A misogynistic tragedy in Australia, “abortion trafficking” and “coercion” bills in Republican-dominated states, North Carolina’s importance in 2024, and more in news. Plus, Sani-Petty (Nike Olympics uniforms make no sense, and Meghan Markle, leave the fruit jams to the experts!).  Show Notesvotesaveamerica.com   Reeling From Mass Stabbing, Australians Ask: Was It About Hatred of Women? (NYT 4/15)Bills related to ‘abortion coercion’ and ‘trafficking’ advance in Republican-led legislatures (NC Newsline 4/15)It’s official: Your boss has to give you time off to recover from childbirth or get an abortion (The 19th 4/16)North Carolina May Be Biden 2024’s Best Bet in the South (Intelligencer 3/12)North Carolina candidate for governor built his brand through online vitriol — particularly toward Black women (The 19th 4/9) Nike revealed its new Olympic kit collection for Paris 2024. (IG) Beloved Australian Cartoon Bluey Introduces a Queer Family for the First Time (them) Meghan Markle’s lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, debuts its first product(Page Six) Fabrics retailer Joann files for bankruptcy (CNN 3/18) Federal pregnancy resources:The PUMP ActPregnant Workers Fairness Act