@purlyshell.bsky.social
Hoosier Socialist, Satanist, black cat mom
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People experiencing miscarriages in states with abortion bans told us they wished they had known what to expect and how to advocate for themselves.
We created this guide for anyone who finds themselves in the same position.
(Published Dec. 2024)
We created this guide for anyone who finds themselves in the same position.
(Published Dec. 2024)
If You’re Pregnant, Here’s What You Should Know About the Medical Procedures That Could Save Your Life
Women experiencing pregnancy loss in states with abortion bans told us they wished they had known what to expect and how to advocate for themselves. We created this guide for anyone who finds themselv...
www.propublica.org
December 4, 2025 at 1:00 AM
People experiencing miscarriages in states with abortion bans told us they wished they had known what to expect and how to advocate for themselves.
We created this guide for anyone who finds themselves in the same position.
(Published Dec. 2024)
We created this guide for anyone who finds themselves in the same position.
(Published Dec. 2024)
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Indiana House Republicans are willing to break their own rules to try and push through new maps that eliminate Congressional representation for 40% of Hoosier voters. The fight continues tomorrow morning at the House Committee hearing at 9am. 💜✊
December 2, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Indiana House Republicans are willing to break their own rules to try and push through new maps that eliminate Congressional representation for 40% of Hoosier voters. The fight continues tomorrow morning at the House Committee hearing at 9am. 💜✊
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Join us this week to take action! ✊
➡️ Monday 12/1: Rally Against Redistricting
www.mobilize.us/acluin/event...
➡️ Tuesday 12/2: House Committee Hearing
madvoters.org/TestifyNow
➡️ Thursday 12/4: Redistricting Update webinar
www.mobilize.us/indivisiblec...
💜 WEAR PURPLE 💜
#madvoters #getmadindiana
➡️ Monday 12/1: Rally Against Redistricting
www.mobilize.us/acluin/event...
➡️ Tuesday 12/2: House Committee Hearing
madvoters.org/TestifyNow
➡️ Thursday 12/4: Redistricting Update webinar
www.mobilize.us/indivisiblec...
💜 WEAR PURPLE 💜
#madvoters #getmadindiana
November 30, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Join us this week to take action! ✊
➡️ Monday 12/1: Rally Against Redistricting
www.mobilize.us/acluin/event...
➡️ Tuesday 12/2: House Committee Hearing
madvoters.org/TestifyNow
➡️ Thursday 12/4: Redistricting Update webinar
www.mobilize.us/indivisiblec...
💜 WEAR PURPLE 💜
#madvoters #getmadindiana
➡️ Monday 12/1: Rally Against Redistricting
www.mobilize.us/acluin/event...
➡️ Tuesday 12/2: House Committee Hearing
madvoters.org/TestifyNow
➡️ Thursday 12/4: Redistricting Update webinar
www.mobilize.us/indivisiblec...
💜 WEAR PURPLE 💜
#madvoters #getmadindiana
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The House announced just days before a major holiday that they will vote next week on a bill that hasn’t been filed — to redraw maps that haven’t been released. This is bad governance in the extreme. Hoosiers deserve fair maps. And they deserve transparency.
November 25, 2025 at 11:28 PM
The House announced just days before a major holiday that they will vote next week on a bill that hasn’t been filed — to redraw maps that haven’t been released. This is bad governance in the extreme. Hoosiers deserve fair maps. And they deserve transparency.
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Heading into holiday dinner and bracing for the conversations? This guide covers free speech, federal deployments, immigrants’ rights, and trans justice, with simple ways to respond and take action. Read the full guide here: aclu.org/the-aclus-holiday-conversation-guide#
November 24, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Heading into holiday dinner and bracing for the conversations? This guide covers free speech, federal deployments, immigrants’ rights, and trans justice, with simple ways to respond and take action. Read the full guide here: aclu.org/the-aclus-holiday-conversation-guide#
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The rate of sepsis in Houston surged 63% after Texas banned abortion.
In the Dallas-Fort Worth area, where hospital leaders empowered doctors to intervene before patients’ conditions worsened, it rose 29%.
(Published May)
In the Dallas-Fort Worth area, where hospital leaders empowered doctors to intervene before patients’ conditions worsened, it rose 29%.
(Published May)
Why Hospital Policies Matter in States That Ban Abortion
Our first-of-its-kind data analysis found that a seismic split emerged in how medical institutions in Texas' two largest metro areas, Houston and Dallas, treated miscarrying patients — and in their ou...
www.propublica.org
November 18, 2025 at 4:00 AM
The rate of sepsis in Houston surged 63% after Texas banned abortion.
In the Dallas-Fort Worth area, where hospital leaders empowered doctors to intervene before patients’ conditions worsened, it rose 29%.
(Published May)
In the Dallas-Fort Worth area, where hospital leaders empowered doctors to intervene before patients’ conditions worsened, it rose 29%.
(Published May)
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“Of the 1,400 immigrants arrested in Indiana in the first six months of this year, somewhere around 70% had no criminal legal contact,” said Lisa Koop, national director of the NIJC’s legal services and an adjunct law professor at Notre Dame.
Long-term detention of immigrants is harming their physical, mental health
Detained immigrants are experiencing deteriorating physical and mental health. Policymakers should reconsider long-term detention practices.
www.journalgazette.net
November 17, 2025 at 6:34 PM
“Of the 1,400 immigrants arrested in Indiana in the first six months of this year, somewhere around 70% had no criminal legal contact,” said Lisa Koop, national director of the NIJC’s legal services and an adjunct law professor at Notre Dame.
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A few weeks ago, Wanamaker resident Jane was mocked on social media by her own state representative, Andrew Ireland, on No Kings Day.
Join us, Jane herself, and others next Wednesday at 5:30pm at the Franklin Township Civic League.
youtu.be/Qq9hmdjsQnA?...
Join us, Jane herself, and others next Wednesday at 5:30pm at the Franklin Township Civic League.
youtu.be/Qq9hmdjsQnA?...
October 30, 2025 at 1:25 PM
A few weeks ago, Wanamaker resident Jane was mocked on social media by her own state representative, Andrew Ireland, on No Kings Day.
Join us, Jane herself, and others next Wednesday at 5:30pm at the Franklin Township Civic League.
youtu.be/Qq9hmdjsQnA?...
Join us, Jane herself, and others next Wednesday at 5:30pm at the Franklin Township Civic League.
youtu.be/Qq9hmdjsQnA?...
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Democrats work for a future that resembles Star Trek. Republicans work for a future that resembles Blade Runner.
October 27, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Democrats work for a future that resembles Star Trek. Republicans work for a future that resembles Blade Runner.
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A study released earlier this year found in states that implemented near-total abortion bans since 2022 - including Indiana - domestic violence increased up to 10 percent.
It's more evidence of what we already know: abortion bans harm women.
It's more evidence of what we already know: abortion bans harm women.
Abortion restrictions may be fueling a rise in domestic violence, experts warn
On average, a woman’s risk of being killed in the U.S. increases by 20% when pregnant or after giving birth. Pregnant and postpartum women are more likely to be killed than to die from childbirth-rela...
www.pbs.org
October 21, 2025 at 2:50 PM
A study released earlier this year found in states that implemented near-total abortion bans since 2022 - including Indiana - domestic violence increased up to 10 percent.
It's more evidence of what we already know: abortion bans harm women.
It's more evidence of what we already know: abortion bans harm women.
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So far in 2025 the U.S. has lost a total of 33,000 manufacturing jobs.
October 14, 2025 at 8:20 PM
So far in 2025 the U.S. has lost a total of 33,000 manufacturing jobs.
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This year during Banned Books Week, we’re celebrating the freedom to read whatever we choose – free from government interference. Here are some of the reasons our Banned Book Club Members read banned books.
Why do you read banned books? Tell us below.
Why do you read banned books? Tell us below.
October 6, 2025 at 1:36 PM
This year during Banned Books Week, we’re celebrating the freedom to read whatever we choose – free from government interference. Here are some of the reasons our Banned Book Club Members read banned books.
Why do you read banned books? Tell us below.
Why do you read banned books? Tell us below.
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No Notes….#thisisamerica #jesusisblack
October 5, 2025 at 4:27 PM
No Notes….#thisisamerica #jesusisblack
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Trump’s authoritarian agenda is not popular. His big, ugly bill is not popular. Ripping health care away from millions of Americans is not popular.
As @aoc.bsky.social explains, he and Republicans are weaker than they look. Democrats must stand strong and refuse to cave.
As @aoc.bsky.social explains, he and Republicans are weaker than they look. Democrats must stand strong and refuse to cave.
October 1, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Trump’s authoritarian agenda is not popular. His big, ugly bill is not popular. Ripping health care away from millions of Americans is not popular.
As @aoc.bsky.social explains, he and Republicans are weaker than they look. Democrats must stand strong and refuse to cave.
As @aoc.bsky.social explains, he and Republicans are weaker than they look. Democrats must stand strong and refuse to cave.
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Some federal officials worry about private equity’s interest in psychiatric hospitals.
“Instead of helping families, billionaire corporations are denying sick patients legally protected emergency care to turn healthy profits,” one senator said.
“Instead of helping families, billionaire corporations are denying sick patients legally protected emergency care to turn healthy profits,” one senator said.
For-Profit Corporations Are Buying Up More Psychiatric Hospitals. Some Flout Federal Law With Scarce Repercussions.
Psychiatric hospitals — increasingly owned by for-profit corporations — are illegally turning away patients during crises. Yet only a handful face penalties, with fines that are trivial, a ProPublica ...
www.propublica.org
September 30, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Some federal officials worry about private equity’s interest in psychiatric hospitals.
“Instead of helping families, billionaire corporations are denying sick patients legally protected emergency care to turn healthy profits,” one senator said.
“Instead of helping families, billionaire corporations are denying sick patients legally protected emergency care to turn healthy profits,” one senator said.
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Why Portland? This is why.
September 27, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Why Portland? This is why.
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Call your Congressperson now and demand Accountability, Transparency, and Justice - release the Epstein files!
☎️ 202-224-3121
#SOS2025 #resist #educationisactivism #madvoters #mutuallyassureddemocracy #getmadindiana #standupfightback
☎️ 202-224-3121
#SOS2025 #resist #educationisactivism #madvoters #mutuallyassureddemocracy #getmadindiana #standupfightback
September 5, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Call your Congressperson now and demand Accountability, Transparency, and Justice - release the Epstein files!
☎️ 202-224-3121
#SOS2025 #resist #educationisactivism #madvoters #mutuallyassureddemocracy #getmadindiana #standupfightback
☎️ 202-224-3121
#SOS2025 #resist #educationisactivism #madvoters #mutuallyassureddemocracy #getmadindiana #standupfightback
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AmeriCorps is under siege. What happens in the communities it serves
AmeriCorps is under siege. What happens in the communities it serves? • Indiana Capital Chronicle
The Trump administration abruptly canceled nearly $400 million in active AmeriCorps grants across the United States.
indianacapitalchronicle.com
August 18, 2025 at 2:01 PM
AmeriCorps is under siege. What happens in the communities it serves
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Did you know that MADVoters is completely volunteer-run? No one in our organization receives a salary. Every donation goes to offset travel expenses, administrative costs, event supplies, and more.
Help sustain our work as we build progressive power. Donate at MADVoters.org/donate-here.
Help sustain our work as we build progressive power. Donate at MADVoters.org/donate-here.
August 14, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Did you know that MADVoters is completely volunteer-run? No one in our organization receives a salary. Every donation goes to offset travel expenses, administrative costs, event supplies, and more.
Help sustain our work as we build progressive power. Donate at MADVoters.org/donate-here.
Help sustain our work as we build progressive power. Donate at MADVoters.org/donate-here.
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If MAGA’s corrupt & costly gerrymandering scheme moves forward, Hoosier taxpayers will be paying $30,000 A DAY in special session costs!
Call Gov. Braun at 317-232-4567 and tell him -
❌ NO to early redistricting!
❌ NO to a special session!
❌ NO to even more extreme gerrymandering!
Call Gov. Braun at 317-232-4567 and tell him -
❌ NO to early redistricting!
❌ NO to a special session!
❌ NO to even more extreme gerrymandering!
August 7, 2025 at 3:29 PM
If MAGA’s corrupt & costly gerrymandering scheme moves forward, Hoosier taxpayers will be paying $30,000 A DAY in special session costs!
Call Gov. Braun at 317-232-4567 and tell him -
❌ NO to early redistricting!
❌ NO to a special session!
❌ NO to even more extreme gerrymandering!
Call Gov. Braun at 317-232-4567 and tell him -
❌ NO to early redistricting!
❌ NO to a special session!
❌ NO to even more extreme gerrymandering!
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Join us tomorrow for a Statehouse Sit-In to Save Democracy and tell VP Vance and Gov Braun -
❌ NO to early redistricting
❌ NO to a special session
❌ NO to even more extreme gerrymandering
❌ NO to early redistricting
❌ NO to a special session
❌ NO to even more extreme gerrymandering
August 7, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Join us tomorrow for a Statehouse Sit-In to Save Democracy and tell VP Vance and Gov Braun -
❌ NO to early redistricting
❌ NO to a special session
❌ NO to even more extreme gerrymandering
❌ NO to early redistricting
❌ NO to a special session
❌ NO to even more extreme gerrymandering
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The Trump administration cut federal funding for a research project at Cornell University aimed at developing a heart pump designed for babies and children with congenital heart defects bringing the effort to a halt.
May 14, 2025 at 12:18 AM
The Trump administration cut federal funding for a research project at Cornell University aimed at developing a heart pump designed for babies and children with congenital heart defects bringing the effort to a halt.
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The Trump administration is recommending the elimination of the scientific research division at NOAA.
April 11, 2025 at 11:05 PM
The Trump administration is recommending the elimination of the scientific research division at NOAA.
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SB 1 will have serious negative impact on our local funding for schools, first responders, libraries, and more. Our lives are worth taking the time to take this seriously and do the job right the first time. Hoosiers deserve better. Follow along with this bill and others at MADVoters.org.
April 8, 2025 at 1:54 AM
SB 1 will have serious negative impact on our local funding for schools, first responders, libraries, and more. Our lives are worth taking the time to take this seriously and do the job right the first time. Hoosiers deserve better. Follow along with this bill and others at MADVoters.org.
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COMMENTARY: State Democratic party clings to the past rather than welcoming the next generation
State Democratic party clings to the past rather than welcoming the next generation • Indiana Capital Chronicle
The Indiana Democratic Party does not prioritize sustainable leadership, clinging to the past instead of the next generation
indianacapitalchronicle.com
March 24, 2025 at 3:33 PM
COMMENTARY: State Democratic party clings to the past rather than welcoming the next generation