'This law is yet another discriminatory tool against those who are economically disadvantaged, and often, indeed, against their partners,' the actress says.
The law taking effect without argument by the Supreme Court “due in no small part to its lack of ideological diversity, is a staging ground for a human rights crisis for American women,” Thurman writes in the piece.
“This law is yet another discriminatory tool against those who are economically disadvantaged, and often, indeed, against their partners,” Thurman penned. “Women and children of wealthy families retain all the choices in the world, and face little risk.
In her story, Thurman notes that her decision at a young age, when she felt unable to provide a stable home, allowed her to have children when she was ready and able to do so properly. “It has been my darkest secret until now,” she wrote. “I am 51 years old, and I am sharing it with you from the home where I have raised my three children, who are my pride and joy.”
Thurman concluded, “To all of you — to women and girls of Texas, afraid of being traumatized and hounded by predatory bounty hunters; to all women outraged by having our bodies’ rights taken by the state; and to all of you who are made vulnerable and subjected to shame because you have a uterus — I say: I see you. Have courage. You are beautiful. You remind me of my daughters.”
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