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On AlterNet: abortion

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "abortion"

Ideology Should Not Play a Role in Reproductive Rights

Ideology Should Not Play a Role in Reproductive Rights

Cynthia L. Cooper, Women's eNews. August 13, 2008.
A political shift to the right has imperiled reproductive rights in many states.

HHS Sec. Leavitt Tries to Define Contraception as Abortion, Then Pretends He Didn't

HHS Sec. Leavitt Tries to Define Contraception as Abortion, Then Pretends He Didn't

Scott Swenson, RH Reality Check. August 12, 2008.
Playing dumb can't hide the fact that a new regulation would seriously limit access to contraception.

The Abortion Counseling Conundrum

The Abortion Counseling Conundrum

Dana Goldstein, The American Prospect. August 8, 2008.
Many women who've had abortions benefit from non-ideological counseling. So why are groups that provide those services having trouble raising money?

Under New Proposals, Some Rape Victims Wouldn't Get Emergency Contraception

Under New Proposals, Some Rape Victims Wouldn't Get Emergency Contraception

Marie Cocco, Washington Post Writers Group. July 31, 2008.
Conservatives are proposing a federal rule that would go so far as to allow providers to deny rape victims emergency contraception.

White House Tries to Define Contraception As Abortion

White House Tries to Define Contraception As Abortion

Cristina Page, RH Reality Check. July 16, 2008.
The Department of Health and Human Services is dismissing medical experts and instead using a definition of pregnancy based on polling data.

Obama Botches the Abortion Conversation

Obama Botches the Abortion Conversation

Marie Cocco, Washington Post Writers Group. July 8, 2008.
Why is a candidate praised for his rhetorical gifts perpetuating irresponsible stereotypes about women who have abortions?

Canadian Abortion Rights Pioneer Awarded Nation's Highest Civilian Honor

Canadian Abortion Rights Pioneer Awarded Nation's Highest Civilian Honor

Amanda Marcotte, Pandagon AlterNet: PEEK. July 2, 2008.
Dr. Henry Morgentaler receives the Order of Canada.

The Real Pro-Life Candidate

The Real Pro-Life Candidate

Cristina Page, RH Reality Check. June 25, 2008.
It's pro-choice policies that result in dramatic declines in the need for abortion, and it's the pro-choice candidates who truly value life.

Feminists for McCain? Not So Much.

Feminists for McCain? Not So Much.

Katha Pollitt, The Nation. June 23, 2008.
The media claims McCain is a moderate, but voters who care about women's rights won't fall for it.

Criminal Penalties for Abortion Rejected Across the Globe

Criminal Penalties for Abortion Rejected Across the Globe

Jill Filipovic, AlterNet. June 20, 2008.
All around the world, abortion rights are increasingly seen as an individual choice, not an area for government intervention.

John McCain: Definining

John McCain: Definining "Maverick" Down

Digby, Hullabaloo AlterNet: PEEK. June 19, 2008.
For Republican nominee "maverick" is the new "flip flop"...

Pro-Choicers Could Swing the Election

Pro-Choicers Could Swing the Election

Booman, AlterNet: Reproductive Justice and Gender. June 18, 2008.
McCain's hardline anti-abortion stance may alienate key supporters.

'Abortion Pill' Awaits New Political Treatment

'Abortion Pill' Awaits New Political Treatment

Molly M. Ginty, Women's eNews. June 12, 2008.
Controversy over the "abortion pill" has stymied scientists' ability to research its potential to treat breast cancer and other diseases.

Women Give McCain a Zero

Women Give McCain a Zero

Robert Greenwald, Brave New Films AlterNet: Video. June 10, 2008.
Here's a sneak peak of what a women's health clinic could look like under McCain.

The Medical Right Wants to Deny You Health Care

The Medical Right Wants to Deny You Health Care

Cynthia L. Cooper, Marjorie Signer, The Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice. June 9, 2008.
Christian medical groups have started a major campaign to demand that physicians be permitted to refuse medical care to patients.

U.K Anti-Choice Activism Embraces U.S. Tactics

U.K Anti-Choice Activism Embraces U.S. Tactics

Laura J. Winter, Women's eNews. June 6, 2008.
A loss by Britain's Labour Party earlier this month is emboldening anti-choice activists to study their U.S. counterparts' playbook.

The Truth About Roe v. Wade

The Truth About Roe v. Wade

Jill Filipovic, Feministe AlterNet: PEEK. June 4, 2008.
A Dr. remembers the days before abortions were safe, legal and rare.

John McCain's Anti-Choice Dogwhistles

John McCain's Anti-Choice Dogwhistles

Emily Douglas, RH Reality Check. May 29, 2008.
The new McCain-backed anti-choice strategy: Push abortion "bans-in-waiting" that will go into effect as soon as Roe is overturned.

Will Pro-Choice Women Vote for McCain?

Will Pro-Choice Women Vote for McCain?

Jane Hamsher, Firedoglake AlterNet: Election 2008. May 28, 2008.
Yet another issue on which the Republican Senator's image does not match his beliefs.

Abortion Rights Déjà Vu in South Dakota

Abortion Rights Déjà Vu in South Dakota

Katha Pollitt, The Nation. May 26, 2008.
Anti-choicers in South Dakota are again attempting to ban abortion. So where are the progressive voters and organizations?

A Better Health Agenda for the Americas

A Better Health Agenda for the Americas

Alexander Sanger, AlterNet. May 20, 2008.
Latin America needs comprehensive health care solutions, not minor uncontroversial changes.

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The "Maverick" Steps Back in Line

Carole Joffe, RH Reality Check. May 19, 2008.
John McCain used to positioned himself as a "maverick" in the GOP. But this election, he's embraced Republican-style extremism.

"Pro-Lifers" Protest Contraception

Cristina Page, RH Reality Check. May 6, 2008.
Birth control is the best way to lower the abortion rate. So why are anti-choicers rallying against it and claiming that "the pill kills babies"?

The Oklahoma Legislature's Invasive, Anti-Choice Legislation

The Oklahoma Legislature's Invasive, Anti-Choice Legislation

Lindsay Beyerstein, Majikthise AlterNet: PEEK. April 29, 2008.
The Oklahoma legislature wants to force invasive ultrasounds on women seeking abortions.

The Abortion Conversation We Should Be Having

The Abortion Conversation We Should Be Having

Lucinda Marshall, AlterNet. April 27, 2008.
Abortion is not an isolated issue of choice, but part of a complex set of issues that reproductive rights advocates need to address holistically.