Daily Skimm Weekend: Oh, what’s going on?

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June 25, 2022
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End of Roe v. Wade: For nearly 50 years, Americans had a constitutional right to abortion. Yesterday, that right was taken away. 

The Story

Weeks after an unprecedented leak, the Supreme Court officially overturned Roe v. Wade. Meaning, there is no longer a federal constitutional right to an abortion. And the legal status of abortion is up to each state. Within hours, bans went into effect in eight states — Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Utah — with at least five more expected to follow within weeks. 

Fill me in. 

The ruling came down because of a Mississippi case about whether the state could ban most abortions after 15 weeks. In a 6-3 decision, the conservative supermajority said it could — and in doing so, five justices also decided to overturn Roe. Saying that their predecessors were “egregiously wrong” to give the right to abortion in the first place. Because, as Justice Samuel Alito argued in the majority opinion, ‘it's not in the Constitution, even implicitly.’ Worth noting: The Constitution doesn't actually mention women...in any way. Chief Justice John Roberts voted with the majority in the Mississippi case, but rejected their logic in overturning Roe. And the three dissenting justices — Stephen Breyer, Elena Kagan, Sonia Sotomayor — argued their colleagues had revoked a “50-year-old constitutional right that safeguards women’s freedom and equal station.”

What happens now? 

In total, 26 states are expected to ban abortion, leaving more than 33 million women without access to abortion care. Reminder: At least 1 in 4 women will have an abortion by the time they're 45. And they choose to have abortions for lots of reasons, including medically risky pregnancies and maternal health. Now, many will be forced to forego that choice. Which, history shows us, will put women’s lives at serious risk. Especially since abortion providers have already been overwhelmed by demand. Meanwhile, those who have fought to ban abortion for decades are rejoicing.

So what’s being done?

Certain states (see: Connecticut and California) have vowed to be safe havens for abortion access. While others (see: New York) are pouring extra funding into abortion care. And President Joe Biden implored Congress to “restore the protections of Roe v. Wade as federal law.” Meanwhile, many fear this decision will impact other rights, like contraception (including IVF), same-sex relationships, and same-sex marriage. Since Justice Clarence Thomas suggested the cases that gave us those rights needed to be revisited.  

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The end of Roe means the end of a constitutional right that, for nearly half a century, gave people agency over their bodies and reproductive choices. Already, the US has the highest maternal mortality rate of developed nations. And studies have shown that number could increase in the wake of abortion bans. While the full picture of a post-Roe world isn’t clear, there’s no debate about the health risks

PS: With Roe gone, these four advocacy groups promise to keep up the fight.

What's Happening

...in other big news: Finally, some bipartisan gun legislation.

…in your kitchen: The Daily Harvest recall has people double-checking their frozen meals.

…in your watchlist: The Janes.” A documentary that shines a light on the underground network of women who provided affordable and safe abortions in the days before Roe.

…in your headphones: House music is back? Beyoncé and Drake are giving their blessing to dance the summer blues away.

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In light of current events, there’s a lot to read. So we're giving you a look at the articles we've saved, texted, and emailed to our friends...

Downtime

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Downtime doesn’t have to mean doing nothing...but sometimes that’s just what you need. 

What a year this week has been. And now's as good a time as ever to take a quick beat. Enter: meditation

If you struggle to sit still, a guided one can be a great way to get started. Try this app, or these ones, which offer a variety of calming content that’s designed to help improve sleep, reduce stress and anxiety, and even boost focus and happiness. Or if you need to scream it out, try this meditation practice.

Eyes On: The 2022 Midterms

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The midterm elections have a big impact on the policies that affect our day-to-day lives. So we’re here to help you Skimm Your Ballot. And Skimm what’s going on next week…

State(s) of Play: On Tuesday, June 28, there are primary elections in Colorado (Senate, House, Governor), Illinois (Senate, House, Governor), New York (Senate, Governor), Oklahoma (Senate, House, Governor), Utah (Senate, House), and primary runoff elections in Mississippi.

The Talkers: 

  • In Colorado, redistricting created a new competitive House district just north of Denver — and increased the odds that Rep. Lauren Boebert (R) will keep her seat.

  • In Illinois, Rep. Bobby Rush (D) is retiring after three decades serving Chicago’s South Side. Now, 17 Dems are running to replace him, including one of Jesse Jackson’s sons. 

  • In New York, voters will head to polls for the first of two primaries. In this one, Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) — who took office after Andrew Cuomo’s resignation —  is running for her first full term. While she has the advantage over the Dems, the GOP race is much tighter. Rep. Lee Zeldin and Andrew Giuliani (yes, the son of Rudy Giuliani) are in an almost dead heat, according to one poll. Meanwhile, both parties' primaries for the seat held by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D) are uncontested.

  • In Oklahoma, voters get to choose two Senate nominees. The first is for the office held by incumbent James Lankford (R), who some expect will keep his seat. The second is to replace Sen. James Inhofe (R), who is retiring. With 13 candidates in that GOP primary, it’s a crowded race. 

  • In Utah, for the first time ever, there won’t be a Democrat running in the Senate election. That’s because Dems opted to back Evan McMullin, an independent. He’ll likely face incumbent Sen. Mike Lee (R), who is expected to win over his two GOP challengers.

PS: The results of these elections are up to the voters. Click here to learn more about how to make your vote count.

Skimm Picks

Here are today’s recs to help you live a smarter life…

1. How to find a therapist without tons of searching. This service connects you with one of 25,000 therapists based on what you’re working through. So you can talk to someone whose approaches and focus work best for you. Here’s 20% off your first month.*

2. Summer shoes you'll definitely wanna add to cart. Like lightweight and comfy options, walking shoes to travel in, and the best white sneakers to complete your outfit.

3. What's new in our Skimm Tested series. We've been busy reviewing some of the hottest products in the game. Next up: the Solawave Skincare Wand and the Bissell CrossWave Vacuum. Check 'em out.

Skimm More

More Skimm, more knowledge. Here’s what else we covered this week…

  • Everything you need to know about abortion pills

  • Check out how Starbucks and other companies are taking a stance on abortion

  • Tegan and Sara talk about coming out and LGBTQ+ mental health

  • If “Hot Girl Summer” is not your thing, find your true summer vibe here 

Save the Date

Like ours, your work and personal calendars are probably hectic. So here are some events you should know about...

New York City Pride March and San Francisco Pride Parade.

The 2022 BET Awards. Expect performances from Lizzo, Latto, and Chance the Rapper. And thoughts from Lil Nas X.

Wimbledon begins. Fix yourself a Pimm's Cup and watch GOAT Serena Williams serve it all she's got.

PS: Want more events like this on your cal? theSkimm App gives you a heads-up on when everything from holidays to sports games to awards shows are going down. Download it here.

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