Anita Somani District 8 OH

Anita Somani District 8 OH

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ObGyn, Mom and Ohio State Rep who believes in reproductive rights, health care reform, public education & facts.

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As a society, we must do better at supporting survivors of domestic violence and abuse. Recent political ads have shown how a survivor’s trauma can be weaponized against them - even decades later.

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As a society, we must do better at supporting survivors of domestic violence and abuse. Recent political ads have shown how a survivor’s trauma can be weaponized against them - even decades later.

It's unbelievable that anyone would take what Amy Acton endured & use it as a political weapon. Her Mom's response reflects a painful reality for so many survivors: the abuser is believed while the abused are dismissed.

Her resilience and bravery in overcoming these experiences and achieving so much are truly remarkable. Those same qualities-strength, empathy, and the courage to stand up for others-will serve us well as Governor. One of many reasons I voted for Amy Acton! #believesurvivors #ohio

Don’t forget to vote for the candidates & issues on your ballot this year! Make sure you know about the different issues before you get to the polling booth. Also, make sure you have a plan to vote early or vote on Election Day!

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The school voucher system in Ohio has officially been ruled unconstitutional. For the past 35 years, Republicans have been siphoning funds away from public schools to pay for private schools that are not accountable to anyone.

Early voting starts today! If you are working during Election Day or would simply like to cast your vote early, you can head to the polls now. Make sure you have a plan to vote this election because a democracy can’t work unless everyone votes! #vote #election #earlyvoting

The gas tax suspension may help a little bit to temporarily lower the cost of living. You can lower costs in a meaningful way by voting Democratic up and down the ballot this November. We need to take back the majority in Congress and elect Democrats statewide to make real change!

If that were true, they would have supported the dozens of bills in our affordability package and paid for this holiday using the $600 million they promised to the Haslams in the state budget. Don’t fall for the smoke and mirrors! #gas #affordability #ohiopolitics

RFK and MAHA influencers love to play two truths & a Lie. The current healthcare system is focused on treatment rather than prevention. However the answer isn’t turning away from science and paying for snake oil supplements.

Childcare is a huge source of financial stress for parents. The cost of living crisis is exacerbated by the lack of affordable care. Swipe to learn more about this issue and what my @ohhousedems colleagues are doing about it. #childcare #affordability #costofliving

Childcare is one of the main contributors to the cost of living crisis. This is bad for parents, our economy, and our state. We must address this urgent issue at the state-level now. #childcare #affordability #costofliving

In an increasingly polarized political environment, political attacks have escalated over the last few years. Amy Acton being attacked this weekend is the latest occurrence of this horrific issue. This should never be normalized. #violence #ohiopolitics #politicalattacks

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In a moment built on cruelty, kindness becomes rebellion. It’s how we stay human, how we fight back, how we refuse the world they want us to accept. I wrote about the small acts that save us and why they matter now more than ever 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻 open.substack.com/pub/thejenni...

open.substack.comWhy Kindness Still Matters in a Cruel EraIn an age that rewards cruelty, every act of compassion becomes a quiet rebellion. “To remain heartbroken is to remain human.” — Kate DiCamillo

This presidential administration has normalized cruelty and violence against marginalized communities, and it has to stop. Pierre Damas Bel had such a bright future and he should still be here. This country can’t continue like this. #ice #suicideprevention

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Ron and Cassie DeSantis: These two crooks stole $10 million from a settlement with a charity, wired it to Cassie’s fake “charity,” laundered it through two puppet organizations, and then used it for political ads in an election year. They should be in jail.

On Wednesday we celebrated Women’s Equality Day at the Statehouse. For this week’s #funfactfriday, I wanted to recap what we discussed at this event and the importance of defending the rights and freedoms centuries of women fought for. #womensequalityday #vote #votingrights #equalrightsamendment

Heres a clip from my speech at our Women’s Equality Day event yesterday. It is more important than ever to exercise your right to vote. All of your other rights and freedoms depend on it. Check your registration and make a plan to vote early ! #vote #reprorights #womensequalityday

We have three branches of government for a reason. The president should not be dictating how elections are run because that goes against everything the framers of our Constitution stood for. The best thing you can do now is check your registration and make a plan to vote.

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At the end of National Immunization Awareness Month, I wanted to spotlight some of the innovations we’ve seen in vaccine research. Vaccines already save countless lives by protecting against communicable diseases.

Last week, we talked about the dangers of injection wells and fracking. This week I wanted to spotlight the importance of investing in clean energy as well as some bills being considered at the Statehouse about this topic.

We need to protect our environment matters not only for future generations to enjoy, but also for the protection of the health and safety of current Ohioans. We are not a dumping ground for out of state fracking waste and it’s upsetting to be used that way.

We need better inspections of injection wells and stricter regulations on oil and gas companies who want to get rid of their waste here. The state should absolutely not be putting our drinking water in jeopardy in service. #dobetter #environment #fracking #gas