‘Do better’
The Rally for Reproductive Freedom on Saturday was a powerful display of grassroots activism — a diverse group of humans coming together in support of the fundamental right to body sovereignty.
Unfortunately, this newspaper chose to reduce this moment to the same-old, oversimplified “pro-choice vs. pro-life” story.
Once again, the press shirks their responsibility to engage in a thoughtful, comprehensive and nuanced presentation of the issue.
Where was the coverage of the teenagers who woke up with fewer rights than their grandmothers, and decided to organize a protest?
Where was the coverage of the brave women who decided, on the spot, to share their stories of abortion and loss?
Where were the pictures of husbands, fathers, brothers and other allies who chose to support us, or of the mothers and grandmothers who have been fighting this fight for far too long?
Additionally, there were two senators, two new candidates for local office, and a local rabbi who spoke at this event.
All of whom were women.
The editorial choice to highlight the one man who came to harass us is a stunning example of the gender inequality we are fighting.
On behalf of your community: Do better.
Lori Loftin
Kurtistown
Letter was spot-on
Many thanks to Daniel Lindsay’s keen observations and understanding (Your Views, Tribune-Herald) of what our nation and society is confronting today about the constitutional challenges the U.S. Supreme Court is declaring to be the law of the land.
People are describing the court’s recent decisions regarding Roe vs. Wade and gun control as radical. It is reactionary — a desire to return to white male domination.
Imagine the “Handmaid’s Tale” governing America.
Pay attention to the issues our votes make reality, not only for tomorrow, but for the future.
Michael Grigsby
Keaau
