Wake Up! Republicans Really Are Trying to Ban Contraception
Feb 23, 2024
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The podcast discusses the alarming legislation in Alabama and Oklahoma targeting reproductive rights, the current state of the Republican Party, and the tragic death of a non-binary high school student in Oklahoma. They explore the erosion of trust in politics, the contrast between courage and cowardice in leadership, and the urgent need to defend democracy amidst political turmoil.
Discriminatory legislation halts IVF treatments in Alabama, further bans may follow in Oklahoma.
GOP's lack of accountability and cowardice displayed in response to bathroom ban bill questioning.
Tragic death of non-binary student calls for urgent support and protection against violence.
Deep dives
Georgia Senator Summers Targets Trans Children
Georgia State Senator Cardin Summers, lead sponsor of a bathroom ban bill, displayed bigotry towards a trans child in a lobby, promoting safety for trans youth. When confronted about bathroom usage, he avoided the issue and accused the mother of attacking him, showcasing his cowardice and lack of accountability.
Governor DeSantis' Backpedaling on Book Bans
Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida, after endorsing book bans in schools, is now backtracking due to the extensive removal of books under his policy. Despite attempting to blame various groups, including the left and right, he evades responsibility for creating this censorship monster that threatens students' education and critical thinking.
Tragic Death of Non-Binary Student Signals Trans Youth Vulnerability
The tragic death of a non-binary student in Oklahoma after a violent incident highlights the vulnerability of trans youth. Advocates stress the high rates of violence faced by the transgender community, emphasizing the urgent need for support and protection for trans individuals against systemic discrimination and violence.
ACLU's Fight Against Anti-Trans Legislation in Courts
The ACLU is actively engaged in legal battles against anti-trans legislation, filing lawsuits to challenge bans on gender-affirming medical care and discriminatory school bathroom policies. With ongoing cases reaching the Supreme Court, the ACLU works to protect the rights and safety of trans individuals under attack.
Senator Summers and Governor DeSantis Under Fire for Anti-Trans Actions
Both Georgia Senator Cardin Summers and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis face criticism for their actions targeting trans individuals, highlighting the ongoing struggles and discrimination faced by the LGBTQ+ community. Their attempts to backtrack on harmful policies do not absolve them of their responsibility for perpetuating systemic discrimination and endangering marginalized communities.
A recent ruling by the Alabama Supreme Court basically halted IVF treatments—and a new bill currently making the rounds in Oklahoma may be even worse, The New Abnormal hosts argue. Plus, chats with former GOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger about the current state of the Republican Party and Gillian Branstetter of the ACLU’s Women’s Rights Project and LGBTQ & HIV Project about the tragic death of a non-binary high school student in Oklahoma.