on state alliances |penny for your thoughts ep. 12

In this week's Penny For Your Thoughts, I kind of want to dive into the topic of state alliances within the context of mutual aid, with a special focus on New Jersey's role as a 'lifeline state' but I feel very strongly about this subject overall for all states. I also find it fascinating how the state's decision to codify the right to abortion into law provides a crucial shield for reproductive healthcare, protecting patients and doctors from out-of-state interference and question why other states are reluctant to do the same. IF you're in New Jersey, and you haven't voted yet, go and vote. If you're not in New Jersey, penny for your thoughts on states working together and voting as a way to protect states around you? 00:00 Introduction to State Alliances 00:15 New Jersey: A Lifeline State 02:54 The Reality of Class Warfare 03:44 Historical Context of State Resistance 06:13 The Importance of Interstate Mutual Aid 07:21 The Illusion of Safety and the Role of Voting 09:57 Conclusion and Final Thoughts 🎙️ Penny for Your Thoughts is a (semi) weekly (ish😬👉🏾👈🏾) voice note to the community where reflection meets resistance and culture meets critique. 💬 What’s your penny? Drop your reflections in the comments or send it in: worthapenny@altmail.kr reproductive resources in New Jersey: The two Planned Parenthood affiliates in New Jersey — Planned Parenthood of Northern, Central, and Southern New Jersey and Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan New Jersey — provide a full range of reproductive health care services, including: ○ Lifesaving cancer screenings ○ Birth control and emergency contraception ○ Testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections and HIV/AIDS ○ Abortion ○ Options education ○ Sex education ○ Annual wellness exams ○ also a proud abortion provider, and health centers ensure that patients have accurate and non-judgmental information about all of their options. — 🖤 Join the The Tragic Optimist’s Club newsletter: https://dasiasade.substack.com 📚 Read with us — We the Public Book Club: https://fable.co/club/the-public-square-with-dasia-washington-229317109835 ❤️ We The Public Discord: https://discord.gg/zunNCc2v 🛼 Learn to skate: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-dIFW_k3wDPDQOm1P1on4Ts-_M4GBSgS 🔥Learn to skate with structure with my skate course: https://dasiasade.com/products/adult-beginner-rollerskate-course-roll-with-the-flow ☕ buy me a coffee/support this work: https://buymeacoffee.com/dwdoesitk 📷 IG - https://www.instagram.com/dasiadoesit/ 🎵TT - https://www.tiktok.com/@dasiadoesit #PennyForYourThoughts #DasiaSade #dasiadoesit #tragicoptimism #tragicoptimist