This weekend is the 49th anniversary of Roe v Wade. I realize that means this law has been in effect, protecting the private and most precious choices of women, for almost my entire life. That doesn’t mean I haven’t felt the need to stand up and fight for it along the way. I’m probably about 24 in this picture and had already marched on Washington at least once at that point to support and defend this law that felt so integral to my independence and empowerment as a young woman. For my entire life I have benefitted from women’s right to choose. I have always been an advocate for women. I have always been an advocate for children. I have never had an abortion. And yet the existence of Roe v Wade has shaped my sense of self, safety, freedom and autonomy as a woman. I can’t imagine how it would affect girls and women going forward in a United States without it. In a United States which would instead require every woman to bring every pregnancy to term no matter what the circumstances. In a United States that has no viable system in place to support and accommodate those women and children. I’ve spoken on this before but I’ll say it again. There is no greater evil than a child born into and left to a world of poverty, neglect and abuse. Today I vow to fight harder than ever for women and children. And of course we know that benefits all of us. Men too. And I am grateful to have grown up believing that I have autonomy over my body and my life. I wish that for every one of us.
I just got over COVID. Usually I’m pretty private but I wanted to share a little bit of my experience with y’all, particularly if you’re a parent trying to manage keeping your little ones negative in the same house, or vice versa. Because whooo that was not easy. When I tested positive I called my doctor in a panic and he broke it down for me. Masks. If you’re both masked and avoid face to face contact, that can keep the virus from spreading.
Of course avoiding face to face contact with your 10 year old is no easy feat (I can’t imagine if I had a real little!). I basically stayed in my room (here seen with Merle, who along with my other 2 dogs, was great company) and told Yoby the kitchen was off limits. Then I could go in there masked and prepare meals for both us which we’d eat in separate rooms.
Honestly the worst was not being able to hug or even make close eye contact with my son who has spent 1/5 of his life now upended from this pandemic. Kids, and all of us, have been living in fear of this thing for 2 years. And now mom has it!! And he might get it! So frightening.
Which brings me to my other point. So many lives have been lost, families have been ravaged, so much fear and suffering and loss over this thing. I am vaccinated and boosted and my case was so mild, if it wasn’t COVID I wouldn’t have missed a day of work. I was so grateful, having feared the damage, particularly to the lungs, that a bad case of COVID can do. This was the thing we’ve been running from in fear for 2 years. But I do believe my vaccines made it more mild. And my son’s vaccines protected him and made it so he could go to school after an initial isolation as long as he was masked and remained negative, which was so much better for him than knocking around a house trying to avoid his mom like the literal plague!
Please do whatever you can to keep your immune system strong, stay masked, and get the vaccine. This is our job right now. And particularly do it for those who have to be out working and then go home and keep their kids safe. Let’s help each other be healthy and well.
Reunited! And it feels so good…@thewhitelotus
Yes I’m aware I look like a crazy person but just look at these people! @dollyparton and @jamespattersonbooks at @sxsw last night. What an honor and a joy to talk to them about their new book, Run Rose Run, and Dolly’s accompanying album. It’s just all too much inspiration in one place. Thank you @sxsw and @blockchaincreativelabs for bringing me into the #Dollyverse!
Yes I’m aware I look like a crazy person but just look at these people! @dollyparton and @jamespattersonbooks at @sxsw last night. What an honor and a joy to talk to them about their new book, Run Rose Run, and Dolly’s accompanying album. It’s just all too much inspiration in one place. Thank you @sxsw and @blockchaincreativelabs for bringing me into the #Dollyverse!
Yes I’m aware I look like a crazy person but just look at these people! @dollyparton and @jamespattersonbooks at @sxsw last night. What an honor and a joy to talk to them about their new book, Run Rose Run, and Dolly’s accompanying album. It’s just all too much inspiration in one place. Thank you @sxsw and @blockchaincreativelabs for bringing me into the #Dollyverse!
For all who came out to the Women’s Marches – over 300 around the country – I want to thank you for your commitment and your fight. And for those who couldn’t make it out, just know that we are counting on you too to stand up in this surreal and harrowing time to protect the most basic, most fundamental human right for women to have authority and autonomy over their own bodies. And this fight isn’t just about women. It is about children, families, and everyone who deserves to live a life of safety and love with the dignity of privacy and agency. Please do everything you can. We can’t stay on the sidelines right now. #bansoffourbodies
For all who came out to the Women’s Marches – over 300 around the country – I want to thank you for your commitment and your fight. And for those who couldn’t make it out, just know that we are counting on you too to stand up in this surreal and harrowing time to protect the most basic, most fundamental human right for women to have authority and autonomy over their own bodies. And this fight isn’t just about women. It is about children, families, and everyone who deserves to live a life of safety and love with the dignity of privacy and agency. Please do everything you can. We can’t stay on the sidelines right now. #bansoffourbodies
For all who came out to the Women’s Marches – over 300 around the country – I want to thank you for your commitment and your fight. And for those who couldn’t make it out, just know that we are counting on you too to stand up in this surreal and harrowing time to protect the most basic, most fundamental human right for women to have authority and autonomy over their own bodies. And this fight isn’t just about women. It is about children, families, and everyone who deserves to live a life of safety and love with the dignity of privacy and agency. Please do everything you can. We can’t stay on the sidelines right now. #bansoffourbodies
For all who came out to the Women’s Marches – over 300 around the country – I want to thank you for your commitment and your fight. And for those who couldn’t make it out, just know that we are counting on you too to stand up in this surreal and harrowing time to protect the most basic, most fundamental human right for women to have authority and autonomy over their own bodies. And this fight isn’t just about women. It is about children, families, and everyone who deserves to live a life of safety and love with the dignity of privacy and agency. Please do everything you can. We can’t stay on the sidelines right now. #bansoffourbodies
For all who came out to the Women’s Marches – over 300 around the country – I want to thank you for your commitment and your fight. And for those who couldn’t make it out, just know that we are counting on you too to stand up in this surreal and harrowing time to protect the most basic, most fundamental human right for women to have authority and autonomy over their own bodies. And this fight isn’t just about women. It is about children, families, and everyone who deserves to live a life of safety and love with the dignity of privacy and agency. Please do everything you can. We can’t stay on the sidelines right now. #bansoffourbodies
For all who came out to the Women’s Marches – over 300 around the country – I want to thank you for your commitment and your fight. And for those who couldn’t make it out, just know that we are counting on you too to stand up in this surreal and harrowing time to protect the most basic, most fundamental human right for women to have authority and autonomy over their own bodies. And this fight isn’t just about women. It is about children, families, and everyone who deserves to live a life of safety and love with the dignity of privacy and agency. Please do everything you can. We can’t stay on the sidelines right now. #bansoffourbodies
Dream come true sitting courtside for @nyknicks yesterday at @thegarden!! Wow wow wow. So many mom points! 🏀
Friends don’t let friends skip elections! Text FRIENDS to 26797 to make sure you are registered to vote. And post a photo with your friends and tag them with this caption to remind them to check their registration too. #RegisterAFriendDay @iamavoter @carlagugino
Well fxxxing go @thewhitelotus!! What an honor to be acknowledged by @televisionacad for a show that was such a true collaboration across the board, with the most incredible cast AND crew, led by our brilliant leader Mike White. So very grateful to everyone involved! @hbo
Today at #GlobalCitizenNOW. The Honorable Speaker Nancy Pelosi demonstrates what true leadership looks like as she reflects on the importance of lifting up women and girls around the world toward true gender equality. Because quite simply it serves us all. Thank you @speakerpelosi for your unfettered wisdom and inspiration and for continuing to guide us brightly. Tune in to watch the full conversation the rest of the summit on May 25 on Global Citizen’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/globalcitizen
Today at #GlobalCitizenNOW. The Honorable Speaker Nancy Pelosi demonstrates what true leadership looks like as she reflects on the importance of lifting up women and girls around the world toward true gender equality. Because quite simply it serves us all. Thank you @speakerpelosi for your unfettered wisdom and inspiration and for continuing to guide us brightly. Tune in to watch the full conversation the rest of the summit on May 25 on Global Citizen’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/globalcitizen
Today at #GlobalCitizenNOW. The Honorable Speaker Nancy Pelosi demonstrates what true leadership looks like as she reflects on the importance of lifting up women and girls around the world toward true gender equality. Because quite simply it serves us all. Thank you @speakerpelosi for your unfettered wisdom and inspiration and for continuing to guide us brightly. Tune in to watch the full conversation the rest of the summit on May 25 on Global Citizen’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/globalcitizen
@sophiabush I love being a work in progress with you! Hope y’all will check out our #WIP podcast together @workinprogress (link in bio!)
It’s all a #Dollyverse and we are just along for the ride! I cannot believe I get to moderate a conversation at @sxsw with @dollyparton and @jamespattersonbooks on March 18th! I mean what a dream! They’ll be talking about their new book, Run Rose Run, and I’ll just be trying to keep it together. Get more info at welcometodollyverse.com (link in bio)!
#Mamas begins today on @therokuchannel! I hope this will be a perfect part of your weekend plans. And I hope you love it!
Today, no country in the world is on track to achieve gender equality within this decade. Watch this clip from #GlobalCitizenNOW to hear @speakerpelosi and me discuss why we should all be fired up to fight for the rights of women and girls around the world.
Dartmouth was established in 1769 and did not coeducate until 1972, only 13 years before I attended. So it is really moving to welcome @presbeilock as Dartmouth’s 19th President!
So proud to present #Mamas on @therokuchannel, which I produced and narrated. But the stars of this beautiful show are the fierce, brilliant matriarchs of the animal kingdom and their babies whom they’ll stop at nothing to protect. Sound familiar? Just in time for Mother’s Day. Stream it free on May 6 on @therokuchannel! Trailer link in bio.