Christian Nationalists take aim at no-fault divorce
Also inside: how VP Harris’s fight for reproductive rights has taken center stage
Conservatives in the US once claimed to be the party of small, less involved government – but recent events, often spurred by the very vocal Christian Nationalism sect of the Right, have proved that this couldn’t be further from the truth.
Two years ago, the Right took away reproductive freedoms. Then, they targeted birth control, same-sex marriage, and other crucial freedoms. And now, they’re coming for Americans’ ability to get a divorce.
The first no-fault divorce rule – which mandates that people can end their marriage without proof of wrongdoing – was passed in 1969 by Republican hero and then-Governor of California Ronald Reagan. The law was particularly important for women and people who were victims of domestic abuse who needed to get away from their abuser quickly. In fact, the passage of the law correlated with a 10% drop in the rates of women killed by their partners and a 30% lower rate of intimate partner violence.
And now, conservative Christian lawmakers are threatening to take this right away. A large number of them – mostly men – in Texas, Nebraska, Louisiana, and other states are actually attempting to add initiatives to eliminate or increase restrictions on no-fault divorces to their party platforms. Why? Because they think it’s unfair for men.
Make no mistake: women will suffer and even die if conservative Christians get their way on this. And this is in addition to the suffering already caused by the Dobbs decision. But yet again, the Right simply doesn’t seem to care.
More from COURIER’s other newsrooms:
WISCONSIN
Kamala Harris’ fight for reproductive freedom takes center stage in 2024
From Up North News: In the two years since the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, Vice President Kamala Harris has become a strong, passionate voice for reproductive rights.
MICHIGAN
Allegations of sexual assault, animal cruelty emerge in new RFK Jr. report
From The ‘Gander: As RFK Jr. continues to promote conspiracy theories on the campaign trail—most recently suggesting that the US government might be “satanically possessed”—a new report unveils troubling details about Kennedy’s past.
ARIZONA
Christian Nationalist billionaires weaponize school voucher programs in Arizona and other states
From Copper Courier: As a result, Arizona's school voucher program has benefited richer areas and funneled taxpayer funds to unregulated private schools that don’t face the same educational standards and anti-discrimination protections as public schools.
PENNSYLVANIA
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s simple message to Trump: Stop “sh*t-talking America”
From The Keystone: “This is a choice between moving forward under Joe Biden’s leadership or moving backward to a darker time with less freedom in our nation under Donald Trump,” Shapiro told the crowd.
VIRGINIA
Trump’s debate lies extend to Virginia as well
From Dogwood: Trump claimed that former Gov. Ralph Northam supported infanticide while in office and claimed that he didn’t call the white nationalists who terrorized Charlottesville in 2017 “some very fine people.” Both of these claims are false.
NEW HAMPSHIRE
LGBTQ+ advocates warn of 4 anti-trans bills that are sitting on Gov. Sununu’s desk
From Granite Post: Gov. Chris Sununu has signaled his willingness to sign several non-LGBTQ+ friendly bills largely targeting trans youth in New Hampshire, including one that affects girls who want to play sports by possibly requiring genital inspections.
IOWA
Iowa doctors say the new abortion ban has dangerously vague guidelines
From Iowa Starting Line: Both Dr. Olesen and Dr. Bingaman said they know they might someday have to choose between a patient’s life and their medical licenses. Both said they’re going to continue doing what’s best for patients.
NEVADA
Biden-Harris administration proposes first-of-its-kind heat protections for workers
From The Nevadan: A new rule proposed by the Biden-Harris administration would require employers to protect workers from heat illness — a first-of-its-kind move if finalized that was celebrated by Nevada political leaders and labor groups.
NORTH CAROLINA
Jeff Jackson on what he’d do as NC attorney general
From Cardinal & Pine: The next attorney general will play a huge role in shaping the direction of North Carolina. In an interview, Democrat Jeff Jackson explains how his vision for the state differs from that of his opponent, Dan Bishop.
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