episode explores the tension between Women’s Lib leaders as they scramble to retain the legislative support already gained. Steinem is determined to get the Democratic presidential candidate to openly support reproductive rights for women, but the Women’s Lib is split on the issue. Schlafly restructures her approach for the housewives by taking the fight from the home to the Illinois capital, where the ERA is defeated. Some historians argue that it’s this pivotal moment that disrupted amendments momentum. The episode ends with Steinmen agreeing to be a spokeswoman for the Women’s Lib movement so long as a vote about abortion is introduced.

The pro-choice issue is clearly one that Steinem has a personal interest in. Sadly, her arguments for securing this fundamental human right still go unheard today.

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Had An Abortion Or Use Birth Control? In Missouri, You Could Be Disqualified From A Job For That

Women's rights and health services in Missouri could take a nosedive after the state Senate voted on Wednesday to pass a bill that would force unwarranted inspections on abortion providers, allow discriminatory hiring practices, and give law enforcem

“For starters, the bill would overturn St. Louis' ordinance banning discrimination in housing and employment based on "reproductive health decisions." If nullified, employers and landlords would be allowed to refuse employment or tenancy to women who are pregnant, use contraceptives, or have had an abortion. Opponents of the St. Louis ordinance say it infringes on the religious rights of faith-based employers.”

-“Better never means better for everyone... It always means worse, for some.”-The Handmaid’s Tale

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200,000 Miles

Today I said goodbye to my car. Not just any car, but my first car. The car that has stubbornly chugged along for 26 years. My very own Millennium Falcon. I was a lucky 18 year old who inherited a car from family friends. The first time I saw that tan colored, '91 Honda Accord, I saw freedom. I envisioned me grabbing my keys, calling my friends, and hitting the road for any destination. Good times. I did not envision the ignition issues, the close call smog checks, the broken defogger, or any of the other mechanical problems I would face. I didn't know I'd wind up breaking the radio, that the interior paneling would be perpetually peeling away from the sides, or that I would dent each front fender. And there was also the wonky battery that wouldn't start when I needed it to, but as soon as AAA showed up it was as if the problem never even existed. I had no idea that a car to be a part of so many memories. So many trips and close calls. Many long conversations and peaceful moments of just cruising. I didn't know that a car could be a sanctuary or my very own "therapist's" office as I was stuck in traffic. Who knew a car could inspire so many "carpiphonies" that helped me figure out the problems I was facing in life? Who knew that a 26 year old car with over 200,000 miles on it could still have so much to offer? Today I said goodbye to my car. That little car with so much heart and so much to give is about to make its greatest contribution. I have donated my car to the ACLU. Whatever money the ACLU makes from selling that beat up Honda will go towards everything the agency is currently fighting for. Whatever money they make will then be matched by my husband and I in a donation for Planned Parenthood. That little car did so much for me. I am so proud to know that it can do even more for others who need it most.

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H.R.354 - 115th Congress (2017-2018): Defund Planned Parenthood Act of 2017

Summary of H.R.354 - 115th Congress (2017-2018): Defund Planned Parenthood Act of 2017

Congress.gov is where you can find the text, sponsors, cosponsors, etc. of any bill currently making its way through Congress.

THIS, THIS HERE IS THE BILL BEING PUSHED AROUND MY REP. DIANE BLACK OF TENNESSEE SEEKING TO DEFUND PLANNED PARENTHOOD. 

THIS DOES NOT HAVE TO HAPPEN. 

CALL YOUR SENATORS

CALL YOUR REPRESENTATIVES

AND LET THEM KNOW THAT YOU EXPECT THEM TO VOTE AGAINST THIS.

FIND YOUR REPRESENTATIVES HERE--JUST LIKE I DID

CALL THEIR OFFICES AND TELL THEM THAT WOMEN’S HEALTH CARE MATTERS. 

WE DON’T WANT TO WAKE UP ONE DAY AND FIND OURSELVES LIKE THIS

CALL

EMAIL

TWEET

BE HEARD

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Now available at the NWHM site. 

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2/13/1879-Sarojini Naidu, 1st Indian woman to be president of the Indian National Congress, was born. 

2/14/1920-Carrie Chapman Catt founded the League of Women Voters. 

2/15/1910-Irena Sendler, a Polish social worker who rescued Jewish children during WWII, was born. She rescued about 2500 children from the Warsaw ghetto. 

2/16/1954-Senda Berenson, American educator died. She promoted women’s basketball and wrote the official rule book for college women’s basketball. 

2/17/1881-Mary Breckinridge, leading American nurse and midwife, was born. She dedicated her life to improving conditions for infants, children, and pregnant women. 

2/18/1898-Leader of the World Women’s Christian Temperance Union, Frances Willard, died. 

2/19/1952-Chinese American author Amy Tan was born. She is best known for her first novel, The Joy Luck Club.