Yesterday in Jefferson City on the grounds in front of the main steps to the capitol building close to 1,000 individuals from across Missouri gathered to demonstrate for trans rights and in opposition to SB 39 and SB 49.
“In the Image of God” – צֶלֶם אֱלֹהִים
“Sports are for Everyone!”
“Trans Rights are Human Rights”
“We Will Not Erase Our Kids”
“MO Rights…”
“I Fight Nazis”
“Side With Love”
“Gender Affirming Healthcare Saves the Lives of Children”
“Don’t Like Drag Queens? Ignore Them Like You Ignore The 130 Mass Shootings This Year”
During today’s demonstration for trans rights in front of the capitol in Jefferson City open windows on the southeast front of the building had individuals watching the proceedings, with at least one of the open windows a source of loud music. Given the volume of the music the sound must have been deafening in the source office. It’s probable that these particular offices were those for republicans since the small Democratic minorities in either chamber do not get their pick of prime office real estate. We didn’t check, though.
The reactions were amusing. Once photographers started taking images of individuals standing at the windows, when those persons noticed the attention they were getting, they backed away from the windows or closed the windows. In one instance an individual standing at a closed window closed the blinds when they noticed cameras recording them.
A 400 mm lens will do that. Heh.
They were most probably republicans by their demeanor. We’ll correct the record if we’re mistaken.
Democrats were outside in solidarity with the demonstrators.
House Minority Floor Leader Crystal Quade (D).
Representative Keri Ingle (D).
House Assistant Minority Floor Leader Richard Brown (D).
Today in Jefferson City on the grounds in front of the main steps to the capitol building close to 1,000 individuals from across Missouri gathered to demonstrate for trans rights and in opposition to SB 39 and SB 49.
“I Will Say Gay and I Will Protect Trans Kids”
“Y’all Means All”
“Show Me Equality for Trans Kids”
There was a significant supportive presence of clergy from a wide variety of faith traditions.
“This Pastor Loves You”
Ministers.
“Don’t Legislate Hate”
“Protect Trans Kids”
“Protect Trans Kids”
In front of the capitol in Jefferson City. (click for larger view)
Cold, wet, and overcast. Today at noon over fifty individuals gathered at the amphitheater on the campus of the University of Central Missouri for a rally in support of women’s reproductive rights. After hearing speakers the group marched to the Johnson County Courthouse, forming a picket line and chanting to passing traffic. At times those drivers honked in support.
“Women’s Rights are Human Rights”
“We are not obligated to bear your children”
There were several speakers at the rally, including Jessica Piper (D):
Jessica Piper (D).
Marching from the University to the Johnson County Courthouse:
“Vote the Mother Fuckers Out”
“Abort the Court”
“We’ll be less Activist if you be less Shit”
Fifty years ago:
“My body, not yours”
“If you think being forced to wear a mask is bad, imagine being forced to have a baby”
“Separate Cooch and State”
It’s healthcare:
“We demand safe, legal and accessible healthcare for Everyone”
What to Know About the Leaked Supreme Court Abortion Draft Opinion, and What’s Next
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Roughly half of the states will ban abortion almost immediately, and half the states will continue to allow abortion. But it’s important to understand that the long-term agenda of abortion opponents doesn’t end with overturning Roe. What they want is a nationwide ban on abortion. So if you’re in a state like New York or California, where you believe you will have access to abortion even if Roe is overturned, that is true in the short term. But the plan from abortion opponents is to continue to push for a nationwide ban, so that could change.
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May 8, 2022 – abortion rights rally in Kansas City:
“They fucking lied…”
“…and I’m fucking pissed”
A half century of women’s right to privacy, bodily autonomy, and health care agency are gone.