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June 18, 2012

Women Lawmakers in Michigan Perform "Vagina Monologues" to Protest Censorship 
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A group of women lawmakers in Michigan are gathering at the state
capitol today to protest a ban on two of their members for using the
word "vagina." Michigan state lawmaker Lisa Brown, a Democrat, took to
the house floor last week to voice opposition to the state's recent
anti-abortion law. Brown ended her remarks by saying: "Mr. Speaker,
I’m flattered that you’re all so interested in my vagina, but no
means no." Brown and another female colleague who sided with her were
immediately banned from speaking by the Republican-led chamber. In
response, the women lawmakers say they will perform a version of the
play, "Vagina Monologues," on the Capitol steps today along with the
play's author, Eve Ensler, and local actresses.

 

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