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Democrats lose crucial vote on abortion law

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3 years ago

May 12, 2022

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The Democrats lead an effort to protect the landmark Roe versus Wade case by enacting legislation

The critical vote was 49-51 in favour of the Republicans, which makes it increasingly likely Roe v Wade will be overturned.

Protesters are rallying across America under the slogan ‘off our bodies’, to demand abortion rights be protected.

#BREAKING Senate Republicans have blocked the bill to codify Roe v. Wade into federal law #Abortionban #Abortionrights #RoeVWade #AbortionBanprotests #Supemecourt pic.twitter.com/FIXQ6hFB5h
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Is America going backwards?

Molly Jong-Fast is a writer at The Atlantic, who says she is not surprised by what is happening.

“Donald Trump put three justices on the Supreme Court… to have them overturn Roe v. Wade, and that’s exactly what they’re doing,” she says.

“I think a lot of American women are very disappointed.”

Jong-Fast says the American people are in favour of Roe v Wade, implying the courts are not acting in the interest of the public.

“The percentage of Americans who want Roe overturned is very small… most Americans want Roe to stay in place.”

"This is a right women have had for 49 years. That's what it is… it's a right"

Writer @MollyJongFast on democrats losing the #RoeVWade vote in the senate #AbortionBan #AbortionRights pic.twitter.com/X7XRR4fNiG
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A dystopian future

Jong-Fast says there is “a lot of crazy stuff” in the Supreme Court’s draft.

“It’s the kind of stuff that is really dystopian.” she says. “I don’t think it’s the kind of thing that really belongs in a modern world that we live in.”

Why are men dominating the debate?

When it comes to women’s bodies men seem to have a lot to say.

“The way these white Christian men are framing it at the detriment of women.” says Jong-Fast.

“It is a right we have had for 49 years that’s being taken away and these men are just trying to figure out any way they can to make a case for it.”

Meanwhile, in a bizarre occurrence, Montana Senator Steve Dains compares women’s bodies to sea turtles and eagles when he took the senate floor.

She believes there are laws protecting unhatched sea turtle eggs. As such, there should be laws that protect pre-born babies too.

"We've gone down a rabbit hole with these Republican men"

Senator Steve Daines compares women to sea turtles in Bizarre anti-abortion argument. Writer @MollyJongFast reacts #abortionrights #RoeVWade #WHPA pic.twitter.com/cljIhIL6MT
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President Joe Biden says the Women’s Health Protection Act is essential for the reproductive health of women. He is calling for citizens to vote for pro-choice senators in the upcoming mid-term elections.

“This failure to act comes at a time when women’s constitutional rights are under unprecedented attack – and it runs counter to the will of the majority of American people.”

Though the draft could still change, if it is not altered, it will result in 26 states banning abortion within the space of just a few months.

The final decision will be made in June.

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Police accidentally kill worshipper during Manchester terror attack

Manchester police accidentally kill worshipper during terror attack response at synagogue, as two victims die from knife assault

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5 hours ago

October 3, 2025

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Manchester police accidentally kill worshipper during terror attack response at synagogue, as two victims die from knife assault

In Short:
– One victim was accidentally shot by police during a synagogue attack in Manchester on Yom Kippur.
– The assailant, Jihad Al Shamie, used a vehicle and stabbing in the attack, later killed by police.

One of the victims in the recent terror attack at a UK synagogue was accidentally killed by police during efforts to subdue the attacker.

The incident occurred on Yom Kippur outside the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Manchester, resulting in the deaths of Adrian Daulby, 53, and Melvin Cravitz, 66.

The assailant, identified as Jihad Al Shamie, a 35-year-old British citizen of Syrian descent, used his vehicle to strike pedestrians before launching a stabbing assault.Authorities revealed that police mistakenly shot one of the victims as they responded to the threat posed by Al Shamie, who was believed to be wearing a fake suicide vest.

Greater Manchester Police chief Stephen Watson noted that the victims were likely attempting to prevent the attacker from entering the synagogue. Reports indicate that a third victim hospitalized also sustained gunshot wounds during the police response.

Jihad Al Shamie was killed by police approximately seven minutes after he began the attack.

The Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood, stated that the attacker was not previously known to authorities. Police continue to investigate whether Al Shamie acted alone or as part of a terrorist cell, with three individuals arrested in connection to the incident.

Family Statement

The family of the attacker has publicly condemned the violence, expressing shock and sorrow over the tragic events. They stated their intentions to distance themselves from the actions of Jihad Al Shamie and offered condolences to the victims and their families.

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L.A. entertainment industry struggles amid mass job losses

L.A.’s entertainment industry faces severe crisis as thousands of jobs vanish and creatives struggle to survive

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5 hours ago

October 3, 2025

Ahron Young

L.A.’s entertainment industry faces severe crisis as thousands of jobs vanish and creatives struggle to survive

In Short:
– Hollywood’s entertainment industry faces a severe job decline, impacting many professionals like Brian Mainolfi.
– Proposed federal measures to revive local production have been insufficient, leaving the industry’s future uncertain.

Hollywood’s entertainment industry faces a significant downturn, with work evaporating and many creative professionals searching for new avenues to survive.

The industry has seen a sharp decline in jobs. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Los Angeles County employment in motion picture production fell from 142,000 to 100,000 in two years due to reduced movie and TV productions.

Fewer projects are moving to Los Angeles because of high costs and a lack of tax incentives compared to other regions.

The impact on local businesses dependent on production workers has been severe, contributing to a broader economic challenge in the area.

Industry Decline

The absence of steady work has led some professionals to leave the industry entirely.

Many workers, including Thomas Curley, who won an Oscar for “Whiplash,” have struggled with the loss of purpose, and job scarcity remains pervasive.

Federal measures have been proposed, including a possible tax credit to stimulate local production, but efforts have thus far been insufficient.

With the continuing effects of recent strikes and a potential shift away from traditional content consumption, the outlook for Hollywood’s future remains uncertain.