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On AlterNet: choice

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

A Day in the Life of an Abortion Clinic Escort

A Day in the Life of an Abortion Clinic Escort

Anonymous, RH Reality Check. September 28, 2009.
Every day that our doors are open to women seeking abortions, the sidewalk in front of our clinic is occupied by stalkers, harassers, and creeps.

My First Abortion Party

My First Abortion Party

Byard Duncan, AlterNet. July 8, 2009.
When I got the invite to a friend's abortion party, I thought it was a way to help her through a difficult decision. I was right and wrong.

Dear Anti-Choicers: Please Shut Up About the Non-Existent Link Between Abortion and Breast Cancer

Dear Anti-Choicers: Please Shut Up About the Non-Existent Link Between Abortion and Breast Cancer

Melissa McEwan, Shakesville AlterNet: Reproductive Justice and Gender. June 25, 2009.
I guess hard evidence is easy to ignore when you don't really believe in science.

George Tiller's Alleged Murderer Threatens More Violence

George Tiller's Alleged Murderer Threatens More Violence

Tana Ganeva, AlterNet AlterNet: Reproductive Justice and Gender. June 8, 2009.
Scott Roeder said that there are more violent acts planned against abortion providers.

The Dangerous Lies of Anti-Choice Extremists

The Dangerous Lies of Anti-Choice Extremists

Amanda Marcotte, RH Reality Check. June 4, 2009.
Every person who trots out vicious nonsense and misinformation about abortion played a part in the murder Dr. George Tiller.

Slate's Horrifying Headline Dishonors Dr. Tiller

Slate's Horrifying Headline Dishonors Dr. Tiller

Jill Filipovic, Feministe AlterNet: Media and Technology. June 2, 2009.
"Is it Wrong to Murder an Abortionist?" What the hell, Slate?

An Open Letter to President Obama Regarding Dr. Tiller's Murder

An Open Letter to President Obama Regarding Dr. Tiller's Murder

Melissa McEwan, Shakesville AlterNet: Reproductive Justice and Gender. June 1, 2009.
This wasn't even the first attempt on Dr. Tiller's life; it was the merely the first successful one.

The Tiller Murder Wasn't a Lone Killer's Sick Plot; It Came Out of the Radical Anti-Abortion Movement

The Tiller Murder Wasn't a Lone Killer's Sick Plot; It Came Out of the Radical Anti-Abortion Movement

Jill Filipovic, Comment Is Free. June 1, 2009.
The murder of Dr. George Tiller is a logical outcome of increasingly violent rhetoric from pundits like Bill O'Reilly and radical pro-life groups.

Right-Wing Hate Reacts to Murder of Dr. George Tiller

Right-Wing Hate Reacts to Murder of Dr. George Tiller

Faiz Shakir, Think Progress AlterNet: Media and Technology. June 1, 2009.
Yesterday, George Tiller, a Kansas doctor who administered abortions, was murdered "as he stood in the foyer of his church."

Sarah Palin Claims to Understand Women's Difficult

Sarah Palin Claims to Understand Women's Difficult "Choices" -- She Doesn't

Melissa McEwan, AlterNet: Reproductive Justice and Gender. April 18, 2009.
Palin has no insight into the experience of a woman or girl who's seriously considering an abortion.

North Dakota Takes a Sh*t on Women's Rights

North Dakota Takes a Sh*t on Women's Rights

Cara, Feministe AlterNet: PEEK. February 19, 2009.
The North Dakota House passes a bill giving rights to fertilized eggs.

Krispy Kreme to Give Out Inaugural Donuts; Right-Wingers Go Nuts

Krispy Kreme to Give Out Inaugural Donuts; Right-Wingers Go Nuts

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly AlterNet: PEEK. January 18, 2009.
The far-right fringe is on hair-trigger alert these days, and I doubt this will be the last hysterical overreaction.

What Women Think: A Look at What Young Women Want from the Obama Administration

What Women Think: A Look at What Young Women Want from the Obama Administration

Jill Tubman, Jack & Jill Politics AlterNet: Reproductive Justice and Gender. December 18, 2008.
Gen Y gets it and wants an active administration including a First Lady who's a real leader to create change we can see in our everyday lives.

The Real Story Behind CA's Parental Notification Push

The Real Story Behind CA's Parental Notification Push

Amie Newman, RH Reality Check. October 31, 2008.
Proposition 4 does not encourage communication between parents and their kids -- it puts teens in danger and violates their rights.

McCain Voted to Protect Domestic Terrorists

McCain Voted to Protect Domestic Terrorists

Ryan Powers, Think Progress AlterNet: Video. October 7, 2008.
McCain has repeatedly voted against protecting Americans from domestic terrorists in the anti-choice movement.

Obama Takes on McCain's Abortion Rights Stance

Obama Takes on McCain's Abortion Rights Stance

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly AlterNet: Reproductive Justice and Gender. September 18, 2008.
Obama is taking steps to educate voters on McCain's stance on choice.

McCain Campaign Spins Sarah Palin's Teen Daughter's Pregnancy

McCain Campaign Spins Sarah Palin's Teen Daughter's Pregnancy

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly AlterNet: Reproductive Justice and Gender. September 1, 2008.
Much ado about choice.

McSexist: McCain's War on Women

McSexist: McCain's War on Women

Kate Sheppard, In These Times. July 24, 2008.
McCain is ignorant about pay equity, wants to overturn Roe v. Wade and likes to brag about his "sexual conquests" and visits to a strip club.

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?

John McCain: Definining

John McCain: Definining "Maverick" Down

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

Sexual Orientation and Choice

Sexual Orientation and Choice

Greta Christina, The Blowfish Blog. June 12, 2008.
When I hear people defend gay rights by saying "It's not a choice, who would choose to be queer?" I raise my hand and say, "Me. Over here. I would."

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.

"Culture of Death" Contraception Opponent Susan Orr Resigns

Amanda Terkel, Think Progress AlterNet: PEEK. May 22, 2008.
The controversial Bush appointee resigned as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Population Affairs.

NARAL Pro-Choice Endorses Obama

NARAL Pro-Choice Endorses Obama

Liza Sabater, Culture Kitchen AlterNet: Election 2008. May 14, 2008.
In a move sure to invoke controversy, the pro-choice group disses Sen. Clinton by endorsing her opponent.

HPV Vaccine Opponents Put Men At Risk Too

HPV Vaccine Opponents Put Men At Risk Too

Amanda Marcotte, Pandagon AlterNet: Reproductive Justice and Gender. May 13, 2008.
A study linking HPV to oral cancer in men puts anti-choice advocates between a rock and a hard place.