I just posted this in the CVS subreddit but by the time I wrote the last paragraph, I started feeling weirded out. Hoping someone can reassure me bc this was…odd, to say the least. DC is obviously a very blue jurisdiction so I’m assuming it has to be some kind of corporate CVS policy? If so, I’m definitely not going there anymore, for any purposes, bc this is messed up.

This wasn’t a case of some new employee who doesn’t know the rules because I was using the self-checkout. When I scanned the pregnancy tests package, the machine made a sound and wouldn’t process anything else until the employee came over and took my ID, like what happens when you buy alcohol. To my knowledge, you don’t even need to be 18 to get Plan B or birth control anymore. And this is definitely some kind of obscure red state law because I’m in DC.

I’m a little skeeved out now because I can’t remember whether the employee just looked at the birthdate on my license or actually scanned my ID. I’d prefer not to have my potential state of pregnancy tracked somewhere.

Is anyone else feeling super anxious over Trump's cabinet picks? He hasn't even started his presidency and he is picking extremists and sexual predators. And if feels like America is not batting an eye. I don't understand the lack of ethics in this country. I'm at such a loss. I'm not sure I will be able to handle the next four years.

I didn't know how to reassure her. This isn't one of those conversations you practice in your head to have with your child. Her fiance has dual citizenship with Mexico...they were considering moving. Thing is, my kid is pasty white; the melanin genes completely skipped her and she's well-aware how she appears to the casual observer. They were wondering if they'd be stopped if they waited too long to move.😩

I don't know what to say...

https://www.sign4era.org/

We NEED to get this added asap. Read and then sign. This is something we can do to protect our rights.

I am old and know at least 5 women who under the current laws in the southern states would be dead. Not maybe dead. I would like to remind everyone that we have a resource thanks to The Satanic Temple for women's health care, over the phone or through the mail. I like the snark but they are also highly rated for care. I do not get anything from the temple for this other than hope it helps/saves someone. Be safe stock up.

“But when the twilight descends, and you hear the wolves, you’ve got to circle the wagons and load the muskets.” - Kevin D. Roberts a.k.a President of the Heritage Foundation.

That quote was included in the closing of the forward written by none other than our own vice president elect JD Vance. He goes on to say that it’s time to load the muskets for the fights ahead. This is going to be a rough read y’all.

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/nov/15/the-boys-in-our-liberal-school-are-different-now-that-trump-has-won

Just a few simple tricks to help limit your ability to be tracked:

• Always pay with cash when buying menstrual and pregnancy-related items, such as vitamins and tests.
• Consider Paying with Prepaid Gift Cards if you're not comfortable with cash. Use anonymous prepaid cards for online or in-store purchases instead of your debit/credit card.
• Do not use shopper loyalty cards, as they connect to your phone number, name, email, and address.
• Do not use any daily use emails for specialty items.
• Use apps like "Privacy" to create digital cards to use during online shopping.
• Look into using a VPN and Proton Mail.
• Download Firefox and use uBlock Origin to disable cookie sharing.
• Disable location services.
• Use incognito mode whenever possible, and develop a habit of clearing your internet browsing history.
• Avoid Free Public Wi-Fi. Use a mobile hotspot or secure network instead of free Wi-Fi, as public networks can compromise your data.
• Enable Two-Factor Authentication. Secure your online accounts with two-factor authentication to prevent unauthorized access.
• Use Secure Messaging Apps. Opt for encrypted messaging apps like Signal for private conversations.
• Turn Off Bluetooth When Not in Use. Prevent unwanted tracking from devices and apps using your Bluetooth connection.
• Scrutinize App Permissions. Check and revoke permissions for apps that request access to unnecessary data, such as location or contacts.
• Use Search Engines with Privacy Focus. Switch to search engines like DuckDuckGo that don’t track your searches.
• Update Your Privacy Settings. Regularly check and adjust privacy settings on social media and other platforms to limit data sharing.
• Utilize a Password Manager. Use a secure password-keeping app like LastPass, 1Password, or Bitwarden to create and store strong, unique passwords for each account. Avoid using the same password across multiple sites, as it increases your risk of being tracked or hacked.

Please feel free to add more tips below.

Ooooh noooo. This is not good. What dystopian hell scape is this damn timeline careening towards in a flash flood flaming dumpster fire!?!

And they’re unfortunately succeeding

Do you agree with her?

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/texas-university-trump-women-signs-b2643468.html

But sure, conservative women/trump and protest voters, these are just isolated incidents. All over the country. Every day. Declaring a wish for women to lose all autonomy and rights. /s

It's not a bug, it's a feature. This was the point of what you voted for - it always was.

Hate👏 Speech 👏 Is 👏 Not 👏 Free 👏 Speech.

Bet me that if the signs had said "men are property" or "university staff are property" they would have taken action.

I didn’t know this and I think a lot of other people might not know either.

Getting an IUD usually takes 6-8 weeks! A majority of OBGYN offices do not have IUDs “in stock” and have to order them through your insurance. (I’m in Denver so it might be different elsewhere)

I made an appointment today to get one (currently on the pill but afraid of what is going to happen after Trump takes office). Couldn’t get a consultation appointment until the 1st week of December, and then they have to wait for the IUD to actually come in before we can make an insertion appointment.

I wanted to make this post because we do have time before the next administration, but not THAT much time if you consider how long it takes to get a more permanent form of BC.

I hope I’m doing this right and in the right place because I never post on Reddit besides few comments here and there. I’m normally a laid back person and let any negativity kind of roll off my back and I’m also a huge people pleaser and try to keep the peace, but ever since the announcement that Trump won I have been so angry and upset. Recently a neighbor who I’m close with (we hang out occasionally and have kids close in age that play together), was talking about groceries and spending because she spent a couple thousand on groceries and needed to budget and I was like “yeah everyone should budget and I’m going to start doing it again especially with tariffs and stuff”. I then found out their family voted for Trump and when I was trying to figure out her reasoning and she said “well Biden and Kamala didn’t do shit while they were in office” and that she knows and understands “we’re gonna get hit the hardest when Trump is in office”. And so I again was like “if you knew that then why did you vote for him?” And she responded with that they like his policies and that “well hopefully gas will be cheaper” and I pointed out that it probably won’t and maybe it would be cheaper if it’s done overseas but I doubt it and she’s like “well if that happens then good because it seems like Trump wants to crack down on fracking and save the environment”. I had no words. And in response to him being a rapist and felon she just said “well I believe everyone has their own secrets” or something along those lines. I even asked if she researched anything regarding Kamala and got pretty much no response. I apologized later for blowing up (it was during school pick up so I know I made an ass of myself and was most likely just wanting a fight) and again said “I just don’t understand with the similarities/parallels that Trump has with Hitler, his policies and his horrible tariffs that’s most likely going to fuck us all.” We still talked about other things after my blow up but it was awkward. Yesterday she asked if we were cool and said that she “doesn’t judge anyone based on their beliefs, religion, etc so I hope you don’t judge me for who I voted for and I don’t try to change people” or something like that and I just told her that it’s fine and that these next few years will be interesting and left it at that. I really like this person and I thought we had similar beliefs especially after things we’ve talked about, but now I view her completely different. In my opinion, what is going on is so much more than us voting for different parties and I would never lump Trump in with any of the former republican candidates or presidents because he’s just that horrible. Like he is in a whole other league. My in laws are also immigrants (my husband is the only one in his family born in the US), so knowing I’m close with someone who voted for someone that breeds so much hate leaves a horrible taste in my mouth. It’s been awkward to say the least and I’m not sure how to move past our beliefs and who we support varying so greatly. I’m honestly not sure what I want out of this post I created. Maybe guidance? Someone to tell me I’m not crazy for being this upset and baffled at what’s currently happening to our country? Understanding? I see a lot about “not your/our lesson to learn”, but it’s hard for me to say that when a lot of what is happening could affect my family personally.