"A Texas bill would make it possible to put women to death for having abortions"

What's behind the GOP's new threats to Roe v. Wade? Gerrymandered districts that let Republicans push extreme policies. [All On The Line] [ {NAME} -- That is a real headline from last week. It's what the Washington Post calls "the brainchild of [Texas] state Rep. Tony Tinderholt," a Republican from Arlington, Texas, who argues he wants to make women "more personally responsible" for their actions. This bill isn't likely to become law. But it's earned a hearing in the Texas state legislature and national attention -- and it's part of an undeniable 2019 pattern of extreme Republican positions that threaten our reproductive rights. [What's the secret force behind these new, far-right threats to Roe v. Wade? Gerrymandering. In Texas, Ohio, and Georgia, Republican representatives like Tony Tinderholt know they won't be held accountable for extreme anti-abortion positions like this. It's up to us to fix the problem.]( [JOIN THE TEAM]( Think about what we've seen in the past week, {NAME}: Just last Friday, Ohio Republican Gov. Mike DeWine signed into law a "Heartbeat Bill," a new law that will prohibit abortions after doctors can discern a fetal heartbeat -- something that happens at six weeks of pregnancy (and before some women even know they're pregnant!). This will be one of the most restrictive abortion laws in the country ... do you think that's what moderate Ohio voters signed up for? And in Georgia, a nearly-identical Heartbeat Bill is now at the desk of Republican Gov. Brian Kemp -- the same guy who won last November's election after shamelessly suppressing votes. Georgia voters don't want this, either: Almost 7 in 10 believe abortion should be legal, and 56% say they're less likely to vote for a politican who supports criminalizing abortion. But with Republicans in gerrymandered districts leading the way, that's what these moderate states will get -- representatives who push extreme, far-right policies because they're more worried about a primary than a general election. It's up to us to fight back and change the system -- fair districts will help us elect representatives who will actually listen to the voters they represent and reflect the will of the people. Say you'll stand up against extreme policies that threaten our reproductive rights: [I'M IN]( Thanks, Erika Erika Sanchez Digital Director, All On The Line Paid for by Organizing for Action. Contributions or gifts to Organizing for Action are not tax deductible. This email was sent to: {EMAIL}. If that is not your preferred email address, you can update your information [here](=/). We believe that emails are a vital way to stay in direct contact with supporters. Click [here]( if you'd like to unsubscribe from these messages. Paid for by Organizing for Action, P.O. Box 618120 Chicago, IL 60661