March is “Women’s History Month,” and to celebrate it the Democratic National Committee turned its Twitter feed over to New York Congresswoman and DNC Vice Chair Grace Meng for a tweet storm Tuesday.
Meng sent tweets to draw attention to “an important economic justice issue,” access to tampons for homeless women and prisoners.
Hi Twitter — @Grace4NY here. I’m a DNC Vice Chair, and in the spirit of #WomensHistoryMonth, I’m taking over @TheDemocrats Twitter today to talk about why access to feminine hygiene products is an important economic justice issue. – @Grace4NY
— The Democrats (@TheDemocrats) March 27, 2018
Women deserve equal access to our economy, not punishment for their gender. That’s why I’ve been working with my fellow women to fight for more access to tampons, pads, and the full range of menstrual products since 2015. – @Grace4NY
— The Democrats (@TheDemocrats) March 27, 2018
I’ve introduced legislation to make these products more affordable — because leveling the playing field and stopping period-shaming give women, especially low-income women, a better chance to succeed in our economy. – @Grace4NY https://t.co/QUoOF2kMJm
— The Democrats (@TheDemocrats) March 27, 2018
What else would give women a better chance to succeed? Electing more women to fight these fights with me — because we need leaders who understand the experiences of those they represent. – @Grace4NY
— The Democrats (@TheDemocrats) March 27, 2018
That’s why it’s so important that we turn out to vote this year — for our families, for our children, for our own economic opportunity and security. That’s also why at the end of #WomensHistoryMonth, I’m asking you to commit to vote. – @Grace4NY
— The Democrats (@TheDemocrats) March 27, 2018
Head to https://t.co/ZKn8fJEh9z and commit to vote in 2018 and beyond, because women can’t wait for economic fairness any longer. Be on the lookout tomorrow for another takeover from my friend and fellow officer @TeamKCP for #WomensHistoryMonth! #IWillVote – @Grace4NY
— The Democrats (@TheDemocrats) March 27, 2018
Meng’s bill, the Menstrual Equity for All Act, would eliminate the sales tax on tampons and pads as well as require states to provide prisoners “as many tampons or pads as they need, whenever they need them—at no cost.” The bill also states “shelters should be able to use federal grant money to purchase tampons or pads.”
The reaction to Meng’s tweet storm was disbelief.

Who doesn’t have access to these things in America? Homeless women?
— J M (@GameEnders_) March 27, 2018
Wow from DACA to this?
— Warbird Nut (@Warbird_Nut) March 27, 2018
If this isn’t a joke then @TomPerez should be fired. wTF with so much going on in America you prioritize this. Please tell it’s fake
— Alt Rose Owen (@owen_alt) March 27, 2018
Oh, please no. Can we get a real party to oppose the republicans?
— z7greens (@z7greens) March 27, 2018
“Economic Justice” !? Is that like paying 4 your own stuff? That sounds Fair. Or do I still have 2 keep working and pay taxes that R wasted on Folks who dont work or come here Illegally?
— Psysam (@Psysamurai33317) March 28, 2018
You are nuttier than those who expect gov’t to pay for BCPs. Is nothing a personal responsibility? Economic justice is a pipe dream honey.
— Mary (@Mpagano1Pagano) March 27, 2018
No wonder the Democrats are a losing party these are your issues tampons? You got to be kidding me they’re totally out of touch.
— JMF (@jmfortz99) March 28, 2018
I’ve been hearing the same conversation for the past 20 years and now I’m in menopause and you guys are still just talking about it.
— Roddy (@SRoddy1171) March 27, 2018
She’s the DNC Vice Chair, and that says it all. The DNC leadership are so out of touch, it’s funny.
The tragedy is that the Left needs a party, and this is what we have instead. They can’t back a progressive platform because their donors forbid it, so it’s tampons instead.
— ParadiseLost (@whenwordsfailed) March 27, 2018

 
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