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Huge Itch.io indie bundle offering over 750 games to raise money for abortion funds

Off the heels of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, Itch.io is offering an indie bundle to raise money for abortion funds. However, as the Supreme Court has made a declaration against women’s rights, the indie gaming community has come together in support of them.

The Itch.io indie bundle sees over 750 games available, including A Mortician’s Tale, Desktop Goose, The Other Side, Pitstop in Purgatory, Hypnospace Outlaw and Calico. Over 600 game creators have added their games to a growing roster of titles. Though, to gain access, Itch.io asks for a minimum donation of $10 USD ($12 CAD). However, the company encourages those interested in supporting reproductive rights to donate within their means.

“This decision does not only effect [sic] those capable of becoming pregnant,” Itch.io says in a statement. “It is a determination of what rights we as a society choose to hold sacred. It is a question of who is deemed worthy of protecting. The fabric of our society is woven by every single member, to erode a single thread unravels us all. We must all take a stand and demand that our rights and bodily autonomy are federally recognised.”

One hundred percent of the money raised is being donated to National Network for Abortion Fund’s Collective Power Fund. This organization moves money directly to abortion funds across the U.S. These funds provide resources to those directly impacted by the overturning of Roe v. Wade, primarily in the South and Midwest.

At the time of writing, Itch.io has raised $83,480 USD (roughly $107,333 CAD). The indie game platform has an end goal of raising $200,000 USD (about $257,000 CAD) by July 15th.

Each game included will only be available via direct download on the Itch.io page. Contributions to the bundle are still open. Indie developers may still add their game to the bundle until July 6th.

Finally, many of the games in the indie bundle are more obscure or under-the-radar titles. However, with access to over 750, there’s bound to be something for everyone, especially when the asking price is so low and goes towards a great cause that is deserving of support.

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Instagram slapping sensitive content warnings on abortion posts

Instagram is hiding posts that mention abortion following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to torch the once constitutionally protected right.

According to the Associated Press, Instagram blocks the posts from public view and, in some cases, users must confirm their age to view the post.

The publication found “sensitive content” warnings were attached to the posts and stories of some abortion advocacy pages on the platform. “This photo may contain graphic or violent content,” the warnings read.

All of the posts examined by the Associated Press were “informational in nature” and didn’t contain photos showing abortions.

In a tweet, Instagram’s communications team said a “bug” is to blame, and the company is looking into the matter. They received complaints from users around the globe.

Source: Associated Press 

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Google searches for ‘how to move to Canada from U.S.’ spike following overturning of Roe v. Wade

Bangkok. Thailand. January 24, 2016:A woman is typing on Google search engine from a laptop. Google is the biggest Internet search engine in the world.

Google searches for “how to move to Canada from U.S.” have skyrocketed since Friday of last week. On June 24th, the U.S. Supreme Court officially reversed Roe v. Wade, banning the right to abortion. In a radical declaration against woman’s rights, the U.S. Supreme Court reversed what’s been in place for nearly half a century, allowing laws regarding abortion to be enacted at the State level.

It appears as though many are taking to Google in hopes to move to Canada. According to reports, “how to move to Canada from U.S.” rose by 850 percent in the first hour after the Supreme Court announced its decision. “How to become a Canadian citizen” also increased by 550 percent during the same hour.

Canada is obviously fitting as a destination for U.S. citizens given the close proximity. Following the Supreme Court’s decision to reverse Roe v. Wade, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made a statement in support of women’s rights. “No government, politician, or man should tell a woman what she can and cannot do with her body,” Trudeau wrote. “I want women in Canada to know that we will always stand up for your right to choose.”

Abortions were decriminalized in Canada in 1988 as the result of the R. v. Morgentaler ruling, but no legislation was passed to replace it.

The last time search interest regarding moving to Canada gained traction in the U.S was during the first week of November 2020, preceding the U.S. presidential election. Search interest also rose last month when Minister of Families, Children and Social Development Karina Gould said in a CBC News interview that Canada would continue to offer women their right to abortion, even for those coming to Canada from the United States.

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Source: Axios Via: National Post