rhrealitycheck:

Several prominent newspapers chose not to publish a series of Doonesbury comics becasue they address forced ultrasound legislation. But in the new media world we live in, their decision not to publish the comic strips ensures they will be much more widely read. 

And you can help!

Let’s make sure these are among the most seen Doonesbury comics ever.

Here’s a short link to use for this comic: http://bit.ly/yGkt65

Here’s a short link to use for this comic: http://bit.ly/AoliCI

Here is a list of the media outlets who refused to publish these comics.  Take a couple moments to post the comic in their comment sections, Facebook pages and Twitter streams.  You’ll have to “like” the media outlet on Facebook to post on their pages… a small price to pay for activism! 

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The Athens Banner-Herald in Georgia refused to publish the comics because the editors “thought there was a real possibility that readers might confuse the topic of this week’s ‘Doonesbury’ with Georgia’s proposed abortion legislation.” Umm, all the more reason to discuss the issue in your paper!

You can post on their Facebook wall here, comment at their website here or you can click this button to tweet at them: Tweet to @onlineathens

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The Oregonian refused to publish the comics because they “went over the line of good taste and humor.” Yeah, maybe, but only because forced ultrasounds and shaming of women goes over the line of good taste and humor. 

You can post to the Oregonian’s Facebook page here, comment at their website here or you can click this button to tweet at them: Tweet to @oregonian

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The SC Herald refused to publish the comics because the editors were “concerned about the graphic content.” How this excuse applies remains unclear.

You can post to the SC Herald’s Facebook page here  or you can click this button to tweet at them: Tweet to @RHHerald

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The CA Reporter refused to publish the comics because “[e]ditors believe [cartoonist Gary Trudeau] has expressed that opinion in a manner that skirts, if not crosses, the boundaries of good taste expected in a family newspaper.” Because good taste would obviously be to encourage anti-choice legislation, duh.

You can post to the CA Reporter’s Facebook page here or you can click this button to tweet at them: Tweet to @vacareporter

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The UT Standard-Examiner refused to publish the comics because the ”language in the original strips was not appropriate for a comic that could be viewed by children.” Tell that to Rush Limbaugh. This is a political comic strip and “slut” is a political word, these days.

Tweet at the Standard-Examiner here: Tweet to @standardex

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The Press of Atlantic City refused to publish the comics because ”Texas abortion cartoons venture too far for the comics pages.” That’s really not an explanation.

You can post to the Press of Atlantic City’s Facebook page here.

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The St. Paul Pioneer Press refused to publish the comics in print because “[t]he editors have decided the commentary in some panels is inappropriate for the comics section in the newspaper.” Not this again - what’s the criteria for “appropriate” comics?!

You can post to the St. Paul Pioneer Press’ Facebook page here, comment at their website here or you can click this button to tweet at them: Tweet to @PioneerPress

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The Tallahassee Democrat refused to publish the comics in print, and no one will say why. According to one reader, “Thus far, [there has been] no disclosure about its decision either in the paper or online.” After all, TD, you wouldn’t want to say the wrong thing.

You can post to the Tallahassee Democrat’s Facebook page here, comment on their website here or you can click this button to tweet at them:  Tweet to @TDOnline

rhrealitycheck:

How one Virginia woman is responding to her state legislators that voted in favor of VA’s forced ultrasound bill.

She posts this message on each one of their Facebook pages:

Hi Senator _____________! I just wanted to let you know, since you’re concerned with women’s health, that my period started today! Color looks good, flow not too heavy. Cramps are pretty manageable but don’t worry - I’ll make sure to let you know if that changes! Thanks again for caring so much about women and our bodies!

If legislators in your state or those representing you at the federal level have voted for anti-choice bills, this is a great way to *thank* them.

Brilliant.

stfuantichoicers:

This showed up in someone’s comment rant on this article about how rape victims should be called “accusers,” not victims. 

As disgusting as it is, it’s refreshing to see an anti-choicer admit that they view a pregnant person as nothing more than an incubator. Usually they try to cover it up with how much they care about the babbys. 

If you are going to visit the comments on the article, I must insert a trigger warning for victim blaming - It’s not incredibly terrible now, but we’ve been getting a lot of MRA’s who are absolutely disgusting. 

(via prolifehypocrisy)

(via rachelwhitt)

stfuhypocrisy:

A medical problem to serve which purpose Hannity? Oh right, the choice to have sex.

(Source: teapartyjesus, via prolifehypocrisy)

prolifehypocrisy:

Mallet, commentor at RHReality Check, has a problem with the suggestion that forcing someone to not have an abortion forces them to give birth.

why are u using such a harsh word as “force”. who said anything about “force”???

What I said was, those other parties should also have a CHOICE…you…

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