Daniela RaytchevArts+Culture / NewsRepublicans passed the worst bill for women in a generationThe ‘yes’ voters said goodbye to Planned Parenthood by cracking open beers and cheeringShareLink copied ✔️May 4, 2017Arts+CultureNewsText Trey Taylor Today is a very sad day. House Republicans just voted to pass the American Healthcare Act, effectively kickstarting the process of repealing Obamacare and taking away medical coverage for what could be over 24 million people. This isn’t simply a bill, but a death sentence for those who are poor, aged, or have literally any pre-existing medical conditions for which you could be refused coverage (one of which is acne, FYI). Perhaps most horrifying is that AHCA will defund Planned Parenthood for “at least one year”, according to the Los Angeles Times. It also scraps subsidies for abortion, meaning that rape victims are left with no options for unplanned pregancies. Cecile Richards, the President of Planned Parenthood, called AHCA “the worst bill for women in a generation.” “The bill also strips away essential health benefits including maternity care, and it undermines protections for millions with pre-existing conditions,” she continues in a video posted to Twitter. The bill makes it “harder to prevent unintended pregnancy, harder to have a healthy pregnancy, and harder to raise a family.” The bill has only just passed the House – it will still have to go through the Senate to be voted into law. It was nearly defeated as well, with only 217 voting yes, and 213 voting no. Republicans who voted yes celebrated the passing of the bill by cracking open beers in the House and cheering, as ‘no’ voters sang, “Na na na na, na na na na, hey hey hey, goodbye!” BREAKING: The House just passed the worst bill for women in a generation. The #AHCA blocks access to PP, takes coverage away from millions. pic.twitter.com/D5rJX4wCOS— Cecile Richards (@CecileRichards) May 4, 2017So Donald Trump's Republicans have just voted to kill a bunch of Americans just so they can be seen to be doing *something*. Big win. #AHCA— Richard Godwin (@richardjgodwin) May 4, 2017When do we add "poor" to the list of causes of death? #AHCA— Cristela Alonzo (@cristela9) May 4, 2017A sexual assault offender can become President, but a sexual assault victim cannot get healthcare. #AHCA— A. Paxton Carriere (@APaxton_Demoin) May 4, 2017Domestic abuse, rape, pregnancy, C-section, maternity care, etc. - issues majorly affecting women – can be pre-existing conditions. #AHCA— Jheel (@jheelyp) May 4, 2017Lesson of the day: If you get raped, don't tell anyone or else you may not be eligible for health insurance #AHCA#rapeculture— Kate Schade (@KTManning82) May 4, 2017Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.TrendingPhotos of the ‘techno sluts’ at Berlin’s all-day runway raveDesigner Damur Huang staged his SS27 collection in an industrial skatepark, bringing fashion, performance and partying together under one roofFashionBeautyWhy are women now talking like looksmaxxers? NothingEventWhat Went Down at Club Nothing in New YorkBeauty10 of the hottest Instagram accounts fusing art, sex and eroticaArt & PhotographyThe Japanese photographers finding beauty in what others overlookLife & CultureThe 10 best moments from a cursed World CupMusicOlivia Rodrigo: ‘A breakup can be an opportunity to redirect your life’BeautyThe sexiest flesh-baring Instagram accounts you need to followFashionOpenAI is the latest tech giant threatening us with bad clothesEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy