They Were Loyal Republicans - Until Trump and Abortion Bans

Abortion is emerging as a major issue in this election: inspiring more women to show up to the polls and vote for Kamala Harris, while at the same time driving a wedge between some conservative women and Donald Trump. That dynamic is especially visible in Arizona, where abortion bans are being challenged on the ballot in November, and where nearly a third of all Republicans say they'll support a constitutional amendment establishing abortion as a fundamental right. Alexandra Eaton and Stephanie Figgins traveled to the suburbs of Phoenix to speak to some of the Republican women who are splitting from the G.O.P.
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[@kelleyturner6584]

I too, an a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and am voting for Harris/Walz! I had a baby died at 4 and a half months in utero in 1980, my second of 5 pregnancies and the Lutheran hospital I had my first baby at, refused to do the abortion to remove my dead, very much wanted baby. I nearly died. My OB gave me an injection and by myself, delivered my tiny, baby in a dirty bathroom. No woman should ever have to do that. My sweet daughter, has a blood disorder and has lost two much wanted babies in the second trimester and because of the laws in Texas, she could be arrested for having a second trimester misscarraige and could die if a D&C, an abortion is not preformed asap, because her blood doesn't clot. We must vote Blue and like the other LDS woman said, I believe in the sanctity of life, but it's not for me to choose for another and our government needs to stay out of our lives!

[@JackieCooper-ng9ld]

So sorry you had to go through that, I know that nothing I can say will reduce your pain but perhaps by voting blue we can help other women so they do not go through it due not being provided the health care available. The wife does not have full rights over her own body; her husband shares them. And the husband does not have full rights over his own body; his wife shares them. NO WHERE IN MY BIBLE DOES IT SAY THE GOVERNMENT HAS RIGHTS OVER MY BODY.

[@cleowithmayo9359]

My Mum is the exact same way. LDS, former Republican, even voted Trump in 2016, and lost two babies in the process of building her family. Now, we live in Texas and see the realities of limiting healthcare for women. Vote blue because it may just be our lives that depend on it.

[@Celestial_Reach]

I'm sorry for your struggle. I hope you keep fighting, we need a medical reform in so many ways these days

[@bindugross5615]

❤

[@Happyladybug143]

❤🙏❤️🙏 sorry what happened to you ,my Familie of 6 all voting 🇺🇸blue 🇺🇸

[@mum2jka]

Overturning roe v wade was a major policy for the Republican Party. How can these women be so shocked when they’ve supported this policy for decades?

[@christinareyes2963]

Because we never ever in our wildest dreams thought they could take it away from us.

[@anthonyesposito7]

​@christinareyes2963 Well, it was never codified into law, since 1972 the democrats could and should have done that.

[@christinareyes2963]

@@anthonyesposito7 oh sure like they tried to do with the border bill that Congress wouldn’t pass I guess u r forgetting about Congress.

[@vynidalopes251]

Great question 👍

[@mum2jka]

@@christinareyes2963 dems have had control of congress a few times since then but chose not to do anything about it. However that has nothing to do with those voting republican were obviously supporting this overturn. Not expecting it to happen is a ridiculous response.

[@wendyrimmer57]

Your vote does count ! As a mother of ten you know a woman is the best choice for your country at this moment! Let trump stay away from every woman’s private parts! On every level!

[@gouberville4530]

Hear hear!

[@petesong7146]

@@wendyrimmer57 Bu bububu but

[@Barbara-jn2gw]

And government parts

[@sunshinelizard1]

Leadership is not and should never be, about gender. We need the most qualified leader, male or female, intelligent and with good character. Harris has a long career as a lawyer, attorney general and senator and she has good, ethical character. Trump is a failed real estate magnate who has declared bankruptcy 7 - 11 times and left destroyed lives in his wake and never, after bragging he was a billionaire, went back to help those who lost their life business because he never had to pay them. You know all the other things, so why repeat them here. I don't care about gender, I want a qualified person.

[@tss9886]

So three rich ladies who suddenly realized that their rights are being infringed on.

[@zs4673]

These women are past childbearing age so their abortion rights are not threatened. Two are voting for other women's rights. The one said she can't vote for either party.

[@seanwebb605]

I wish that they had come to this realization sooner, but I am glad that they are staying true to themselves and reconsidering their positions.

[@mbords01]

Indeed; I'd say: "Where were you rich, educated ladies when we needed you?" Humbug to all of these women.

[@banterj]

I said the same thing,not their problem until they realize oh wait!it is not just the black people and the immigrants in the red caravans anymore…now it is like Oh they are coming for us too.

[@viperaaspis]

Yup

[@BettyofOOO]

Wow… I was raised conservative, too. I figured it out much more quickly, but I guess it’s hard to turn your head when you’re encased in bubble wrap. Reality check is a mofo, huh ladies. This was exasperating to watch.

[@Julieglam3]

I felt the same!!🤦

[@orion6372]

“No one could believe it, it came so quickly.” Yo. How do you think the worlds of The Handmaid’s Tale and Fahrenheit 451 began? WE MUST BE CONTINUALLY VIGILANT IF WE DON’T WANT TO GO BACK.

[@imperialmotoring3789]

You got that right! Not going back to Obama/Biden or Biden/Harris.

[@narda1072]

@@imperialmotoring3789cope

[@davidblair9877]

@@imperialmotoring3789…it’s hard to go back to where you already are.

[@imperialmotoring3789]

@@davidblair9877 I just want every illegal sent back. Harris won't do it, she will give them amnesty and let in more illegals!

[@JackieCooper-ng9ld]

Russian and Chinese women have more reproductive health care rights than we do now, Maga and Trump have put American women with Honduras, Iraq and the Congo three of the few countries in the world where reproductive rights have been taken away from women. US women already have one of the largest Maternal Death rates and with roe being overturned that will increase . This law is killing us and our daughters and our granddaughters, Maga may not love the women in their lives but my husband is voting blue to protect his women.

[@dancemaniac3868]

If I were an Arizonan I wouldn't vote for Trump just on account of the terrible things he said about John McCain.

[@qaiii7730]

The only higher standard is Jesus. Come Lord Jesus.

[@apap4950]

That's a pretty silly reason

[@Barbara-jn2gw]

exactly

[@Antares-Dragon]

Republicans told you what they were going to do. They say the same for SSI, Medicare and Unions.

[@imperialmotoring3789]

Are you in a union? I'm a Teamster and I am voting for Trump.

[@narda1072]

@@imperialmotoring3789good for you. Ill vote for the person that saved the teamsters pension.

[@BWa-lw5xq]

@@imperialmotoring3789 Just curious, if republicans win and they bust unions, as they generally do...will you regret your choice when they bust your union?

[@imperialmotoring3789]

@@narda1072 Good for you. As a teamster I will of course take all I can get, and I'm glad people that will not get a teamsters pension will still have to pay the their pensions,, but I am voting for mass deportations.

[@teamsxc2000]

I'm a Teamster for Harris. Our union is divided unfortunately. Trumps tariffs and tax cuts for the rich will come at a heavy price. They will have to slash SSI, Medicare and Unions to keep the economy from going into a recession. The general public doesn't know that. Unfortunately, they won't believe it until it happens. Roe v Wade being a perfect example.

[@msdanielle430]

"I listen to NPR every morning and it reminds me that I'm a Republican." Really? I'm a lifelong Democrat and I listen to NPR everyday and in all honesty I am completely shocked. Faith slightly restored.

[@lindastorms5496]

Thanks to women for caring about other women.

[@fizzedupslade4082]

"Everyone wants this" for Trump means, everyone of my donors wants this. Wake up America.

[@ElimanGibba]

I just cannot believe any independent thinking woman would give away their right to men .

[@qaiii7730]

Stop the hatred. Get saved and live life right. Look to Jesus so you have a future. Stop blaming everyone else.

[@ElimanGibba]

@@qaiii7730 I don’t need Jesus in any part of my life. I believe in science not religion.

[@grayowl167]

@qaiii7730 Cultist opinions don't matter. You don't look at facts. You don't care how dangerous pregnancy can be. You don't care if the baby die in utero and it kills the mom. You want women dead. Your opinions don't matter.

[@Rebel_AF]

Over 200 women in red states are being prosecuted for miscarrying. Think about that. 😢😢😢

[@kiba4687]

It makes me so angry.That needs to be talked about more.

[@audreelebdjiri727]

Right?

[@elijahobviously1288]

source:

[@ndo533]

​@qaiii7730 please shut up. You said all that to contribute absolutely nothing

[@pennyworkmanbrown7801]

@@qaiii7730friend, your ire is misplaced. While helping people who’ve made “mistakes” is a good idea, many abortions are a result of something going horribly wrong with the (usually quite wanted) pregnancy.

[@hearmymotoredheart]

🎵 I never thoooought the leopards would eat my face 🎵

[@sharonharris9782]

'The corpse and the cackler " How very Republican of you.

[@imperialmotoring3789]

That's putting it nicely. YT won't let me post my nicknames for Kamala and Joey and Timpon.

[@davidblair9877]

@@imperialmotoring3789if the rest of your comments are any guide: thank goodness.

[@Backburner1118]

@@imperialmotoring3789very insightful and educating rhetoric, maybe a kindergarten level of discourse? Imagine being a freaking elementary school student.

[@muadhnate]

Trump set the standard.

[@tenacious1]

​@@imperialmotoring3789 I'm sure that ol' leopard is still hungry.

[@Julieglam3]

I don't know how in God's name that woman could have EVER supported Trump. He's ALWAYS been who he is. Why couldn't she have seen it back then? It took her all this time to GET IT??? I really don't understand some people...🙄🤦

[@majorgeneralmalaise]

He's always been entertaining to watch. They got sucked in and fell into a cult. Even former Trump voters often say they don't understand how people can still vote for Trump, but everyone has a different tipping point.

[@joellendocherty9507]

To the woman in the white shirt, you knew people who had abortions they just never said anything. This is because they knew how you would react.

[@ssquints8056]

I never had an abortion by choice - if I had, I would never had told a soul, as it would have been too painful. But I have had miscarriages, and D&Cs (technically considered abortion), which meant I could have successful pregnancies afterwards. Making abortion illegal is not pro life

[@j797s25]

I just cannot take Republicans seriously I’m sorry, it’s the selfish person’s party. I appreciate they are not so stubborn and have not doubled down on Trump, but we need to hold ourselves to a higher standard and protect others and not just ourselves.

[@gouberville4530]

You are not mother Theresa and you don't have to be either. If we stop judging the future, our future will look so much better❤

[@elijahobviously1288]

everyone over there is bad and stupid everyone over here is smart and good - a smart and good guy

[@qaiii7730]

The only higher standard is Jesus. Come Lord Jesus.

[@grayowl167]

@qaiii7730 You hide behind religion to push propoganda. You want to be ruled under the Old Testsment.

[@j.dimitri5077]

Thanks for letting us know!

[@alusardi100]

Time is running out. Call all you know, help them to understand the importance of this election. Do not become complacent. VOTE for Harris / Walz in 2024.

[@susanne5803]

Thank you to these women for having the courage to speak up and decide accordingly!

[@vititom]

So, they were fine with bigotry, homophobia, racism, and hate speech, but suddenly abortion, something that none of them is going to ever face made them change their opinion. I am glad that even though they are still bigots, just that one issue made them change their minds. They seem to have a little bit of empathy for other women, possibly white and upper class, but let's take that as a win.

[@Matt-fl8uy]

Exactly. The selfishness of "it was fine hurting other people because I want lower taxes" to "how could they hurt me like this?!?!" is just astonishing.

[@DSlav2488]

Whatever. We can hash our the rest larer on. I'll take their vote. Kamala Harris 2024

[@ET-sp6qm]

I don’t think white upper class get the majority of abortions. According to the data it’s mostly poor minority women who get the procedure. There a reason why they want to keep it and women’s health is not even a consideration.

[@EGD75]

They think they are SO courageous too. 🙄

[@audreelebdjiri727]

Clearly it's not a win, but that is how coalitions are built.

[@SimonAndersen21]

Trump: I will overturn Roe Voters: Sounds good! Trump: *overturns Roe* Voters: 😲

[@jusletursoulglobaby]

RIGHT!

[@srji489]

That doesn't ban abortion. It simply gives power back to the states.

[@kgreene460]

Nobody said "sounds good", though. Over 60% of Americans did NOT want Roe overturned. That's a majority!

[@bowerthomas1078]

@@kgreene460 zealots said sounds good, but I do prefer states rights over federal mandates tho

[@kgreene460]

@@bowerthomas1078 guessing you don't have a uterus, so maybe just stfu.

[@RegisterRedVoteBlue]

You cannot be a true Republican unless you don't care about things UNTIL they affect you aka until it's too late.

[@narda1072]

Exactly. They annoy me

[@spudnut00]

Where was all the 'courage' when they presumably voted, repeatedly, for candidates who actively advocated overturning Roe? It's something all but a handful of Republican candidates include in their respective platforms. These women are partly responsible for the abortion issue becoming what it has. So, no. It's not admirable to only 'care' when the matter at hand might finally affect you and/or your family.

[@oliviao2238]

"Brutally honest but accurate."

[@MsWatchamakulit]

Couldn’t agree more.

[@gouberville4530]

Some are just slower in understanding🤗 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@narda1072]

Exactly

[@narda1072]

Most gop voters are willfully ignorant

[@MissRed92837]

VOTE for HARRIS-WALZ and 🔵 for affordable healthcare, healthcare for women, better education system, no more price gouging and for our democracy!

[@TheLegoMaster261]

This is why Trump will lose.

[@ssquints8056]

He's running on people's anxiety over immigration - when I listen to my neighbors, I'm very afraid he might win on that

[@majorgeneralmalaise]

Gotta show up and vote! 🗳️💙

[@donnadrane4977]

Let’s hope.

[@louiseteeter1971]

Oh, that lady definitely knows people who've had an abortion... She just doesn't know it. 1 in 5.

[@Liming88]

She listens to NPR and that reminds her why she’s a republican? Are we listening to the same program 😂?

[@Allastrology]

That was my reaction too

[@Matt-fl8uy]

I don't know how straight news or "wait, wait, don't tell me" could upset someone but I guess if you're a Republican looking to be triggered you're super sensitive.

[@msdanielle430]

SERIOUSLY. Deeply shocked lifelong dem over here 😮

[@msdanielle430]

What this tells me is that many Republicans probably think the same as I do but have just fallen for the brainwashing on the other side. It's really sad 😞

[@ranashagibbs3587]

Nothing is wrong with being a republican but when it comes to important issues that you care about, you have to ask yourself which candidate looks out for me.

[@Matt-fl8uy]

But I never thought the leopard would eat MY face?!?!

[@annemariebethel5513]

Thank you to all the ladies. I am voting for my granddaughters.

[@corpse1244]

i can't imagine hailing Reagan as a hero but at least these individuals are capable of using their brains

[@SN-sz7kw]

I don’t get how the race stays so tight with so many Republicans not voting for Trump.

[@ssquints8056]

Cherry picked. The vote will be between immigration anxiety, and control over our bodies anxiety. I'm very afraid immigration anxiety affects more people

[@sst5688]

Electoral College. The popular vote doesn’t matter. It depends on how the delegates vote. The theory is the popular vote should impact how the delegates vote but as we’ve seen in the past we don’t find that always happens. Hillary won the popular vote by a landslide yet the delegates gave it to Trump.

[@majorgeneralmalaise]

There's too many people who are not showing up to vote because they don't like either candidate or because they think their vote doesn't matter. It always matters. Red states have poor turnout. Abstaining from voting helps Trump get elected. Show up and vote 🗳️💙

[@Kayla92407]

Cool that some lady fascists learned empathy when something had the possibility of affecting them. This is painful

[@RunningP123456]

I swear, the democrats might be the only party in the world that actively closes their tent off to outsiders. Not a recipe for success

[@bvnay]

Typical republican mentality.

[@lizwilliams2097]

show some grace. everyone has the right to change their minds about something. we should greet them with open arms.

[@jennifervan75]

Right?! They only care when it happens to them

[@aldoconciso]

Oh please save big words for when they're really needed

[@PBFoote-mo2zr]

When I think of all the good legislation "loyal republicans" have voted against and/or spoken out against in my time (the ERA, the ACA, the voting rights act, etc.,), I'm not so sure I WANT them on my side.

[@majorgeneralmalaise]

Alienating them only makes it worse. I welcome them. If they come around on abortion, they may come around on other issues.

[@brendaprai5183]

Hello, I am trying to understand how one can be a Republican and want government out of one's life and yet support laws like the ones mentioned in this video (i.e., the 1864 law and the 15-week law) that truly intervene in one's private life.

[@elijahobviously1288]

because a baby at 15 weeks is over 6 inches long, has fully formed features and appendages, detectable brain waves, a spinal cord and thalamus (for feeling pain), can turn his head, frown, hiccup, "breathe" amniotic fluids, grasp at the umbilical cord... ???

[@davidblair9877]

@@elijahobviously1288does the word “miscarriage” mean anything to you?

[@thejabberwocky2819]

​@@elijahobviously1288 does the phrase "emotional appeal without rational thought" mean anything to you?

[@elijahobviously1288]

@@davidblair9877 Does the word "argument" mean anything to you?

[@elijahobviously1288]

​@@thejabberwocky2819 "murder makes me sad, therefore being against it is emotional appeal" 😂

[@Henryandellen]

Geez, these privileged women don’t get the irony of their part in this atrocity happening to all women. They are glad to have had care but were happy to take it away from women in their past votes. No words…

[@petesong7146]

Trump did lower taxes, for the billionaires.😂😂😂😂

[@elijahobviously1288]

I guess everyone with a child or small business is a billionaire then. Dang, I didn't realize inflation was THAT bad...

[@sst5688]

@@elijahobviously1288go back and do your research. You’ll be surprised what you find when you remove yourself from the MAGA echo chamber. Billionaires and corporations taxes were cut down to 20% then 18% under Trump. The rest of us are paying 24% or more. Regardless of if you have a child or small business

[@tonistokes1790]

Votes in Maricopa count in a big way given how close previous election results have been. Abstaining from voting does not prevent Trump from being elected. People must vote for Harris for her to win. 🇨🇦 who will be impacted by the US election results like people from all countries. This is a national election with international repercussions.

[@Taekwondomummy]

this is me rn. & that's why I voted for a democrat. Harris.

[@novemberwhisky132]

💙Vote Blue 💙💙💙💙Kamala Harris 💙💙💙💙

[@edyann]

Well because HE is NOT a Republican in the first place. Makes sense and case closed.

[@JK-gu3tl]

Hes not for small govt? 😢

[@jmg999]

That's EXACTLY what he is and what right-wingers are and always have been.

[@edyann]

I'm not American, you two. But I admire the Reagans and even the Bush's. Especially the elder Bush. But this one now is a liberal.. only he's loving all the attention due to his narcissism. And we can agree to disagree. Have a good one.

[@BALD_PAB]

​@@edyann Trump's the farthest thing from liberal. He's a full blown fascist.

[@jennifervan75]

​@@edyann you really must be republican if you're this braindead Reagan was terrible, there is even a little thing called Reaganomics The Bush's were bad too, especially after 9/11

[@schoonermidsummer6995]

Hey you guys at NY Times, please don’t go on strike during election! We need you ! Not just for a wordle 😊

[@KarmaWillCome]

We need to vote to fix this. For all the women and girls in our lives. They need to have a choice. Whether you agree or not, it's up to the individual and their doctor. We need doctors who are qualified to treat complications with pregnancies. This is going backward in 2024.💙

[@peterskweres9312]

Correct it is not your right to make a choice for someone else. Harris/Walz 2014

[@debrasomers3128]

I admit it's hard to understand a persons beliefs, but if we are all willing to listen, we can as a country grow. I will take a win wherever it comes from.

[@davivu]

Three woman talking about abortions, but all are already post menopausal. Hilarious.

[@TrangNguyen-kf6zy]

Jail convicted felon trump now please, that guy trump is so dangerous for our country, is running from the prison

[@elijahobviously1288]

😂😂😂

[@qaiii7730]

Please stop the hatred and lies. It's to amazing how gullible people are now days to believe the msm even though they have been caught in so many lies. Unbelievable

[@CharlesRaines4946]

I wonder if the u.s.a will ever be on the same level as europe?

[@gouberville4530]

Hope so, it's not perfect over here but we think it's a work in progress

[@elijahobviously1288]

Poor and stupid and crime-ridden?

[@davidblair9877]

Europe has its own problems. Politics over there ain’t sunshine and rainbows by any stretch. Orban, Le Pen, Fico, and a whole host of other Trump wannabes doing there damnedest to imitate him, and with some success.

[@ohcar0line]

These women are decent and good people. They deserve a president who decent and good too.

[@wiiackn]

Good people for wanting to murder babies?

[@dlnnyc64]

Yes and nice. Kathy tho… nice is different from good.

[@thl205]

Harris-Walz 2024, all the way. Arizona blue let's gooooo

[@bald_flop8063]

If Reagan is your hero… you have to reevaluate your values.

[@Deraiil]

It is nice to hear from republican women being" real "about the rights we have lost as women. Thank you.

[@davidblair9877]

“I never thought the leopards would eat _my_ face.”

[@TrangNguyen-kf6zy]

Vote 💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@kiba4687]

People underestimate women's desire for themselves and the people they know and love to die or be harmed from a miscarriage.

[@PokeQueenBee]

These Republican women are very brave for standing up to Trump.

[@maneshipocrates2264]

Not all of them. 1 who use abortion services will still not vote for KH

[@srji489]

Lol. Unlike democrat, republicans is not a cult and people respect other people's choices

[@PBFoote-mo2zr]

Too late.

[@Matt-fl8uy]

OP - They were fine when the Trump Administration caged children at the border and then lost the paperwork needed to reunite them with their parents. It wasn't until their own families were impacted that they cared. That's not brave, that's selfish.

[@gouberville4530]

​@@maneshipocrates2264not voting for trump is a winner too

[@davidwilliams2722]

I have no use for anyone who was Republican during the Reagan era or after. For any reason. An epiphany on abortion doesn't make them any less racist.

[@j.dimitri5077]

Feeling is mutual, Nancy.

[@majorgeneralmalaise]

If they're joining our side, I don't care about a person's history. People can change. Fighting with them only alienates them and makes it worse. 💙

[@GoodieJoy-hh9uc]

I’m a Christian Republican FOR HARRIS/WALZ!

[@sk84033]

So basically they were ok with it until it affected them…yeah, that’s not a good thing.

[@JohnAranita]

A guy who rides the same bus route as me is proudly Mormon: He wore a cap saying "Mormon."

[@JamesCuperti]

Ladies and gentlemen, the fundamental question is: Who is the master of life and death? There is a novella by Carl Zuckmayer from 1938 and a film based on this novella from 1955. This novella and the film are titled "The Master of Life and Death." As I write this, it is raining outside. We notice an increase in rain and storms. I have had an epiphany, wherein I have been told that all this heavy rain cannot halt the fire that will come from the heavens. We are once again in the days of Noah, but this time the deluge will not be with water, but with fire. Our society has become unbelievably depraved and godless. This is evident in how people dare to consider themselves the masters of life and death. This is one of the worst blasphemies against God, if not the very worst. That is why the issue of abortion is not merely the murder of an innocent child in the womb, but the blasphemy that underlies it. This is the most grievous sin. The wages of sin is death - the second death. Satan whispers to people that they have a right to their bodies, yet he omits that the body is meant to be a temple of the Holy Spirit. Just as cursing (which does not encompass the demand for justice for evil deeds unless one repents) and blessing (wishing good upon someone) should not come from the same mouth, the body cannot harbor both good and evil simultaneously. The entire debate surrounding abortion and its legalization only serves to illustrate one thing: society lacks compassion. When it is claimed that one must feel pity for women who wish to have abortions, that is true, but this compassion, as well as freedom, comes with responsibility. This responsibility is to God, who is the true and only ruler over life and death. Only one person who walked this earth had the right to decide about His life-to end it or not-and that was Jesus, the Son of the living God. Yet Jesus emphasized that life is sacred and that every soul has infinite value. He reached out to the marginalized and weak, to sinners and those who suffer, and proclaimed the message of love, forgiveness, and hope. Jesus spoke of the deeper meaning of life-that it is not solely about physical existence but about the spiritual and soulful connection to God. In today's world, where life is often seen as negotiable, it is more important than ever to recognize and embody this message. When people presume to decide over life and death, they forget that we are all part of a greater plan known only to our Creator. The challenge is to protect life and promote its appreciation, even in the most difficult situations. It is the duty of each generation to listen to the countless voices of the innocent and defend their right to exist. As we approach the issue of abortion, we should not only focus on the legal and political aspects but also on the moral and spiritual dimensions. As a society, we need to foster a culture of life in which help and support for expectant mothers and their children are paramount. Instead of supporting hasty decisions, we should create opportunities that acknowledge the value of every life and address the challenges many women face with true compassion. It is up to us to be the voice of hope and to spread the message of love. We must not fall into a ghettoization of human values, where life is seen as a bargaining chip. Instead, we should have the courage to stand up for the principles that have been conveyed to us by God. Through our actions, we can bring a ray of light into the darkness and convey the certainty that every life story is unique and valuable. Let us work to create a world where every individual, from the moment of conception, is regarded as valuable. Only in this way can we honor the claim of the true Master of life and death. It is this fidelity to principles that will help us grow and thrive as a community-during these times of trials and challenges. Amen.

[@suejaracz585]

Thank you ladies!

[@maternst1]

How to say, I am a moron, without saying I am a moron! LOL!!!!

[@Warhead_235]

My mom left the Republican Party and I called her a traitor. She then thought it was a good idea when me and my wife where pregnant with our first child to keep calling the Dr office to ensure her pregnancy is safe. I told her either you stop and vote pro life again or you will not be seeing my kids. She registered back as a Republican and even joined a pro life group

[@byecatsstacey7467]

wow, that makes you a traitor. well done. I'm sorry for your children.

[@majorgeneralmalaise]

The only way to fix the Republican party is to vote them out until they come out with better candidates 🗳️💙🇺🇸🌊🌊

[@sst5688]

I think a lot of LDS people will vote for Harris. Romney despises Trump and he is celebrated in Utah and a strong, intentional and trustworthy leader. Also, although LDS people are typically very conservative, they are also taught to ‘Love thy neighbor’ - regardless of background, personal choices, lifestyle etc. so they inherently believe in everyone making their own personal choices. They prefer for you to choose their way but only bc they love you and believe their LDS path is the true path to Heaven and they would love for you to join them there. But if you choose not to they won’t hate on you for it

[@j.dimitri5077]

HA! From The NY Times, so you know there’s no anti-Trump political bias here!

[@sandrak.robbins6305]

Thank you. Vote blue across the ballot.

[@MrMichiel1983]

You can stop abortion by promoting family planning or providing alternative pregnancy controls. Banning it completely will only lead to more women being denied medical treatment when they do need it. Roe v Wade ensured equal treatment across states thereby minimizing government overreach. Personally I would argue that abortion up until 24 weeks should only be legal in case of medical emergencies, whereas before 8-10 weeks there should be no condition at all.

[@Matt-fl8uy]

You could very well get to 6+ weeks without knowing you are pregnant. You can't get in all the necessary medical tests by 10 weeks. That would be too early. I do agree we need comprehensive health education in high schools. Educating our kids and making contraceptives easily available is how we really reduce abortions.

[@elijahobviously1288]

1. Condoms are already 25 cents and abortions still happen. 2. Banning it reduces abortions. See Journal of the American Medical Association's surveillance on the Texas abortion ban 3. Banning abortion does not lead to denying medical treatment because abortion is not medical treatment. See every obstetrics textbook and medical journal on earth, ask any OB/GYN or, idk, read CDC surveillance on maternal mortality correlated with abortion laws? More on that if you want. 4. Roe v Wade made a claim about the Constitution which is observably wrong. Whether or not you LIKE the OUTCOME of the false claims it made is irrelevant. It gets overturned because it's a false claim about what the Constitution says, not because some guy on the internet likes it.

[@caustinmois]

*Harris Walz 2024* You know what to do: vote.

[@CrazyWhiteBoomer]

Bovine Excrement!

[@RomyHouston-y9v]

These women, even tho they have come around a little (because it is about them now) seem really clueless to me. I am a 66 yr old white female, educated and single…maybe that is the difference?

[@anirudh7214]

2:02 Jackie Allen gets it!

[@andrewherman5010]

Yes their lord Moloch demands that the infant sacrifices continue.

[@shirleyjhaney1041]

If they are going to abort fetuses at six months they better go back to Medicaid and other funding for abortion and or make sure all planned parenthoods offer abortion services bc as is typical for America people focused not a bit on Medicaid yanking funding or PP not routinely offering abortion forcing people who needed one to travel sometimes out of state as I myself had to. It’s about five hundred dollars well in 2005 it was plus gas food lodging finding someone to drive you. We drove about three hours each way. We had an appointment but waited all day.

[@lizwilliams2097]

a fetus at 6 months is viable outside the mothers womb therefore wont be aborted.

[@b.a.erlebacher1139]

​@@lizwilliams2097 Women are being denied medical assistance in miscarriage in some states because doctors fear imprisonment, and some have bled to death. Some survivors have lost their ability to have another pregnancy because of being refused care in miscarriage.

[@Matt-fl8uy]

@@lizwilliams2097 Women don't carry for 6 months and then go "I'm sick of this" and abort. Major medical issues are the most common cause of these rare abortions (less than 1% of abortions are in the second or third trimester) and when they happen they are heartbreaking tragedies.

[@TerryYelmene]

Thank you ladies for your thoughtful, consideration of others and of your impact in our country.

[@gailboerwinkle9315]

Thank you.

[@spiralflame88]

Landslide victory for Harris. Hands down!

[@BigOne-gn6qj]

Kamala for President? Lmao Hahaha 😆 Now That's Just Crazy-talk LoL USA 🇺🇸

[@wishywashy7000]

VOTE HARRIS WALZ

[@jenna2431]

I'm glad they crossed the line, but DAM* -- it took that long to?

[@kinNde]

This is where they draw the line? GTFOH 😂😂

[@realnoahsimpson]

and this is why Harris will win Arizona

[@nebularspace]

great journalism, you guys hit the nail on the head with this one

[@OrionKarlDaleyIst]

Why are you not addressing Healthcare as a Constitutional Right inherent in "Persons" of the 4th Amendment ? kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWeQmnWmar5qnpY

[@elijahobviously1288]

Because healthcare is not a constitutional right. The Government restricting healthcare might infringe on someone's right to life in an indirect sense but healthcare itself is not a Constitutional right.

[@OrionKarlDaleyIst]

@@elijahobviously1288 I view it as a Constitutional Right based on the 4th Amendment - "The right of the people to be secure in their persons" - Persons has been glossed over in Constitutional Law, but it does remain an entity where with out ones health, safety and welfare, or healthcare, this is no person - Hence to have "Persons" in Amendment 4, healthcare is implicit , and hence, Constitutional -

[@thejabberwocky2819]

​@@elijahobviously1288So you'd be totally fine with the government deciding who gets Healthcare and who doesn't right? You're not a hypocrite right?

[@elijahobviously1288]

​@@thejabberwocky2819 I'm not okay with the government making speed limits either. Doesn't magically make speeding a constitutional right.

[@nonenone8752]

Educate people about the after pill. That can keep all idiots that think they have the iq needed to opiniate from opiniating

[@shirleyjhaney1041]

24 weeks is six months. ?! That’s a large fetus.

[@PokeQueenBee]

That’s because some fetal malformations or complications might not present themselves until the second trimester and, women should have time to decide what they want to do.

[@alexander15551]

@@PokeQueenBee a baby could easily survive being born at 24 weeks. Are you going to pull the baby out and not keep it alive?

[@BALD_PAB]

It's also none of your business.

[@BALD_PAB]

​@@alexander15551 No one is aborting a healthy baby gestating with a healthy pregnancy. Mind your business.

[@alexander15551]

@@BALD_PAB don’t be naive. There are people way more evil than you could imagine. And it is absolutely the business of society when it comes to terminating a baby that may survive on its own. Should we now legalize murder?

[@MurrayBuck-f8n]

Reinger Islands

[@MerchantOfClicks]

Malta has one of the most anti-abortion/pro-life healthcare systems in the world, yet has one of the lowest maternal mortality rates. How could this possibly be?

[@trildi]

Use your brain please. The answer is simply: Malta has a very ow birth rate in the first place.

[@MerchantOfClicks]

@@trildi it’s only a 2.1 out of 1,000 birth difference between the US and Malta, not enough to constitute such a significant difference in maternal mortality with the US having 7.2x more maternal deaths per 100,000. I’ll grant you though that there may be confounding variables somewhere.

[@trildi]

@@MerchantOfClicks I am honestly confused as to what the point you're trying to make is. Is it that Malta has low maternal mortality because of the anti-abortion stance or is it that the US has high maternal mortality because of the anti-abortion stance?

[@audreelebdjiri727]

Because Malta has three people living on it. That's why. Ever been to Malta?

[@elijahobviously1288]

@@audreelebdjiri727 Maternal mortality rates are population adjusted. Your objection doesn't matter.

[@justaguy8893]

Hasn’t Trump said multiple times the he does NOT plan to implement a national abortion ban but will instead leave it up to the states to decide?

[@narda1072]

Trump lies

[@pinkrosessheila]

Conservatives and their long-term agenda is to do things in steps, rather than all at once. It's like the frog in the kettle. If they do it in steps, people will be less alarmed. JD Vance has already said he wants a national abortion ban. NOBODY wanted it to go back to the states. It's just an excuse. If you haven't researched Project 2025, you should. They want to gut EVERYTHING we have come to depend on. Just to give tax cuts to billionaires. The comman citizen will pay for those tax cuts to the rich with a loss of desperately needed state and federal programs, including Social Security and Medicare. They are lying about the states thing. They really want it banned everywhere. And if Trump/Vance is elected, it will happen. Even in the bluest of states. Vote Harris/Walz.

[@jameslongstaff2762]

Trump has said a lot of things like "Mexico will pay for the wall". Even if you support his policies, do you really believe him?

[@Oshiiiiiiiiiiii]

How is that helpful? 1) Women are still in danger. 2) Women's rights aren't equal. 3) Men should take a woman's physiology class before they comment on a woman's right to her own body.

[@Oshiiiiiiiiiiii]

@@justaguy8893 Women will still be in danger. How about taking a woman's physiology class and understanding the nuanced process of pregnancy before weighing in?

[@HarryMogi]

Why is this such an issue to menopausal and post menopausal women? They and alt life style men are the most vocal? Just odd

[@elijahobviously1288]

those are the only people watching CNN

[@Oshiiiiiiiiiiii]

@@HarryMogi oh Harry. Why do you even ask? You should just go watch the ball game.

[@avawind9]

If democrats can rise Tesla stock price to $400 before the election day, i'll sell it and vote for Harris. Otherwise, tens of millions Tesla stock holders have to vote for trump, for financial reasons which is the most important decisive factor.

[@alg11297]

How did they recruit these actresses?

[@gouberville4530]

They volunteered 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙🤗

[@FutureCommentary1]

I mean, isn't this hypocritical? Has this not always been the Republican line? It's part of the package. And it's about balance. You can be small government, fiscal conservative AND pro-choice. But that does mean you have to chose what's more important to YOU. But to say you are now anti-Trump just because the official line has been successfully implemented... That's hypocritical. Or what exactly did you think would happen? Sigh.

[@freedomtoday743]

Killing babies should never be accepted. If you think a fetus is a not a baby then why do we all celebrate when we hear we’re going to be a grandparent?

[@seanwebb605]

Many woman don't tell people that they are pregnant until later in the pregnancy because it is common for a fetus to self abort or the mother to suffer from a miscarriage. Yes, when a couple is trying to conceive they can have a great deal of excitement and joy that they are pregnant. They welcome the news. That's not the case for everyone.

[@dennisreed3382]

They don't look like they will ever need an abortion . Look like democrats to me.

[@Oshiiiiiiiiiiii]

@dennisreed3382 you on the other hand, may need one. Hopefully there will be some state left who will accommodate you.

[@pamelamoody4912]

If they hadn’t gotten rid of roe vs wade they would still vote for the orange bigot so I blame them for this mess we are in because I don’t believe they care about anyone but themselves and their friends! So no I’m not impressed with them.

[@ninod1502]

Yeah, separating kids from families was ok

[@Zakaryah.]

Who.............tf..................cares? 😂

[@kgreene460]

Tell everybody that you're an INCEL without telling them that you're an INCEL.

[@JumboJuneau]

🙋🏻‍♂️😂

[@execututor9954]

NYT: propaganda paper of record 😅

[@mytruecrimelibrary]

Trump brags about taking away RvW. What are you even talking about.

[@ingriddavis1201]

Yes & amen - NYT all the way!

[@MariaMartinez-researcher]

Ever watched the channel Republican Voters Against Trump? Check the Wikipedia article List of Republicans who oppose the Donald Trump 2024 presidential campaign (there are also lists for 2016 and 2020). You'll find out many Republican household names, many of whom support Harris, same as a bunch of organized Republican voters. Have you noticed how few Trump's former staffers and cabinet members are campaigning for him?

[@alg11297]

If they were marginally informed they'd know the President has nothing to do with abortion legislation. But leave it to the NYT to create propaganda. Goebbles lessons we'll learned.

[@gouberville4530]

You mean Foxnews 😂

[@davidblair9877]

“The President has nothing to do with abortion legislation”…aside from appointing the judges who protected it.

[@alg11297]

@@davidblair9877 so hed have to know a case on abortion would arise at some future time. What insight!

[@bowerthomas1078]

He gave the power back to the states, the states have the power, as they should

[@ftgjt21]

and it will cost him the presidency, as it should

[@bowerthomas1078]

@@ftgjt21 prolly not but it’s possible, it’s certainly his most vulnerable issue, other than the media he isn’t really running against much, very well might win

[@Matt-fl8uy]

@@bowerthomas1078 America does NOT have a good track record of civil rights being decided on the state level. Just straight up awful idea right there. Just look at how civil rights went when the south was allowed to enact Jim Crow Laws 'at the state level.'

[@Matt-fl8uy]

The states have an awful track record of managing civil rights, just look at the South and Jim Crow laws.