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A word…

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Shameless Plugs

I was on The Stephanie Miller Show Friday to discuss the Fifth Circuit decision in Texas that immediately eliminated access to abortion care in 248 of the state’s 256 counties.

My Obamacare Love Letter got some more love!
This moment is more badass than the Rolling Stone quotes because I dig the work Media Matters For America does so much. Thanks to Eric Boehlert for including my post in his write up Called On To Explain Big Story, Media Botches Obamacare.
And my friends at Raging Chicken Press — who everyone should be reading, reposted my piece as well with updates and audio: In the Tank For Obamacare!

My favorite three things:

No. 1:

Women aren't potting soil #nerdland

— Lizz Winstead (@lizzwinstead) November 2, 2013

No. 2:

I love these women. This day is why I moved to NYC.

Spending time w/ @scATX @lizzwinstead @irin & @Katie_Speak today was movement self care for me. I appreciate the conversations had.

— Alison Turkos (@alisonturkos) November 2, 2013

No. 3:

Attention Chicago area readers and friends: GO TO THIS! Both of these men are hilarious and rarely get to your city. Ted Alexandro and Lee Camp are having a duel headlining gig at one of my favorite venues, Schubas in Wrigleyville. Go early and eat, have local beer and laugh your asses off. Get tickets: November 15 — Ted Alexandro and Lee Camp at Schubas.

Reading:

MUST READ: Anatomy of the War on Women: How the Koch Brothers Are Funding the Anti-Choice Agenda by Adele Stan

My new favorite thing from Lauren Rankin: “I Fund Abortions” Tumblr.

The latest from Dean Obeidallah: “Beware of Obamacare-Gate!”

Getting better: How Obamacare Will Affect Trans* Folks and Families

Texas needs us right now: Texas Abortion Clinics Turning Patients Away After New Ruling

It isn’t just about doing the right humanitarian thing; SNAP benefits the everybody: CHARTS: The Hidden Benefits of Food Stamps

The latest Al Jazeera piece from Michael Brooks: US Reparations For Iraq Are Long Overdue

Podcasts & clips:

My favorite “This American Life” in ages: It Says So Right Here

A whole bunch of important:

Two of my very favorites together in one podcast!!

I laughed out loud at Johnny Knoxville’s stories from home on this WTF with Marc Maron. So good. So, so good. Episode 436 – Johnny Knoxville.

A really important Inquiring Minds — cancer touches everyone and this was really interesting and oddly uplifting in places:

Seriously, how many times do I have to say that the Friday episode of The Majority Report is always a must listen? At least this once more: Casual Friday With Cliff Schecter, 11/01/13

Yes, yes, yes. Except for The Bean. I have other ideas…

Twitter:

There are 254 counties in Texas. As of today, only 6 of them have an abortion provider. http://t.co/3zoXO8iohd via @TEAFund

— NNAF Abortion Funds (@AbortionFunds) November 2, 2013

You can just "accidentally" shoot black people and you won't even be charged with a crime. That is seriously fucked up. #RenishaMcBride

— Imani ABL (@AngryBlackLady) November 7, 2013

As GOP tries to win back women’s support, Senate Republicans introduce a national abortion ban http://t.co/sRq8ZMlwME

— ThinkProgress (@thinkprogress) November 7, 2013

Weekend @Netflix recommendation; @DirtyWars from @JeremyScahill is streaming. Watch it. http://t.co/WBhgYezeRH #drones #war

— Best of the Left (@BestOfTheLeft) November 2, 2013

No matter the size of your circle it should bring you piece & positivity.

— Hero In December (@FrshRebellion) November 3, 2013

"@Katie_Speak: Eating salmon caught by @shannynmoore @ brunch w/ @lizzwinstead & @alisonturkos ! #yum #prochoice pic.twitter.com/jERPBg5mPs / 🙂

— Shannyn Moore (@shannynmoore) November 3, 2013

Hey @GOP: Your food stamp #SNAP cuts are really screwing with WalMart's profits. Wanna reconsider now? #LivingWage #BoycottWalMart

— Kennett Area Dems (@KennettDems) November 3, 2013

Forgive us our trespasses, as we lethally inject those who trespass against us.

— John Fugelsang (@JohnFugelsang) November 2, 2013

Watch this sea lion photobomb fisherman's trophy pic by stealing his fish http://t.co/cgkK5CMwZr pic.twitter.com/20QwkQgV9s

— Grist (@grist) November 3, 2013

Me & Tashi in front of the Pink House. Monday, not today—dogs aren't good escorts. Love y'all, Jackson! http://t.co/eWfcTj8H1U #femdogdrive

— ClinicEscort (@ClinicEscort) November 7, 2013

This. This is what abortion funds do. From @pcrbbmn: pic.twitter.com/k9L8p58EoJ

— NNAF Abortion Funds (@AbortionFunds) November 8, 2013

::snort:: RT @Auragasmic: .@ProLifeTweeter Just "don't get pregnant"?! WHY HASNT ANYONE ELSE THOUGHT OF THIS. OH MY GOD. #prochoice #prolife

— Katie Klabusich (@Katie_Speak) November 8, 2013

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