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🚨 New GOP primary challenger emerges for Rep. Nancy Mace! Dan Hanlon, Mace's former chief of staff, takes official step to run against her in South Carolina's 1st congressional district. Stay tuned for the latest updates on this developing political showdown! #GOP #PrimaryChallenge #NancyMace #DanHanlon #SouthCarolina #Congress #PoliticalNews

Party unity can be observed in moments in Congress. What the United States Congress is known for worldwide is vigorous contentious debate on bills. We are required to negotiate or we risk losing our democratic guarantee of listening to each other. I've listened to 1980s Mitt Romney. We've agreed and differed. I taught in his state by invitation. Mitt Romney is not universally popular in Utah however they've kept sending him. The tradition has been that States tend send senators to Congress from different parties -- of course this is no rule. Rule is not the point in our democracy. Our democracy requires debate in Congress. We have no tradition of a segment of a party -- even a very popular one -- denanding absolute loyalty to it. That is crushing to democracy. We must do better. The comparisons to the worst historical excesses of power are apt here. Admiral Ron Scott KBE SOCOM, JCS, NATO US UK Joint Services Acting Dean, Yale Law School Read "Trump demands unity from Republicans or else" on SmartNews: https://lnkd.in/eMqVjyyg

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Today, a thought piece. Republican disarray and chaos have become so commonplace, are we now growing numb to the real dangers it poses? I explore that question and summarize the state of GOP dysfunction in today’s piece. https://lnkd.in/e7ApACk6

Everybody is pretending that the GOP primary is actually a primary, but it’s not. Instead, it is a hostage situation unfolding before our eyes, and nobody is talking about it. #OpEd from Klaus Marre and DonkeyHotey. #nikkihaley #donaldtrump #haleyvtrump #trumpvhaley #GOPprimary #NHprimary #newhampshireprimary #2024election #politicalcartoon

Dive into the fiery exchanges and pivotal moments of the Schiff-Garvey Senate debate—where every word counts and the stakes are higher than ever! #SenateDebate #PoliticalShowdown #SchiffGarvey #FieryExchanges #HighStakesPolitics #ImpactfulDialogue #LosAngeles #LA

Advocating for Reproductive Freedom at the Intersection of IVF and Roe v. Wade As we reflect on the evolving landscape of reproductive rights, it's crucial to delve into the intersection of In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) and the landmark Supreme Court decision, Roe v. Wade and it's subsequent overturn last summer. These two realms share a common thread - the pursuit of autonomy and choice in matters of family planning. As we've seen over the last several months and days, that autonomy is at risk. 👶 IVF Breakthroughs: Transforming Lives In Vitro Fertilization has been a game-changer, empowering individuals and couples facing fertility challenges to realize their dreams of parenthood. The advancements in reproductive technology have expanded the horizons of family-building, fostering hope for millions of prospective parents. 💡 Roe v. Wade: A Pillar of Reproductive Rights On the other hand, Roe v. Wade, decided in 1973, was the cornerstone in the fight for reproductive rights. This landmark ruling affirmed a woman's right to choose, recognizing the importance of personal autonomy in decisions related to pregnancy. The implications of the Supreme Court ruling last summer has opened a pandora's box where since then we have seen women investigated after a natural miscarriage; hopeful mothers flee their state for an abortion that would have prevented the ability to have future children; and so many more horrific examples of government overreach into our personal lives. 🌍 Navigating a Changing Landscape As our society evolves, so do the conversations around reproductive freedom. The synergy between IVF and Roe v. Wade underscores the importance of protecting comprehensive reproductive rights. It is a call to action to ensure individuals have the agency to make their own health care decisions. 🤝 Building a Supportive Community Let's foster a supportive community where open dialogue and empathy prevail. By championing the principles enshrined in Roe v. Wade and embracing the transformative power of IVF, we contribute to a society that respects diverse reproductive choices and experiences. 🔗 Connecting Perspectives How can we collectively contribute to a world where individuals have the freedom to make informed choices about their reproductive journey? I encourange us all to continue to bridge gaps, dispel myths, and build a future that values and protects reproductive autonomy for all. And I applaud the leaders in Congress and elsewhere who stand down from inflaming the situation for a quick 10-second sound bite and actually sit down and try to learn from the medical community why women need to have equal access to quality reproductive health care regardless of their state's political leanings. #ReproductiveRights #IVF #RoevWade #EmpowerChoice #InclusiveConversations #CommunityEngagement

My latest column looks at last night's Ohio Senate primary and how it provides a window into why the establishment wing of the GOP is fast getting crushed by the MAGA wing. Give it a read and subscribe.

Many of my closest friends and political supporters have asked me to run for President. The idea, of course, is absurd--we all understand that. But the throw-away line is a sincere expression of desperation after last week's debate. It reflects genuine, well-founded worry about the fate of our democracy. At least for me, today's Supreme Court decision giving the President virtually unchecked power and immunity compounds these feelings. Like many of you, I see dark storms gathering. I can't run for president and we citizens have precious little influence over what happens in Washington, but there is a place where we can have a greater effect. It has always been the case that the more local the government, the greater the impact on our daily lives. When you vote for your city council, your state representative, or your state senator, you are exerting a more direct form of control, and when you put someone in one of those seats, especially now, it should be someone sworn to defend your rights, your constitution, and your democracy. It should be someone who will not cave to authoritarian impulses for the sake of party unity and calculated opportunism. Someone who will act as your last line of defense. Please help me defend you and keep this ship of state afloat. The more you can give, the more voters I can reach. If I can reach enough of them, we--together--will be in a better position to keep us safe and free.