Quote of the Day

"I am 52 and it looks like menopause has finally arrived. I was 13 when Roe was decided. The window of reproductive choice in the U.S. appears to have lasted only as long as my periods did."—Shaker scribbles14, in comments. (Posted on the main page with her permission.)

What a powerful and terrifying observation.

She further notes: "It's even more depressing to reflect that 'choice' has been compromised for so many even during this era of supposedly freer choice."

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