Mississippi state Sen. Bradford Blackmon, a Democrat, introduced a bill titled the “Contraception Begins at Erection Act” that would ban men from engaging in sexual acts not intended for fertilizing an embryo, with fines ranging from $1,000 to $10,000. The bill allows exceptions for sperm donation and contraceptive use, but is unlikely to pass in the Republican-majority state legislature. Blackmon cited the bill as a response to the focus on women in reproductive health legislation, following the 2022 Dobbs decision that overturned Roe v. Wade and led to increased restrictions on abortion and contraception in Republican-led states.
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Minnesota lawmaker shootings suspect was “prepper” who gave wife “bailout plan,” affidavit states
Vance Boelter, 57, faces multiple murder charges after fatally shooting Minnesota lawmakers Melissa Hortman and her husband, and seriously injuring Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, during separate attacks. Court documents reveal Boelter's troubling mindset, as he had warned his family about potential threats and left evidence linking him to the crime scene, prompting ongoing police investigations. Need More Context? 🔎
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