It will be a rough session for fellow feminists. A state Republican majority in all three branches makes it difficult to pass a female friendly bill. The Republicans have decided to make social issues a priority even during this budget year. Reproductive rights, gay marriage ban and de-funding Planned Parenthood are up for grabs. The Indianapolis Star put it succinctly-- this session should focus on finances, not wedge issues. Is this the beginning of a “truce” or politics as usual? Nationally, the good news is repealing the Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy passed in the lame duck session. Other battles brewing include debt reduction cuts that will affect women and families and possibly increasing the retirement age. Indiana has only 3 out of 9 Democratic House members. The two Senate seats belong to Republicans.
Contact your legislator and make your voice heard! You can find out the names of legislator(s) by going to www.in.gov/sos.
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