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by refurb 718 days ago
Indeed.

It seems like people don't understand how the system works.

Congress cries about Roe vs. Wade, but the power is entirely in their hands to pass federal law to secure abortion rights.

It's like the police crying that someone should do something about crime.

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Gerrymandering has removed much of the incentive on congresspersons to act affirmatively to pass legislation.
Congress passed almost 100 bills in 2023 and voted on many, many more.

I think they’re doing ok.