Women Have Been The Fueling Energy Of Christian Right Demands For Decades

Women Have Been The Fueling Energy Of Christian Right Demands For Decades

By Emily Suzanne Johnson, Assistant Professor of History, Ball State University. First published on The Conversation

Alabama’s new abortion restrictions were signed into law by Gov. Kay Ivey. But more has been said recently about the fact that the bill was passed by 25 white men in the state Senate. Media reports have pointed to how this law will disproportionately affect black and poor women.

Only four women currently serve in Alabama’s state Senate. Three voted against the bill, while one abstained.

In response to the Alabama vote, Democratic State Sen. Linda Coleman-Madison compared men’s votes on abortion legislation to “a dentist making a decision about heart surgery.”

“That’s why we need more women in office,” Coleman-Madison said.

Across the country, women are underrepresented in legislatures. But the question is: Would voting more women into office necessarily shift the politics of abortion?

Ashley Graham Wears Summer Classics Lensed By Pamela Hanson For Harper's Bazaar UK July 2019

Ashley Graham Wears Summer Classics Lensed By Pamela Hanson For Harper's Bazaar UK July 2019

Top model Ashley Graham covers the July 2019 issue of Harper’s Bazaar UK, wearing a high-waisted, two-piece boy leg swimsuit. Leith Clark styles Ashley in classic summer clothes for images by Pamela Hanson.

Blesnya Minher Is Exquisite In 'Lost Paradise' By Txema Yeste For Numero June-July 2019

Blesnya Minher Is Exquisite In 'Lost Paradise' By Txema Yeste For Numero June-July 2019

The goddesses have bestowed on rising model, Angolan-born Blesnya Minher one of those priceless editorials that are pure poetry with relevance far beyond the fashion world. In its simplest expression, Minher has made deeply beautiful art with timeless roots in nature, styled by Bernat Buscato. Txema Yeste captures Minher in ‘Lost Paradise’ for Numero Magazine June/July 2019./ Hair and makeup by Victor Avarez

Aida Blue + Estella Boersma Enjoy The 'Power of Dance' For Vogue Hong Kong

Aida Blue + Estella Boersma Enjoy The 'Power of Dance' For Vogue Hong Kong

Models Aida Blue and Estella Boersma join forces in ‘Power of Dance’, casual modern pieces styled by Akari Endo-Gaut. Tanya and Zhenya Posternak are in the studio for Vogue Hong Kong May 2019./ Hair by Edward Lampley; makeup by Steven Canavan

Sainsbury's Supermarket Launches 'Meat-Free Butchers' Pop-up For World Meat-Free Week

Sainsbury's Supermarket Launches 'Meat-Free Butchers' Pop-up For World Meat-Free Week

London’s Sainsbury’s supermarket is launching its first vegan pop-up MEAT-FREE BUTCHERS, serving sausages, mince, fillets, burgers and other delicacies not derived from animals.

The pop-up will be located at the chain’s Bethnal Green branch from June 21 to 23, honoring World Meat-Free Week (website). Sainsbury staff will serve 20 animal-free products including BBQ-pulled jackfruit, chorizo-style Shroomdogs, meatless bacon, veggie ribz and Moroccan vegbabs .

Emily Ratajkowski Amps Her Inamorata Swim 2019 Collection Lensed By Zoey Grossman

Emily Ratajkowski Amps Her Inamorata Swim 2019 Collection Lensed By Zoey Grossman

Top talent and actor Emily Ratajkowski fronts a new campaign for her Inamorata Swim collection, a collection of cleavage-enhancing, one-piece and high-waisted bikinis set to disco music. Photographer Zoey Grossman captures the 80’s vibe with a roller-derby mentality complete with pinball machines. / Hair by Sylvia Wheeler; makeup by Holly Silius

Wrangler Launches Indigood™ Denim Revolution In Denim Dyeing, Production Process

Wrangler Launches Indigood™ Denim Revolution In Denim Dyeing, Production Process

Denim manufacturing is known for producing iconic, must-have products grounded in an ‘everyman’ , unpretentious sensibility. In reality, denim manufacturing has a deadly reputation when the focus is sustainability and being good stewards of the environment.

US jeans brand Wrangler is determined to change the anti-environmental reality of denim manufacturing and especially creating excessive levels of water waste.

Wrangler’s corporate parents Kontoor Brands have partnered with Texas Tech University (TTU) and the Valencia-based fabric mill Tejidos Royo to create a foam-dyed, water-free process, eliminating the waste generated from the traditional dyeing processes.

Pelosi Is Defiant Against Nadler's Jump Start On Impeachment, Wants Trump In Jail

Pelosi Is Defiant Against Nadler's Jump Start On Impeachment, Wants Trump In Jail

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi affirmed Tuesday night that she wants to see President Donald Trump “in prison”. Her comments came Tuesday night in a heated clash with House Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler over the feasibility and timing of launching an impeachment inquiry against Trump.

Politico reports that “ Nadler and other committee leaders have been embroiled in a behind-the-scenes turf battle for weeks over ownership of the Democrats’ sprawling investigation into Trump.” The Speaker, widely considered to be the most formidable female politico in the world, stood her ground, with the support of other committee leaders. Their investigations would stop if an official impeachment inquiry is stopped.

“I don’t want to see him impeached, I want to see him in prison,” Pelosi said, according to multiple Democratic sources familiar with the meeting. Instead of impeachment, Pelosi still prefers to see Trump defeated at the ballot box and then prosecuted for his alleged crimes, according to the sources.

Kat Carter Assumes Her Earth Goddess Position, Lensed By Marco van Rijt For Numéro France June 2019

Kat Carter Assumes Her Earth Goddess Position, Lensed By Marco van Rijt For Numéro France June 2019

Model Kat Carter is styled by Rebecca Bleynie in ‘Rivages’, earth minerals, goddess-inspired looks from Dior, Burberry, Gucci, Chanel, Redemption and more. Photographer Marco van Rijt captures Kat for Numéro France June 2019./ Hair by Mette Thorsgaard; makeup by Regina Tormwall

Devon Windsor Is Total 'Cosmic Girl' Lensed By Eniko Szucs For Numero Russia May 2019

Devon Windsor Is Total 'Cosmic Girl' Lensed By Eniko Szucs For Numero Russia May 2019

Model Devon Windsor is styled by Tatiana Cinquino in futuristic looks from Giorgio Armani, Kenzo, Sonia Rykiel and more. Eniko Szucs is behind the lens, eyeing ‘Cosmic Girl’ for Numero Russia May 2019.

Linda Helena Chooses Organic Fendi Looks For Fashion Survival In Magazine Antidote SS 2019

Linda Helena Chooses Organic Fendi Looks For Fashion Survival In Magazine Antidote SS 2019

Model Linda Helena is styled by Erik Raynal in Fendi’s survival mode looks for modern fashionistas. Photographer David Giorgadze captures the futuristic beauty looks against an organic backdrop for Magazine Antidote June 2019./ Hair by Chiao Chenet; makeup by Masae Ito

Martha Hunt Delivers Sensual, Fiery Poetry in 'Orange Country' By Erez Sabag For IO Donna

Martha Hunt Delivers Sensual, Fiery Poetry in 'Orange Country' By Erez Sabag For IO Donna

VS Angel Martha Hunt is styled by Michela Buratti in a delicious array of bold, fiery hues in ‘Orange country’. Erez Sabag flashes the hot summery looks for IO Donna May 25, 2019./ Hair by FG; makeup by Georgi Sandev

Gisele Bundchen Fronts Rosa Cha Winter 2019 Campaign, Lensed By Nino Munoz

Gisele Bundchen Fronts Rosa Cha Winter 2019 Campaign, Lensed By Nino Munoz

Supermodel Gisele Bundchen likes hot wheels, styled by Katie Mossman as the face of Rosa Cha’s winter 2019 campaign. Nino Muñoz captures Gisele in the glam shoot with hair and makeup by Daniel Hernandez.

Julia Van Os Delights In Marrakech, Lensed By Mariano Vivanco For Vogue Japan July 2019

Julia Van Os Delights In Marrakech, Lensed By Mariano Vivanco For Vogue Japan July 2019

Julia Van Os is styled by Aurora Sansone in a stylish trip to Marrakech — minus its intoxicating magic. Julia poses in the Medina wearing Chloe, Stella McCartney, Fendi and more. Photographer Mariano Vivanco is behind the lens for Vogue Japan July 2019.