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On AlterNet: abortion

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

Anti-Choice Advocates Oppose Measures That Actually Decrease the Abortion Rate?

Anti-Choice Advocates Oppose Measures That Actually Decrease the Abortion Rate?

Jill Filipovic, Feministe AlterNet: PEEK. November 18, 2008.
When you think about it, it really isn't that surprising. Logic has never been their strong suit.

California's Prop 4 Jeopardizes Doctor-Patient Relationship

California's Prop 4 Jeopardizes Doctor-Patient Relationship

Carole Joffe, Dr. Eleanor Drey, RH Reality Check. November 4, 2008.
Prop 4 would turn physicians into cops, eroding their trust with younger, teenage patients.

Palin: 'I Don't Know' If Abortion Clinic Bombers Are Terrorists

Palin: 'I Don't Know' If Abortion Clinic Bombers Are Terrorists

Jed L, Daily Kos. October 25, 2008.
Palin gives a wink and a nod to right-wing extremists, with whom she shares radical views about the reproductive rights of women.

How Much Time Should She Do?

How Much Time Should She Do?

Tara Sweeney, Winning Message Action Fund AlterNet: Video. October 23, 2008.
The dangerous consequences of the McCain campaign's anti-choice rhetoric.

McCain Mocks Women's Health

McCain Mocks Women's Health

Peggy Simpson, The Women's Media Center. October 17, 2008.
McCain showed in Wednesday's debate that he doesn't value women and will gladly belittle anyone who does.

Obama vs. McCain: Progressive Voter Guide to Reproductive Justice and Gender

Obama vs. McCain: Progressive Voter Guide to Reproductive Justice and Gender

AlterNetOctober 14, 2008.
Find out how the candidates compare on the 10 most important reproductive justice and gender issues, from abortion to equal pay.

Anti-Abortion Group Tries to Swiftboat Obama

Anti-Abortion Group Tries to Swiftboat Obama

Bill Berkowitz, Media Transparency. October 13, 2008.
BornAliveTruth.org plays loose with the facts in an ad targeting Obama.

About those "Rape Exceptions" in Proposed South Dakota Abortion Ban...

Cara, Feministe AlterNet: Reproductive Justice and Gender. October 7, 2008.
Reframing a woman's choice to not report her rape as empowering to her.

Before the Next Debate: Reach People Who Don't Know the Real McCain

Before the Next Debate: Reach People Who Don't Know the Real McCain

Robert Greenwald, Brave New Films AlterNet: Election 2008. October 6, 2008.
Help increase the number who know the facts, and reach those who don't.

Women Ignored in VP Debate

Women Ignored in VP Debate

Ruth Rosen, AlterNet AlterNet: PEEK. October 3, 2008.
In the end, women will swing this election. Might be a good moment to start speaking to them. And a cursory nod to women's rights isn't enough.

Women's Health: Yet Another Issue Sarah Palin is Out of Touch On

Women's Health: Yet Another Issue Sarah Palin is Out of Touch On

Cecile Richards, Huffington Post. October 2, 2008.
Women voting for McCain-Palin is like chickens voting for Col. Sanders.

Can You Be a Feminist and Anti-Abortion?

Can You Be a Feminist and Anti-Abortion?

Mandy Van Deven, AlterNet. September 25, 2008.
A new book by Jennifer Baumgardner puts the abortion conversation back in the hands of the women who have experienced them.

Sarah Palin's 9 Most Disturbing Beliefs

Sarah Palin's 9 Most Disturbing Beliefs

AlterNet Staff, AlterNet. September 8, 2008.
It's time to shift the discussion about Palin to what really matters: her far-right views on the issues.

An Open Letter to Gov. Sarah Palin on Women's Rights

An Open Letter to Gov. Sarah Palin on Women's Rights

Lynn Paltrow, National Advocates for Pregnant Women. September 4, 2008.
The freedom of all women relies on the legal principles that guarantee the right to choose.

Despite Campaign Spin, McCain Would Be a Disaster on Women's Rights

Despite Campaign Spin, McCain Would Be a Disaster on Women's Rights

The Progress ReportAugust 31, 2008.
Artful spin by McCain's campaign team has misled many voters about his rightist stance and awful record on reproductive rights.

Pro-Choice Women Flee From McCain When They Discover His Positions

Pro-Choice Women Flee From McCain When They Discover His Positions

Jill Hussein C., Brilliant at Breakfast AlterNet: PEEK. August 22, 2008.
Almost half of McCain's female supporters are pro-choice.

McCain Backs Down: Decides to Flip Flop on Abortion

McCain Backs Down: Decides to Flip Flop on Abortion

Digby, Hullabaloo AlterNet: Reproductive Justice and Gender. August 21, 2008.
I doubt even most conservatives think that a woman's life should be sacrificed in favor of a fetus, much less normal people.

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.