Although I've already been thinking about it, reading Michelle Goldberg's article at Salon about the Right's slow erosion of abortion rights left me pretty shaken:
Even as Bush placates moderates by saying that the country isn't yet ready for a total abortion ban, he's doing his best to prepare for that eventuality. And except for committed pro-choice activists, American women aren't mounting much of a defense. Roe vs. Wade might stand a while longer, but it's being hollowed out, termite style. Another Bush term augurs its eventual collapse.
What are we going to do about this? (Who else has been relaxing in the post college-activism slump? How do I get myself out of it?)
Posted by Heather at November 12, 2003 04:29 PM
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Yes yes! I have something to say about this too -- good topics. Okay, maybe I am just buying my way out of guilt, but I give money to planned parenthood and NARAL. My hope is to get back into volunteer work at some point. Still, you raise an important question about the whole nature of the public and private..... In the US, I often feel like the country is so big that it's hard to feel like one can make a difference. Think globablly and act locally, I guess.
Posted by: Libby at November 17, 2003 04:42 AM