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SARose

(780 posts)
Wed Aug 21, 2024, 08:05 AM Aug 21

The most powerful moment of the DNC so far was also the most sickening

From a rousing, passing-of-the-torch speech from former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, to a career-defining address from Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, it was women — both the child-free and the moms — who mostly defined Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention.

President Joe Biden’s keynote notwithstanding, it wasn’t a seasoned politician, former party leader or Hollywood A-lister who delivered the most moving moment of the evening. Because an hour before the president delivered his address, three ordinary women stole the show with their brave and — incredibly awful — stories of life in a post-Roe world.

Amanda Zurawski, Kaitlyn Joshua and Hadley Duvall — three abortion storytellers who shared some of the most harrowing, painful moments of their lives in front of millions — crystalized a sickening reality. Women (and some men) are still being asked to tear themselves open again and again in order to prove we are all worthy of respect, autonomy and basic human rights. Women (and some men) are picking open scabs on live television, reopening intensely personal wounds for public consumption and discussion.

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“What is so beautiful about a child having to carry her parent's child?” Duvall asked the crowd, sucking the air out of Chicago’s boisterous United Center.

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Powerful moments last night. I recently bought a tee shirt for my husband. He’s worn it 3 times in the last week. Where ever he’s gone, people have walked up to shake his hand and make a positive comment. Two 20 something young women told him they wished their Grandpa felt this way. The shirt says

Vote like your granddaughter’s rights depend on it.

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The most powerful moment of the DNC so far was also the most sickening (Original Post) SARose Aug 21 OP
I want that shirt! From The Ashes Aug 21 #1
shirt mollie8 Aug 21 #3
Amazon SARose Aug 21 #7
cool From The Ashes Aug 22 #15
I just ordered one! TomSlick Aug 21 #12
Also vote life your granddaughter's life depends in it-- because it does. Lonestarblue Aug 21 #2
I sent a donation to Planned Parenthood with hopes that our sisters, daughters, grand-daughters erronis Aug 21 #4
Awesome SARose Aug 21 #8
Amanda Zurawski, Kaitlyn Joshua and Hadley Duvall were awesome! Hadley's story had me cyring the most. iluvtennis Aug 21 #5
I know SARose Aug 21 #9
My husband has worn a shirt that says: Sky Jewels Aug 21 #6
Ohhhh SARose Aug 21 #10
I ordered it online, not long after Dobbs. Sky Jewels Aug 21 #11
Thanks! SARose Aug 21 #13
You're welcome! Sky Jewels Aug 21 #14

erronis

(16,770 posts)
4. I sent a donation to Planned Parenthood with hopes that our sisters, daughters, grand-daughters
Wed Aug 21, 2024, 09:54 AM
Aug 21

can live again with their own autonomy.

Must say I sent that donation when I was feeling pretty dismal about the chances that we'd keep our democracy and to undo the harms that the repuglicons have inflicted on us.

iluvtennis

(20,782 posts)
5. Amanda Zurawski, Kaitlyn Joshua and Hadley Duvall were awesome! Hadley's story had me cyring the most.
Wed Aug 21, 2024, 10:24 AM
Aug 21

So happy to see this young woman has survived the trauma of molestation and pregnancy by her stepfather.

SARose

(780 posts)
9. I know
Wed Aug 21, 2024, 11:09 AM
Aug 21

Speaking her truth during the roll call was epic. I clapped my hands and laughed through my tears when she said her baby was due in January.

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