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It’s happening! @Hegemommy and @AngryBlackLady are at @Smashitbreakrm as we speak, to (literally!) take a hammer to some of the worst anti-abortion legislation we've seen.

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“Hello, everyone! And WELCOME to today’s very exciting event for Rewire News Group! I’m @hegemommy, the SVP and Executive Editor of Rewire News Group—and co-host of our legal podcast, Boom! Lawyered.”

#TeamLegal is getting started 👇

"A couple of weeks ago we asked you, our loyal listeners, readers, and fans, to rank some pretty awful anti-choice legislation and some cringe-worthy quotes from anti-choice lawmakers. We’ve now taken all of that harmful nonsense and put it on items—like this one!" 🔨

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OK folks, #TeamLegal is ready to break some lies and harmful abortion bans!

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The first item reads:

"I am supporting legislation to prohibit any government-mandated vaccine passports to protect the privacy of Tennesseans’ health information and ensure this vaccine remains a voluntary, personal choice.” — Anti-choice Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee

The second item @AngryBlackLady reads says the following:

“Science and biology through things like DNA and heartbeats and brainwaves and pain response tell us that there are two unique human beings involved.” — Georgia state Sen. P.K. Martin

*SMASH*

The third item reads:

"The city of Lubbock, Texas, declaring itself a ’Sanctuary for the Unborn.’”

If you'd like more context, our legal fellow, @ms_creilly, shares everything you need to know here:
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There are two items left, but @AngryBlackLady and @Hegemommy can only keep smashing if folks keep donating!

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Now @AngryBlackLady and @Hegemommy are back to smashing! 🔨

This next item reads:

"The Arizona law that would require the parent of a minor to consent before an abortion is provided."

Thank you so much to all of those who have donated thus far! @AngryBlackLady and @Hegemommy are going to take a break, and then they'll get right back to smashing. In the meantime, click the link below to show your support.

We'll be back!
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OK, we're back! In case you're just now tuning in, #TeamLegal is at @Smashitbreakrm smashing the worst anti-abortion legislation we've seen.

Tune in below to view the livestream:

This item @Hegemommy and @AngryBlackLady are now going to smash reads:

"The Arkansas bill requiring rape victims seeking an abortion to first report the rape to law enforcement." If you need a refresher, see below
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The next item #TeamLegal is smashing reads:

“The Oklahoma abortion ban that would charge medical providers with homicide if they perform an abortion when a ‘fetal heartbeat’ is detected.”

The state has some of the most restrictive abortion laws
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*TIME FOR @AngryBlackLady + @Hegemommy TO SMASH*

This next item #TeamLegal is smashing has one of the most absurd quotes:

“Rape and incest, I would not be in favor of killing a baby because the baby came about in that way.” — Ben Carson, former Housing and Urban Development secretary and presidential hopeful

"Because of you amazing people—and your amazingly generous support, pushing over us $600 in donations so far!—we have unlocked another round of smashing!" — @Hegemommy

#TeamLegal is back to smashing! 🔨

"While this feels like a seriously satisfying and cathartic way to fight back, there’s this very real war on our bodies and there is more you can do to help!" —@AngryBlackLady

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“Here's the thing! Anyone who donates two hundred dollars or more gets a CUSTOM video message from me and @Hegemommy!!” —@AngryBlackLady

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We're back to smashing! Brace yourself for this next quote #TeamLegal is going to smash:

“If it’s a legitimate rape, the female body has ways to try to shut that whole thing down.” — Todd Akin, former U.S. representative from Missouri, on pregnancy from rape

Smashing the patriarchy is a serious workout.

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This next item reads:

"I am supporting legislation to prohibit any government-mandated vaccine passports to protect the privacy of Tennesseans’ health information and ensure this vaccine remains a voluntary, personal choice.” — Anti-choice Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee

"This is the first direct challenge to Roe v Wade in over 40 years."

@hegemommy explains how important the upcoming JWHO case is!

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