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Femi-List, 12/19

1. Fee-fi-fo feminism: These 50 children’s books are about Jane Goodall, Hillary Clinton, and more characters real and imagined breaking barriers. http://bit.ly/1maC6kl

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2. A striking commonality among TV’s abortion patients: With some exceptions (like Scandal!), these patients are largely white – and usually young. http://bit.ly/1QPBP23

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3. Into the garbage chute, flyboy​: Onscreen and off, women have increasingly prominent roles in the Star Wars universe. Are you going to see The Force Awakens ​this weekend? http://lat.ms/1IWHKRM

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4. Accio feminism: Everyday Feminism writes about how you can use Harry Potter to think about social justice issues: http://bit.ly/1NVueOx

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Femi-List, 9/26

1.  Apple rejects app showing which politicians are anti-choice: But we want all women to know if their politician is voting against their best interests! http://bit.ly/1jlrGNI

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2. Viola Davis wins EMMY, talks diversity in Hollywood: Some incredible insights in her speech – it’s a must-watch if you haven’t already! We admit: we teared up a little. http://slate.me/1gY7uQl

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3. Bill Nye talks abortion: We do love men for choice – especially our childhood heroes! http://huff.to/1KWZlYF

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4.  Another “List” to love: “American Masters: The Women’s List” just premiered today and features women we love – like Rep. Nancy Pelosi. It sounds so good, we want to kiss it. http://huff.to/1JvDq5j

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5. Another EMMY win: We love Uzo Aduba too much not to mention this. Check out her acceptance speech: http://bit.ly/1KFuKKt

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think-progress: “They Aren’t Based In Evidence, But These Arguments Are Convincing Lawmakers Abortions Are Dangerous“A large body of research confirms that abortion is a very safe medical procedure with an incredibly low rate of serious...

think-progress:

They Aren’t Based In Evidence, But These Arguments Are Convincing Lawmakers Abortions Are Dangerous

A large body of research confirms that abortion is a very safe medical procedure with an incredibly low rate of serious complications. Nonetheless, anti-abortion groups have successfully furthered the notion that abortion procedures are risky for patients, convincing lawmakers across the country to impose additional restrictions on clinics and doctors that ultimately make it more difficult for them to remain operating.

Really, it’s banning abortion that is downright dangerous.

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micdotcom:

According to the Guttmacher Institute, more statewide abortions restrictions have been passed over the past four years than ever before. These restrictions make getting an abortion nearly impossible, especially for low-income women, who are overwhelmingly women of color.

The lengths some women have to drive is just absurd.

These assaults on reproductive health at the state level demonstrate the need for pro-choice Democratic women at all levels of government.