RantCrush Top 5: December 14, 2016

Yesterday Governor John Kasich of Ohio vetoed the much-criticized “heartbeat bill,” that would have made it illegal to have an abortion after six weeks of pregnancy. At six weeks, many women don’t even realize they are pregnant.

But Kasich did sign into law the other abortion bill that Ohio lawmakers recently passed. That one puts a 20-week limit on abortions, with no exceptions for rape or incest. According to Kasich, the heartbeat bill would have a harder road if legally challenged, as similar laws in other states have been deemed unconstitutional. But pro-choice activists decry the 20-week ban as well. So…maybe it’s just time for male politicians to stop deciding what women can and can’t do with their own bodies?

Of the sponsors of the Ohio abortion law were 88% men. Gov. John Kasich is a man. Why do women need men to make their choices for them?

— JRehling (@JRehling) December 14, 2016

Emma Von Zeipel

Emma Von Zeipel is a staff writer at Law Street Media. She is originally from one of the islands of Stockholm, Sweden. After working for Democratic Voice of Burma in Thailand, she ended up in New York City. She has a BA in journalism from Stockholm University and is passionate about human rights, good books, horses, and European chocolate. Contact Emma at EVonZeipel@LawStreetMedia.com.