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I’m constantly struck by parallels between slaveholders trying to force people in non-slavery states to participate in maintaining slavery (e.g. Fugitive Slave Acts) and this sort of behavior. #Alabama senator #Tuberville is holding up promotions to force the military to stop covering travel for medical care that includes #abortion. Gift access at wapo.st/3qlP6Ln #misogyny #ReproductiveRights

The Washington PostIn Tuberville’s state, one base feels the effect of his military holds By Alexandra Heal
Eric Beckman

@heidilifeldman this analogy makes sense. need to recognize that "states' rights" was a post hoc rationalization, not an original principle.