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Three Texas doctors sanctioned after women die from lack of reproduction care (Original Post) BlueWaveNeverEnd 7 hrs ago OP
courtesy of the "pro-life" party Skittles 6 hrs ago #1
Gee, how could anyone POSSIBLY have seen this coming???? AZ8theist 6 hrs ago #2
These "sanctions" are a JOKE omfg AZJonnie 6 hrs ago #3
And isn't there already a group of women from Texas who joined together after they were harmed Rhiannon12866 6 hrs ago #4
Caitlin Bernard is a hero of mine jfz9580m 5 hrs ago #5
This is the woman who I remember, Amanda was on the news a lot back then, telling her painful story Rhiannon12866 4 hrs ago #6
Thanks jfz9580m 4 hrs ago #7
There should be an organization dedicated to spreading the names far & wide of each doctor that refuses care to a Maraya1969 3 hrs ago #8
This is rich Redleg 23 min ago #9

AZJonnie

(3,810 posts)
3. These "sanctions" are a JOKE omfg
Wed Apr 22, 2026, 03:38 AM
6 hrs ago

Of course, without knowing anything about the doctors, I'm inclined to blame the state of Texas a hell of a lot more for creating this murderous situation in the first place.

Rhiannon12866

(257,035 posts)
4. And isn't there already a group of women from Texas who joined together after they were harmed
Wed Apr 22, 2026, 03:48 AM
6 hrs ago

From lack of reproductive care??

jfz9580m

(17,432 posts)
5. Caitlin Bernard is a hero of mine
Wed Apr 22, 2026, 04:57 AM
5 hrs ago

I thought it was obscene that she was docked for doing the right thing.

Rhiannon12866

(257,035 posts)
6. This is the woman who I remember, Amanda was on the news a lot back then, telling her painful story
Wed Apr 22, 2026, 05:16 AM
4 hrs ago
'I nearly died.' A Texas woman shares her powerful testimony in Texas abortion lawsuit - ABC News



A Texas woman recounts to ABC News Live her experience of sharing emotional testimony with a courtroom about her pregnancy complications as a group of women sue Texas over its abortion law. - Jul 21, 2023.



jfz9580m

(17,432 posts)
7. Thanks
Wed Apr 22, 2026, 05:26 AM
4 hrs ago

I hope her lawsuit gets traction.The way these guys cause loss of life and time by refusing to accept women’s choices, when it isn’t stuff like being an anti-vaxxer or the areas of “freedom” the right exclusively champions. It is ott.

Maraya1969

(23,516 posts)
8. There should be an organization dedicated to spreading the names far & wide of each doctor that refuses care to a
Wed Apr 22, 2026, 06:26 AM
3 hrs ago

Woman because they’re afraid of their license or because of just acting like a bunch of pussies. That’s not what the doctor supposed to do. They have an obligation to take care of the person in front of them. Their obligation is not to sit there and think about their job.

Redleg

(6,985 posts)
9. This is rich
Wed Apr 22, 2026, 09:33 AM
23 min ago

The state has intentionally made it more risky for physicians to deal with medical emergencies that might lead to the death of the fetus. Medical staff are caught between a rock and a hard place. Some choose the "safe" route and deny care.

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