Ronald Bruce Meyer

Ronald Bruce Meyer

@freethoughtalmanac.bsky.social

NB: I criticize Dems from the LEFT. Audiobook narrator, writer on politics, 我爱我的妻子 Uxorious husband. Doting grandfather. Atheist and materialist. Pro-democracy. Pro-choice. Anti-war. Anti-fascist. #BLM

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Human Rights Watchi is criticizing the overly restrictive regulations that South Korea plans to put in place for medication abortion. They say it will continue to impair the right of women and girls to safe and affordable abortion services.

hrw.orgSouth Korea: Medication Abortion Rules Too RestrictiveA South Korean government proposal would allow medication abortion in South Korea in 2027, but overly restrictive regulations will continue to impair the right of women and girls to safe and affordabl...

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In Liechtenstein, about 250 demonstrators marched to the prince's castle to protest against Hereditary Prince Alois' insistence on strict abortion rules. Protesters chanted: "Time-limit solution instead of princely solution" and "Not one prince decides alone, democracy must be for everyone."

yahoo.comPrince's veto sparks fury over abortion in LiechtensteinAbout 250 demonstrators marched through Vaduz to the prince's castle to protest against Hereditary Prince Alois' insistence on strict abortion rules for Liechtenstein, Swiss news agency Keystone-SDA r...

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Abortion is legal in Taiwan but abortion pills are strictly controlled. Women need a prscription and must take the pills in front of a doctor. Therefore, zero surprise that many women turn to an illegal seller. No one would profit like this if the gov't just made pills easily available and free.

taipeitimes.comCourt jails Indonesian caregiver over abortion scheme - Taipei TimesAn Indonesian caregiver living in Taiwan was today sentenced to two years and six months in prison for arranging abortions for pregnant women for a fee and selling prescription medication online. The...

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I had a similar conversation with a co-worker after the 28 year old Russian lab technician died of pneumonia - supposedly of unknown origin. We all know this 👇 is true.

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Across the US, people are being denied healthcare because of the personal beliefs of the provider or hospital. Anti-choice politicians who advanced refusal of care laws usurped anti-war “conscientious objector” language to misleadingly assign righteousness to their opposition to abortion care.

nwlc.orgRefusal of Care Laws: A Threat to Both Patient Health and States’ Protection of Abortion Access - National Women's Law CenterWhat You Can Do To Put Patients First In Your State Across the country, people are being denied the health care they want or need, not for medical or professional reasons, but because of the personal ...

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Several advocacy groups spoke to the Philippine gov't calling for abortion decriminalization and repeal of penal provisions. They argued that criminalization puts women’s health at risk, fuels stigma, and discourages women from seeking medical care.

davaotoday.comAdvocates seek repeal of abortion penalties in Revised Penal Code  | Davao TodayDAVAO CITY, Philippines—Advocates for abortion decriminalization called for repeal of penal provisions on abortion during an Oct. 12 House discussion, arguing that criminalization puts women’s health ...

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Polish women took to the streets in more than 20 cities and towns to protest the lack of access to abortion. The goverment has failed to fulfill its promise to relax Poland’s strict abortion laws. The protesters said the recent moves to ease the law are a meaningless ploy to get votes.

apnews.comWomen are protesting in Poland for free access to legal abortionsWomen are protesting in Poland for access to free and legal abortion services. Poland's abortion laws are among the most restrictive in Europe.

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Kenya - Lack of family planning education and myths behind modern contraception put off many women, who end up pregnant. Limited access to reproductive health services and reliable information, not to mention strict abortion laws, endanger health and lives.

talkafrica.co.keKenya’s Kibera Hidden Abortion Crisis: No Safe Way Out Amidst UncertaintyBy Henry Owino Kibera, Nairobi County: Before dawn breaks over Nairobi’s Kibera sprawling informal settlement, another quiet struggle is already unfolding

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In Dominica, the group ASPIRE found in a 2022 survey that 77% agree that “abortion is a medical issue, and healthcare associations should take an active role in the dialogue.” Yet there hasn't been a single statement from any professional health association since then. It's due to stigma.

dominicanewsonline.comLETTER TO THE EDITOR: Abortion stigma - evangelism v professionalism - Dominica News OnlineAll views and claims made in this article belong solely to the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Dominica News Online. Dear Editor: In the four years that our team has conducted surve...

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This article gives little indication of the horrific conditions Afghan women face when it comes to reproductive healthcare and abortion. When even a few women dare to go to hospital for an abortion (which is illegal), you know that thousands don't because of the risk.

8am.mediaAbortions Rise in Kabul Amid Worsening Economic HardshipSome health sources say that economic difficulties and families’ financial inability have led to an increase in the number of

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“Women’s health has long been ignored as a federal priority... [so] it’s hard not to point out the blatant hypocrisy of this unfunded order coming from an administration that is actively decimating health care access for women,” said National Women's Law Center.

nwlc.orgNWLC: White House Establishes Women’s Health Division Amid Major Attacks on Women’s Health - National Women's Law CenterWashington, DC – The Trump administration just announced an executive order establishing the Women’s Health Division at the National Institutes of Health, with the aim of “advancing women’s health” an...

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Malawi has a strict abortion law, but post-abortion care is available regardless of reason. A new study finds a paradox though: a service designed to save lives is underused because the women who need it most fear what will happen if they tell the truth about how their complications arose.

bioengineer.orgFear of Prosecution Silences Women Seeking Abortion Care in MalawiA qualitative study of Malawian healthcare providers and policy stakeholders reveals five interlocking barriers that keep women from disclosing unsafe abortions and delays access to post-abortion