The Power of Menstrual Politics
The latest in the abortion wars:
“One Indiana woman recently created the Facebook page Periods for Pence where she encourages others to call the governor’s office to report their periods, since they could technically be having a miscarriage.”
A new generation of feminists is defying classic menstrual taboos by the simplest possible method: just talking about menstruation. The latest brilliant tactic by an anonymous menstrual/abortion rights activist may be the most creative means yet to inform male politicians that they don’t have the right to regulate women’s wombs.
P.S. Menstrual politics are dominating this week’s news! Check out this awesome article giving us a glimpse at what a menstrual entrepreneurial spirit looks like.