Podcasts about Right to work

This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, we kick things off with John Reid, Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Virginia, to talk about his “Real Virginia Agenda,” from workforce freedom to the gerrymandering Democrats are trying to push this week in Virginia—going against the will of Virginians—and his unconventional AI debate with opponent Ghazala Hashmi, who refused to debate him, so he debated an AI version of her using only her real quotes. Then Gary Gygi joins us to break down the upcoming Federal Reserve System meeting and what it could mean for interest rates and the economy. We're also joined by Anna Giaritelli of the Washington Examiner to discuss her powerful new memoir Under Assault and its message of justice and accountability. We wrap up with Henry Olsen, who explains why Argentina's upcoming elections matter for the United States and what's at stake globally. And stay tuned for Kiley's Corner, where she dives into the chilling story of the Highway Serial Killings. We end the podcast with John Reid's full AI Debate. You can also watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWe1PbGIZw4&t=123s  

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X: @JohnReid4VA @ileaderssummit @americasrt1776 @NatashaSrdoc @JoelAnandUSA @supertalk Join America's Roundtable (https://americasrt.com/) radio co-hosts Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy with John Reid who is running for Lieutenant Governor in the Commonwealth of Virginia. John has been the award-winning host of the WRVA Morning Show — one of America's longest-running conservative talk radio programs. John is the founder and chair of The Virginia Council, where he brings together parents, educators, and community leaders to defend Virginia's cultural heritage, promote civic education, and stand up for the values that make our Commonwealth strong. He began his career in public service as one of the final interns to President Ronald Reagan in Los Angeles. He went on to serve as Communications Director for U.S. Senator George Allen and later led national messaging efforts as Chief Communications Officer for Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America — the largest new-generation veterans organization in the country. The conversation with John Reid focuses on: * Virginia's economy and creating private sector jobs. * Keeping Virginia as a right to work state. * The significance of parental rights in America's school system. * Securing law and order in Virginia and America. * The vital importance of combating anti-Semitism. * Addressing increased energy demand for Virginians. americasrt.com (https://americasrt.com/) https://ileaderssummit.org/ | https://jerusalemleaderssummit.com/ America's Roundtable on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/americas-roundtable/id1518878472 X: @JohnReid4VA @ileaderssummit @americasrt1776 @NatashaSrdoc @JoelAnandUSA @supertalk America's Roundtable is co-hosted by Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy, co-founders of International Leaders Summit and the Jerusalem Leaders Summit. America's Roundtable (https://americasrt.com/) radio program focuses on America's economy, healthcare reform, rule of law, security and trade, and its strategic partnership with rule of law nations around the world. The radio program features high-ranking US administration officials, cabinet members, members of Congress, state government officials, distinguished diplomats, business and media leaders and influential thinkers from around the world. Tune into America's Roundtable Radio program from Washington, DC via live streaming on Saturday mornings via 68 radio stations at 7:30 A.M. (ET) on Lanser Broadcasting Corporation covering the Michigan and the Midwest market, and at 7:30 A.M. (CT) on SuperTalk Mississippi — SuperTalk.FM reaching listeners in every county within the State of Mississippi, and neighboring states in the South including Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana and Tennessee. Tune into WTON in Central Virginia on Sunday mornings at 6:00 A.M. (ET). Listen to America's Roundtable on digital platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, Google and other key online platforms. Listen live, Saturdays at 7:30 A.M. (CT) on SuperTalk | https://www.supertalk.fm

10/21/2025 PODCAST Episode #3070 GUESTS: Todd Sheets, Alfredo Ortiz, Mark Mix+ YOUR CALLS! at 1-888-480-JOHN (5646) and GETTR Live! @jfradioshow #GodzillaOfTruth #TruckingTheTruth

9/22/2025 PODCAST Episode #3034 GUESTS: Dave Brat, Jace White, Dr. Peter McCullough+ YOUR CALLS! at 1-888-480-JOHN (5646) and GETTR Live! @jfradioshow #GodzillaOfTruth #TruckingTheTruth

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Send us a textStefania Grimaldi works with the social cooperative La Collina in Trieste Italy.  This particular social cooperative was formed in 1988 and employees 200 people, 35 percent of which are considered “disadvantaged.”   In this episode, we briefly explore the origins of the social cooperative network in Trieste – starting with the first one called the Basaglia SC, which was features recently in a movie called 50 Years of CLU. We explore the two different types of social cooperatives – Type A and Type B.  In particular, we are interested in the Type B social cooperative because e they train and employ people who fall int the disadvantaged sector – which can involve physical and mental disability, substance use addiction and past experience with incarceration. What is interesting is how the social cooperative must operate like a business and coimpete in the market place to secure contracts to provide labor and services.  La Collina will be competing with other private entities – and therefore their workforce must be up to the job. We explore their pathway to work which involves mentoring and internship before full employment status is achieved.   The cost of the internship is underwritten by the health agency, ASUGI.   The take-aways for an American audience are threefold:·       Work is a human right, guaranteed by the UN Declaration of Human Rights and the Convention on Rights for Persons with Disabilities.  ·       So-called disadvantaged workers can achieve full employment and pursue their life aspirations·       The proper supports must be in place to ensure people are trained and prepared to pursue their employment goals  

In our third hour, we check in on the markets with Greer Financial's Michael Greer, and we continue to discuss the subject of "right to work" in Virginia.

Guest: David Bacon is a photojournalist, author, political activist, and union organizer. His work focuses on labor issues, particularly those related to immigrant labor. He has written several books and numerous articles on the subject. He is the author of The Children of NAFTA, Communities Without Borders, Illegal People, The Right to Stay Home, and In the Fields of the North. Photo by David Bacon. At a protest against immigration detentions in Santa Maria, CA, a young woman holds a sign honoring the work her parents have done as farmworkers, June 2025. The post The Military Response to Sanctuary Cities & Immigrant's Right to Work appeared first on KPFA.

The South is famously averse to unions. These days, that's especially true in Nashville. Plus the local news for June 2, 2025, and TVA's coal about-face. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

So Abigail says she is not going to repeal the right of work but Jeff says HOGWASH!!!

Guests: Mark Mix, President, National Right To Work (NTRW.org) Will Sussman, Client, National Right To Work Legal Foundation (NTRW.org) - Former Doctoral Student, MIT See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labor issues may end up being a big campaign issue in the statewide elections this year. Michael Pope reports on a question that has vexed Democrats for years. In a written statement, former Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger did not commit to repealing the Right to Work Law. Here is the entire statement from her campaign to […]

Mark Mix from National Right To Work comments on the pro union Labor Secretary nominated by President Trump and the direction the Administration appears to be taking regrding labor law and worker freedom. Mix contrasts that with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's decision to eliminate the union presence in the TSA.

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11:05A – 11:22A (17mins) Greg Mourad Right To Work Right To Work Includes Right To Not Have To Pay Union Fees To People Who We Disagree With 11:25 – 11:37 (17mins) Feature: "CHAT BOX!!" 11:41 – 11:56 (15mins) Vic's Guest: Soulard Gyro- Ernad Kavka In-StudioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of the podcast, Mark Mix, President of the National Right to Work Committee dives into the Right to Work movement and what it means for American workers. He breaks down how these laws give employees the freedom to choose union membership without fear of losing their jobs.With just over 50% of our country embracing Right to Work, and with 24 states still choosing to resist, Mix highlights the economic impact, citing a 50-year study that links these laws to higher job growth, especially in the manufacturing industry. Furthermore, Mix examines union influence in politics, revealing how 60% of union households backed President Trump in 2024 and exposes union tactics like astroturfing town halls.You can keep up with the great work of Mark Mix and the National Right to Work Committee by visiting their website: NRTWC.orgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is work a fundamental right? Dan Corder speaks with Clotilde Angelucci, Acting Project Lead at Youth Capital, about the urgent issue of youth unemployment and the policies shaping young people’s futures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here's your local news for Thursday, February 20: WPR reports that some fossil-fuel projects like Enbridge's Line 5 could get fast-tracked by the Trump Administration; meanwhile, the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association says it will comply with a directive to ban transgender athletes from women's sports. Locally, Metro Transit is apologizing for service disruptions today, amid a labor action from Metro drivers as the city negotiates a new contract with Teamsters Local 120. And the Madison School Board appears unlikely to approve a new charter school next week, leaving its architects to pursue accreditation through UW. WORT reporter Nate Carlin heads to a press conference of Meriter nurses held in the midst of their ongoing contract negotiations. And Tami Jackson, public policy analyst at the Wisconsin Board for People With Disabilities, joins reporter Maria Segura to talk about what potential Medicaid cuts would entail. Later in the show, we hear from landscaper Action Jackson, talk solar panel installation, and reflect on what it means to stand up to power.  

COULD WE GET A NATIONAL RIGHT TO WORK BILL? The introduction of the National Right to Work Act in the U.S. House and Senate. The bill would end forced union dues payments for private sector employees across the country. Its introduction comes as a fight is brewing on Capitol Hill over Lori Chavez-DeRemer, whose confirmation hearing for Labor Secretary is coming up soon. Chavez-DeRemer backed the PRO Act when she was in Congress, which would have eliminated every state Right to Work law. I've got Mark Mix, the National Right to Work Committee President, on today to talk about the bill just introduced by Rand Paul. He's on at 1pm, follow them on X here or on Facebook here.

February 19, 2025 ~ Patrick Semmens, National Right to Work Committee Spokesman discusses the National Right to Work Act as well as his organization's concerns over Trump's labor secretary nominee.

Just hours after delivering her budget address to the New Hampshire legislature, Gov. Kelly Ayotte talks to NHJournal about the details -- including her actual position on expanding Education Freedom Accounts, and her rebuttal to Democrats' claims of 'downshifting.'The new GOP governor also addresses her commitment to passing bail reform, why her budget contains actual cuts, not just "slowed spending," and what the heck happened with the GOP's Right-To-Work crash-and-burn minutes after her address.PLUS -- The Wile E. Coyote Democratic Caucus rides again!Hosted by Michael Graham, Managing Editor of NHJournal.Sponsored by Perfect Smiles of Nashua.Click here to support the independent journalism at NHJournal.com.

9-9:30am Rachel Burgin, Northeast Deputy Regional director for Americans for Prosperity, joins the show to discuss their efforts to make Vermont more affordable.  9:30-10am John Kalb, Vice President for National Right to Work Committee, will discuss New Hampshire's attempt to pass a right to work law this week 10-10:30am Chris Maidment, republican strategist, joins the show to discuss the chances Tulsi Gabbard and RFK Jr. are confirmed by the Senate 10:30-11am David From, Host of the American Potential Podcast, talks about hosting a top 100 US podcast and the influence it has had in Washington DC and state houses across the nation

Different than the external act of going into facilities where there is no union and attempting to start one—Internal Organizing is fundamentally about building a union culture in your workplace where, when given the choice to belong or opt out of the Union, workers would ultimately desire to be a part of it. This is the only way to strengthen our Local Unions against the rising threat of Right-to-Work laws. Learn how BCTGM local Unions are doing it in the Right to Work states of Indiana, Kentucky and Oklahoma. We hear from:  David Woods, BCTGM International Secretary-Treasurer/Director of Organization Clint Lathrop, BCTGM Local 372A (Indianapolis, Ind.) Business Agent Rob Gaskins, BCTGM Local 57 (Columbus, Ohio) Business Agent Karlos Brothers, BCTGM Local 366G (Oklahoma City, Okla.) President Darian Haggins, BCTGM 366G (Oklahoma City, Okla.) Vice President with historical clips from former BCTGM Director of Organization John Price We dedicate this episode to our late Organizing Director John Price, who dedicated his entire working life to helping workers organize with the BCTGM. We will continue the fight in his honor. 

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Members of the General Assembly are moving forward with three constitutional amendments proposed by Democrats. But as Michael Pope tells us, they are rejecting an amendment supported by Republicans.

Members of the General Assembly are moving forward with three constitutional amendments proposed by Democrats. But as Michael Pope tells us, they are rejecting an amendment supported by Republicans.

Good Morning from the Marc Cox Morning Show!! Marc & Kim have a great show planned for you. This Hour: * There is a new sheriff in town * Trump gets right to work * Kim on a Whim. Kim vs. CBP One App. Kim and Marc discuss Trump shutting down the CBP One App hours after taking office and the impact it will have. They also talk about the Left saying this is a bad decision. * The Media already saying not enough diversity in Trump's cabinet Coming Up: John Lamping and In Other News with Ethan

Members of the General Assembly are debating restrictions on labor unions. Michael Pope reports.

Kerry Lutz and Mark Mix discussed the evolving landscape of labor representation, highlighting the Republican Party's emerging role as a voice for the working class. They criticized a recent contract permitting Social Security Administration workers to telework for four years, arguing it compromises government efficiency and accountability, especially given that only 10% of government office spaces are utilized, which raises concerns about taxpayer waste. The potential for union litigation over remote work policies and the negative economic impact on local businesses reliant on government worker foot traffic were also noted. NRTW raised issues regarding the monopoly power of union officials in the public sector, referencing historical opposition to government unionization and the financial struggles of states like California, New York, and Illinois. The discussion included the benefits of right-to-work laws, which promote accountability among union officials and attract economic development. Lutz compared the budgets of Florida and New York, emphasizing Florida's lower tax burden and strong rainy day fund, while NRTW suggested that right-to-work states may gain electoral votes as people migrate for better economic conditions.  Find Mark here: https://www.nrtw.org and here: https://www.nrtwc.org Find Kerry here: https://financialsurvivalnetwork.com and here: https://inflation.cafe

Mark Mix, is President of the National Right to Work Committee which is a 2.8-million-member public policy organization. He also serves as President of the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation. National Right to Work Blasts Rumored Teamsters-Backed Candidate for Trump Labor Sec

Join us on this episode of DriveThruHR as we sit down with Kim Kavin, (X)co-founder of the Fight For Freelancers coalition and a leading voice in the movement to protect the rights of independent contractors. Kim shares her journey into advocacy and offers sharp insights into the challenges posed by sectoral organizing and freelance-busting legislation, such as California's AB5, the Massachusetts ballot measure, and the PRO Act. We'll explore why these legislative efforts have sparked such fierce debates, what they mean for the future of freelance work, and how policymakers can find balanced, bipartisan solutions. Kim also discusses the workforce transformation from 1955 to 2025, emphasizing the growing need for a labor policy that respects the rights of both traditional employees and independent contractors. If you're a freelancer, small business owner, or HR professional, this conversation is packed with practical advice on how to get involved, protect your rights, and help shape the future of work. Don't miss this engaging and informative discussion with one of the leading advocates for America's independent workforce! Tune in to learn how we can ensure everyone has a seat at the labor policy table.

Hush money payments are made every day. Mark interviews Economist Steve Moore. Mark and Steve talked about Trump's election causing a Spike in the Markets. Trump's election proves the American people trust him.

Guest Mark Mix, National Right to Work Committee, joins to discuss latest strikes in nation. Discussion of right to work push in the nation, unions threating to shut down economy, and focus of blue collar workers and average American making impact on election this year.  Is it Columbus day or Indigenous People's Day? Discussion of selective history, victimization, and push to hate white men...while trying to win their vote?  Bill Clinton makes gaffe over Democrat talking points. 

North Carolina is and will, for the foreseeable future, remain a so-called “right-to-work” state in which laws make it extremely tough build workplace unions. Despite this enormous barrier, however, there's growing evidence that interest in and support for organized labor in our state is enjoying a bit of a renaissance. With wages in many companies […]

Is every Sunday full of the "Sunday Scaries?" This week in our series, The Fight, you'll hear what God thinks about how and why we work and why He feels you and your job were created for such a time as this.   ABOUT THIS SERIES: The main message of this 4-part fight of life series is that the first step in winning that battle is understanding it's a spiritual battle. In this series, you'll challenge your congregation to push past their flesh – to be honorable husbands, loving wives, and for children to obey their parents – you'll even challenge the church. Through it all, remember, in this fight of life, the battle has already been won!   ABOUT THE FOUNDRY: The Foundry is an independent, non-denominational church in Burke, VA with the mission of "guiding people to forge a lifelong reliance on God".  Find out more at TheFoundryChurch.com

WMAL GUEST: 8:35 AM - INTERVIEW - MARK MIX - president of National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation and the National Right to Work Committee – discussed Kamala's economic plans on Labor Day.  WEBSITE: https://www.nrtw.org/ Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:  Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor,  @Jgunlock, @patricepinkfile, and @heatherhunterdc.  Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Monday, September 2, 2024 / 8 AM Hour  O'Connor and Company is proudly presented by Veritas AcademySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Mix is President of the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation, which has provided free legal aid to workers in dozens of cases involving the UAW, including at Nissan North America (Somerset, New Jersey) and NTN- Bower (Hamilton, Alabama). 1.)National Right to Work Foundation Slams Biden- Harris NLRB Rule Overturning Protections on Workers' Right to Vote in Secret on Unions. 2.) UAW filed federal charges against Trump and Elon Musk over having a conversation in which they merely mentioned firing workers who strike.

It's bad enough having to work, work, work to eke out a living. But imagine having to fight government bureaucrats for the right to work -- for the right to actually make money to provide for self and family and live independently. Well, think back to the COVID years and that's exactly what so many Americans had to do. They were ordered to stay home, stay off the streets, stay out of work and wait for the stimulus money. But just because COVID's gone doesn't mean Big Government isn't trying to dictate how and whether people can work. Melony Armstrong wanted to keep open her hair braiding business in Mississippi. Government tried to tell her she couldn't, unless she abided by certain ridiculous and costly mandates of the State Board of Cosmetology. So Melony turned to a legal group, the Institute for Justice, to sue. And seven or so years of legal fighting later -- she won. Now imagine that happening to you. Is this America, land of the free? Or not?

Griff Jenkins from FOX News Radio, calls into the Marc Cox Morning Show to talk about undocumented spouses of American citizens and their right to work in the US.

Missouri's House Speaker accused of absolute obstruction | Sarah Huckabee Sanders Podium Continues To Dominate | Michigan GOP can't take a hint on right-to-work | While Trump's In Court, women put his policies on trial in Wisconsin | Another GOP Congressman is headed for the doorThe Heartland POD, Friday April 19, 2024: Flyover Friday Learn more about our shows and sign up to become a PODHead Patreon supporter today by visiting patreon.com/theheartlandcollective - sign up today for extra shows and access including a member's chat, and more. 1. Missouri House Speaker Plocher The Blockerhttps://missouriindependent.com/2024/04/15/speaker-dean-plocher-accused-of-absolute-obstruction-in-house-ethics-investigation/BY: JASON HANCOCK - APRIL 15, 2024 9:34 PMOn Monday of this week, bipartisan leaders of the House Ethics Committee alleged that Missouri House Speaker Dean Plocher obstructed an investigation of his official acts through pressure on potential witnesses and refusing to issue subpoenas.Some potential witnesses allegedly refused to speak out of fear Plocher would use his power as speaker to retaliate against them. And Plocher refused to cooperate with the attorney hired to collect evidence for the committee. A report laying out findings from the ethics committee's months-long investigation that was released Monday night concluded the committee lacked direct evidence of ethical misconduct in Plocher's advocacy for a six-figure software contract, in his firing of a former staffer, or in years of filing false expense reimbursement reports. But Republican state Rep. Hannah Kelly of Mountain Grove, the committee's chair, and Democratic state Rep. Robert Sauls of Independence, the vice chair, said the report demonstrates “absolute obstruction” that hindered the committee's efforts to get to the truth. Plocher, a candidate for secretary of state, declined to comment. The report recommended a formal letter of disapproval for Plocher, that he hire an accounting professional to manage his expense reports moving forward, and that he refrain from retaliation against any legislator or House employee who cooperated with the committee. The report also recommended further review by the House into allegations of threats made against legislative employees during the course of the investigation. The report states Plocher's actions “substantially impair public confidence in the General Assembly,” Plocher's troubles spilled out into the public in September, when he was accused of engaging in “unethical and perhaps unlawful conduct” as part of a months-long push outside the normal bidding process to get the House to award an $800,000 contract to a private company to manage constituent information.As part of that contract push, Plocher allegedly threatened the jobs of nonpartisan staff who raised red flags. A month later, The Missouri Independent reported Plocher had on numerous occasions over the last five years illegally sought taxpayer reimbursement from the legislature for airfare, hotels and other travel costs already paid for by his campaign.As for the threats against nonpartisan staff, there was also no direct evidence implicating the speaker, though the report states that several employees testified under oath about threats and a “negative work environment.”The attorney hired to collect evidence for the committee marveled at the overarching fear of retaliation among House staff, saying “I have not encountered more unwilling witnesses in any investigation in my career. The level of fear expressed by a number of the potential witnesses is a daunting factor in completing this investigation.”2. Speak into the mic Mrs. Sanders, The People Paid Good Money For ithttps://www.axios.com/local/nw-arkansas/2024/04/17/podiumgate-audit-sarah-huckabee-sanders-arkansasAlex GoldenThe Arkansas Legislative Audit this week wrapped up its investigation into the purchase of a $19,000 podium by Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders' administration.The audit report reveals the governor's office may have broken state law in several instances, including:Applying the purchase to operating expenses when it didn't meet criteria.Not notifying the Department of Transformation and Shared Services, therefore preventing the purchase from being properly recorded.Not seeking an exemption from the state procurement director for disposal of state property.Shredding the delivery noteAltering a public record. Auditors found three versions of an invoice, two of which contained a handwritten notation made after the record was entered into the Arkansas Administrative Statewide Information System.Transformation and Shared Services also may have violated state law by excluding multiple invoices paid for with the governor's office credit card.Days before the release of the report, state Attorney General Tim Griffin said the governor is not subject to two state laws that if she were, could be problematic. The AG says the laws do not apply to the Governor of Arkansas. 3. Michigan GOP Is Gonna Try Again On Right To Workhttps://michiganadvance.com/2024/04/17/house-gop-announce-plans-to-bring-back-right-to-work-snyder-era-economic-policies/BY: KEN COLEMAN, SUSAN J. DEMAS AND KYLE DAVIDSON - APRIL 17, 2024 5:18 PMA day after state House Democrats won two special elections to regain a majority, Republicans on Wednesday announced a plan “to grow local economies”. Bringing back so-called Right to Work - a policy meant to reduce the power of labor unions - is one of the GOP's top priorities. Last year, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation repealing the 2012 Right to Work law that had been on the books since 2012. The controversial law allowed workers to get all union benefits without having to pay dues. 4. Women harmed by abortion restrictions campaign against Trump in Wisconsinhttps://wisconsinexaminer.com/2024/04/17/women-harmed-by-abortion-restrictions-campaign-against-trump-in-wisconsin/BY: BAYLOR SPEARS - APRIL 17, 2024 5:45 AMTwo women, who said their states' abortion restrictions exacerbated their experience with medical difficulties during pregnancy, told their stories Tuesday while campaigning for President Joe Biden at a round table event in Madison.Their visit is one of four stops they are making this week in Wisconsin — a battleground state that could play a decisive role in the 2024 presidential election. Democrats are focusing on abortion as an issue that could help drive voters to the polls. Amanda Zurawski of Houston, Texas said she underwent “grueling” fertility treatments for a year and a half. She and her husband, Josh were “over the moon” when she finally became pregnant. While her first trimester was pretty easy, she said she suffered from “catastrophic complications” at 18 weeks. She said she needed an abortion, but her state's abortion ban made it illegal.“My doctor would have been at risk of losing her license, hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of fines and even jail time, so I was told to just wait until I got so sick that my life was considered in danger, which is one of the rare exceptions in Texas,”. She waited three days before she developed sepsis — a potentially fatal  condition resulting from infection — and doctors finally provided her care, stabilizing her and ending her pregnancy with the baby she named Willow. She was in the intensive care unit for several days afterwards. Zurawski said she realized in her “dark and lonely hospital room” that she was “actually lucky because I lived and I knew others might not be so lucky.” “What I went through was nothing short of barbaric and it did not need to happen,” said Zurawski, who was a lead plaintiff in a lawsuit against Texas due to its abortion ban. “It was completely avoidable. It was completely preventable, and it happened because of Donald Trump.” Kaitlyn Joshua of Louisiana, said that she and her husband, Landon, were thrilled to learn that she was pregnant. They already had one daughter, who was 3, and it made sense for them to add to their family.Early in her pregnancy, Joshua said she started experiencing cramping and spotting, and at 11 weeks, she experienced major blood loss and pain. She sought care at a Baton Rouge emergency room, where she was told she was experiencing a miscarriage, but was provided no support.She said, “We're simply asking for the most basic level of internal health care but because of Donald Trump's laws, we are being denied basic care.” (Baylor Spears | Wisconsin Examiner)“Because of the state's abortion ban, the health care team was afraid. They instead sent me home, sent home on prayers. I remember the young lady said ‘We'll be praying for you and you're just gonna have to handle this at home.'” Joshua went to a second hospital where she was also told to wait. She said it took her almost a month to complete the miscarriage on her own. Women across Louisiana and across the country are having similar experiences.“Because of abortion bans, physicians simply cannot do their job and practice medicine based on their training expertise. We're simply asking for the most basic level of internal health care, but because of Donald Trump, we are being denied basic care.”Former President Donald Trump has said in recent weeks that abortion policy should be left to the states. He has also said that he would support a 16-week nationwide ban.The U.S. has been left with a patchwork of abortion laws with many states having implemented bans due to the U.S. Supreme Court's Dobbs decision that overturned Roe v. Wade.Abortion services were halted completely in Wisconsin until recently, due to an 1849 law that many thought was in force on the reversal of Roe.Rep. Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) said, “We didn't have abortions available in Wisconsin for a year. Due to a court decision, right now they're available, but we know how fragile it is, we know that that can change at any time. We also know that if Donald Trump is elected, that will almost certainly change.” 5. KS Congressman Jake LaTurner turns toward home. Andrew Solenderhttps://www.axios.com/2024/04/18/jake-laturner-retire-house-gop-kansasA 36-year-old House Republican who has served in Congress just three years said Thursday he will not seek reelection in November.Rep. Jake LaTurner's (R-Kan.) retirement is a stark addition to a trend of House Republicans sprinting for the exits after a year filled with infighting and discord.Two House Republicans told Axios they expect more retirement announcements in the coming weeks.LaTurner, who was first elected in 2020, said "the current dysfunction on Capitol Hill is distressing."  LaTurner makes nearly 20 House Republicans who have left or are planning to leave Congress without immediate plans to run for another office. Another five are seeking higher office.Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wisc.), a 40-year-old onetime GOP rising star, is planning to resign in the middle of his term to take a job in the private sector.Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.), the 48-year-old chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee who reached the zenith of his political career last year as the House speaker pro tempore, is also retiring.The retirements come as a growing number of right-wing hardliners are threatening to join an effort to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.).Johnson is moving ahead with plans to hold a vote on a foreign aid package that includes aid to Ukraine, which Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) has said would trigger a vote to remove him. The three-week speaker vacancy last year spurred a wave of retirements, particularly within the GOP.LaTurner has $676,000 cash on hand and no Republicans were running against him; this sets up a likely wild primary and maybe even a flip opportunity for Democrats.SOURCES: Michigan Advance, Wisconsin Examiner, Axios, Politico, The Missouri Independent,Pro.STateaffairs.com, Kansas reflector,  @TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and ThreadsCo-HostsAdam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85 (Twitter) @adam_sommer85 (Post)Rachel Parker @msraitchetp (Threads) Sean Diller (no social)The Heartland Collective - Sign Up Today!JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK!“Change The Conversation”Outro Song: “The World Is On Fire” by American Aquarium http://www.americanaquarium.com/

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