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Illinois GOP bill attacks single moms: No birth certificate or financial aid without the father

solarbird:

profeminist:

“The measure, which amends the state’s Vital Records Act, would prevent the child from receiving a birth certificate or financial assistance if the father was not identified.

The bill states:

“Provides that if the unmarried mother cannot or refuses to name the child’s father, either a father must be conclusively established by DNA evidence or, within 30 days after birth, another family member who will financially provide for the child must be named, in court, on the birth certificate. Provides that absent DNA evidence or a family member’s name, a birth certificate will not be issued and the mother will be ineligible for financial aid from the State for support of the child.”

Ed Yohnka of the Illinois American Civil Liberties Union told the Chicagoist that the bill was troubling even though it was not expected to pass the Democratic supermajority in the state House.”

Read the full piece here

Also: Illinois Bill Would Make Life Even More Difficult For Single Moms

REMEMBER: THE REPUBLICAN WAR ON WOMEN AND LGBTQIA+ WON’T STOP UNTIL WE STOP IT. U.S. READERS, REGISTER TO VOTE HERE

I swear it’s all about sadism. That’s all the GOP is at this point. Sadistic motherfuckers whose lives aren’t complete unless they’re hurting somebody.

Republican National Committee Endorses Anti-Trans ‘Bathroom Bills’ | Advocate.com

ramonajp:

It’s officially official. If you vote Republican, you are in no way an “ally” of the trans community.

If you fail to vote Democratic this November, you are aiding and abetting the zealots and bigots who want to make my life more difficult and dangerous.