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Anyone watching Texas senator Wendy Davis filibuster the anti-abortion bill?

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MmeLindor · 25/06/2013 21:08

You can watch here

She has to talk till midnight, so that is 13hours. Without a break, without sitting down.

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FreedomOfTheTess · 26/06/2013 12:57

Yes it could happen again, and Lt. Governor Dewhurst has said Governor Rick Perry might call another special session, to get the bill passed.

These women will be back though, and Democrats around the U.S. have said they'd travel to Texas, and join in and support Texans.

If they do call another session, they'll have an even BIGGER fight on their hands!

eurozammo · 26/06/2013 12:54

Kudos (as my US colleagues say) to your aunt freedom, and of course to Wendy.

I love that Obama tweeted his support.

I can't believe (or maybe I can) that the Republicans tried to skew the time of the vote - lying barstewards!

MmeLindor · 26/06/2013 12:53

Freedom
I love your aunt too. Please thank her and your cousin, in lieu of all those brave women who stood with Wendy.

5madthings
Yes, I was going to suggest Planned Parenthood too. They do such great work.

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Quenelle · 26/06/2013 12:50

What an amazing woman. How fantastic that Wendy Davis' stand was successful.

Can this happen again? If so how many times? Until one side gives up?

MaggieMaggieMaggieMcGill · 26/06/2013 12:47

I tried to tweet the bbc but I'm on my phone and have no clue how to work the mobile site.

FreedomOfTheTess · 26/06/2013 12:47

My aunt has been waiting a long time for this, because Texas is obviously a red state, and she and others like her have felt like a lone voice for many years.

She says the tide is turning though, that the younger generation of Texas are becoming more liberal, and some are even educating their parents.

Yes at the last election, the Republican majority grew slightly, but she said it's nowhere near like it was when the Repubs would get close to 70% of the vote share.

Her belief is, that Texas will turn blue one day, maybe not in 2016 but possibly in 2020.

leeloo1 · 26/06/2013 12:41

Wow, fantastic that she stood up for what she believed in - and for the rights of women in Texas. We need more politicians like her.

Justfornowitwilldo · 26/06/2013 12:41

Wendy rocks. As does every woman in that gallery.

5madthings · 26/06/2013 12:41

Way to go to your aunt freedom she rocks!

Justfornowitwilldo · 26/06/2013 12:39

We all love your aunt.

BoreOfWhabylon · 26/06/2013 12:37

I love your aunt too, Freedom!

Startail · 26/06/2013 12:35

BBC ap reporting it as dead now.

Awfully badly written mishmash of an article.

Wendy not named, no mention of how long she had to speak etc.

Had I not read this thread, I'd have had no idea what was involved.

If anyone knows who to email tweet to at the beeb for decent journalism please, please do!

FreedomOfTheTess · 26/06/2013 12:35

My aunt has sent a very long e-mail to Bill Zedler, the House Representative who called the protesters "terrorists", and who also went on to call the protesters the "pro-abortion crowd".

I thought you might like to read this snippet...

"I was part of the Senate protests last night and am proud to have stood up for what I believe in, which I did in support of Wendy Davis, and alongside thousands of other open-minded Texans.

My niece alerted me to the fact, that on Twitter you labeled us terrorists, which initially I found offensive. However, the more I think about it, the more I realize that in your eyes we are. We're terrorists, because we instill terror into rich, white Republican men like you, as you know we won't keep quiet anymore. We aren't the obedient women of yesteryear, we won't allow your sort to tell us what to do any long, and that terrifies you. Well I'm glad. May you long be terrified, because now we've found our voice, we're going to keep shouting."

*

I love my aunt.

Wossname · 26/06/2013 12:26

So inspiring, and appalling that it's neccessary.

Startail · 26/06/2013 12:22

Well done Wendy,!!!!!

FreedomOfTheTess · 26/06/2013 12:14

I've sent her a link via Twitter.

WhistlingBay · 26/06/2013 11:50

Amazing lady - well done Wendy.

SauceForTheGander · 26/06/2013 11:50

We need more people like this in politics. People who actually want to , in fact insist, on improving lives and make a difference.

Amazing, uplifting thing to see. Well done Wendy.

Please send her/tweet her link to this thread so she can see she's get international support. I would but I'm a Luddite and twitter confuses me.

pollywollydoodle · 26/06/2013 11:38

i had to go out when they had "voted" and really didn't e
want to go
fan-bloody-tastic result Wendy Grin
Hope you had a lovely wee!

Kewcumber · 26/06/2013 11:37

What an inspirational woman. I'd love someone to send her a link to this thread. Wendy, women all around the world salute you.

SabrinaMulhollandJjones · 26/06/2013 11:35

Wendy Davis Thanks

I'm utterly in awe of what you did.

evelynj · 26/06/2013 11:32

Great-thanks for bringing this to my attention, how wonderful.

50shadesofvomit · 26/06/2013 10:57

Wow. Just speechless. Wendy you're an absolute star to have managed this feat. I hope that you're getting lots of rest now. Congratulations and thank you for standing up for what should be a human right- the right for a woman to choose what to do with her body. Amazing lady. Just wow...

BoreOfWhabylon · 26/06/2013 10:51

Fantastic! Thanks so much for this thread and for all the explanations. Stay safe, Wonderful Wendy.

ChickensHaveNoEyebrows · 26/06/2013 10:45

Wow. Wendy Davis

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