Yesterday, in the United States, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision that federally guaranteed the right to an abortion nationwide. This decision, along with many of the court's recent rulings, have made it increasingly clear that the United States Supreme Court is a rightwing tool for the advance of American fascism and is fundamentally committed to overturning a century of progress. People will die as a result of this decision, which functionally criminalizes miscarriages and forces people with unviable pregancies to carry them to term, even if it results in the death of the parent.
Our responses below are largely lighthearted and were written prior to the ruling on Friday morning. But, in addition to gaming, some members of TheGamer staff will also use this weekend to attend protests and donate to abortion funds. We encourage you to do the same.
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If you want to help out in some way, but aren't sure where to get started, donations4abortions.com offers links to abortion funds for every state and shows where the nearest clinic is for anyone who needs care.
While it feels like an awful time to be an American, there are plenty of ways to help out and fight back, and taking care of yourself is an important part of the process. It's important to get involved, but it's also important to spend time resting and recharging. If you need to take some time to unwind and play video games this weekend, that's okay.
I just finished Citizen Sleeper and am looking to keep my RPG hot streak going. Last week, I played a bit of Pillars of Eternity 2: Deadfire and would say I've given it about half a swashbuckle so
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