The abortion law builds on legislation passed in 2010 that represented a major shift for a traditionally Catholic country, transforming Spain into one of the most progressive countries in Europe on reproductive rights. Spain's constitutional court last week rejected a challenge by the right-wing Popular Party against allowing abortions in the first 14 weeks of pregnancy.
The debate will be heated in Spain, I imagine, as the conservative opposition pushes back. My daughter had horrible menstrual pain during her adolescence and young adulthood. I'm certain that she would have benefitted from that time.
It's interesting to me how banning books from libraries is not banning books in your opinion.
What in the world ever gave you the impression that I might have been unaware that fascists in Germany banned books? What do you think I'm pretending?
Conservative groups are getting books removed from libraries. That's not opinion, that's fact. Are you pretending that book banning is not happening or are you pretending that it's not "conservatives" doing the banning?
Preventing inappropriate material from the reach of children is not "book banning".
Banning books from school libraries isn't the same as a government telling the citizens what they can or cannot read then actively not allowing these books to be read by anyone because it goes against the government ideology.
Actually, from where I sit, those are exactly the same. Other posters have pointed out that public school systems are, indeed, part of the government. There are alternative ways to obtain the banned books or read the offal published by Facebook and Twitter. Also, nobody is getting arrested for having the wrong book lying around or the wrong memes on their phones. So, no one is "dictating" what you read.
I'm entitled to speak or write anything I want. I'm not entitled to a platform. Capitalism 101. If you don't like the terms of the contract, you get to go elsewhere. Write a book. Start your own website. Get on local talk radio. Buy a soapbox. Join AN.
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Crusades said:
Preventing inappropriate material from the reach of children is not "book banning".
Books are being banned and all manner of excuses at used to make that seem normal. They had excuses for banning books in Germany too, remember? You're wasting lipstick on that pig.
Is just more political theater from republicans while they play with our government. There's no benefit to the people there's only political posturing in an election year. The congressional Republicans really don't have any legislative victories to campaign on so they need stuff like this.
Why are Democrats against passing federal legislation requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote?
Did you or the article say why the "gangs" are here or is there some speculation that you agree with? I wonder if you think that Venezuela is emptying violent criminals out of prisons and sending them to the USA like Trump keeps insisting.
They're either here illegally, or we've done a real poor job of vetting who we let in. Unless of course you think armed robbery is a new activity for them since they've arrived here?
It seems that Venezuela letting some criminals go to leave the country isn't some far out speculation. Again, unless you think armed robbery is new for them since they've arrived here?
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Beerman said:
They're either here illegally, or we've done a real poor job of vetting who we let in. Unless of course you think armed robbery is a new activity for them since they've arrived here?
It seems that Venezuela letting some criminals go to leave the country isn't some far out speculation. Again, unless you think armed robbery is new for them since they've arrived here?
It sounds like maybe you believe Trump.
Beerman said:
Why are Democrats against passing federal legislation requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote?
The states run the elections. Why are Republicans wanting to do something that isn't necessary or doesn't fix a problem?
It seems that Venezuela letting some criminals go to leave the country isn't some far out speculation. Again, unless you think armed robbery is new for them since they've arrived here?
It's not that far fetched given how corrupt they are. But Trump has said in some of his rallies that this is happening and there is no evidence of that. Our intelligence community fails us in many ways, but speculation is one thing and making things up is another.
Why are Democrats against passing federal legislation requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote?
I'm against it because I know illegal immigrants will walk across the open border, register to vote and vote Democrat. Then get free stuff, take my job, and commit crimes. But a vote is a vote.
But really, I'm not against it. Florida already has the requirement that you must be a US citizen to vote. It's been a long time but I think you have to have a social security number that matches your birth certificate, or some kind of citizen and identity proof to get an ID and we have to present our ID/driver's license to vote. We don't need a federal law and doubtful other states do either. meh.
It's clearly a political move. Republicans want to paint themselves as tough on illegal immigration and fixing our fraudulent voting system. Yawn
Trump started this when he was present saying we know for a fact that 3 to 5 million non-citizens voted. This was made up and he never proved his facts.
Currently I think the speaker is just being political.
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"There is currently an unprecedented and a clear and present danger to the integrity of our election system – and that is the threat of noncitizens and illegal aliens voting in our elections,” Johnson said during a press conference on the steps of the Capitol just weeks ago.
However, he acknowledged that he lacked the evidence to support the claim.
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Beerman said:
More deflection....ho hum
It has nothing to do with Trump. It's about looking at facts and fotmulating a reasonable opinion.
It seems you, on the other hand, do base your opinion on what Trump says. If he says the sky is blue, the sky can't possibly be blue.
An opinion that legislative action should be taken to correct something that's not off course or wrong. Just because Trump and his Republicans talk about voter fraud doesn't mean that voter fraud is a problem of any significance.
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This will be my 50th year to vote. The United States already has voting laws. The U.S. constitution already states that only citizens have the right to vote in Federal elections.
The National Voter Registration Act of 1993 expanded Americans voting opportunities and voter registration: signup to vote along with driver license application: apply at all offices that provide public assistance and all offices that provide state-funded programs primarily engaged in providing services to persons with disabilities; register to vote by mail using mail-in-forms developed by each state and the Election Assistance Commission ( National Mail Voter Registration Form) along with state responsibility for voter registration roles.
Eligibility requirements vary by state, but generally to register to vote, you must be:
• A U.S. citizen
• At least 18 years old by Election Day
• Meet certain residency requirements.
Voting application requires one to confirm they are a US citizen and informs of fines if found provided false information.
Federal law requires one to show proof of identification the first time you vote. Proof of identification includes:
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• A current and valid photo identification or
• A current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or government document that shows your name and address.
Voters may be exempt from this requirement if they submit a COPY of this identification with their mail in voter registration form. If you wish to submit a COPY,please keep the following in mind:
• Your state may have additional identification requirements which may mandate you show identification at the polling place even if you meet the Federal proof of identification.
I am a United States citizen and will have been a citizen for at least 1 month on the day of the next election.
I will be at least 18 years old on the day of the next election.
I will have lived at the address in section 5 for at least 30 days before the election.
I am legally qualified to vote.
I affirm that this information is true. I understand that this declaration is the same as an affidavit, and, if this information is not true, I can be convicted of perjury, and fined up to $15,000, jailed for up to 7 years, or both.
Georgia:
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WARNING: Any person who registers to vote knowing that
such person does not possess the qualifications required by
law, who registers under any name other than such person's
own name, or who knowingly gives false information in
registering shall be guilty of a felony.
O.C.G.A. § 21-2-561
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Preventing inappropriate material from the reach of children is not "book banning".