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On AlterNet: choice

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

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.

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.

Forced child-birth legislation killed in Oklahoma

Forced child-birth legislation killed in Oklahoma

Guest Blogger, AlterNet: PEEK. May 7, 2007.
Pamela Merritt: If a reproductive rights victory is achieved, and few witness it, did it really happen?

Need a Safe Abortion? Go to Mexico City

Need a Safe Abortion? Go to Mexico City

Kavita N. Ramdas, Maria Luisa Sanchez, AlterNet. April 23, 2007.
On Tuesday Mexico City, one of the most progressive governments in Latin America, may make a dramatic policy shift to legalize abortion.

New Hope For a Woman's Right to Choose

New Hope For a Woman's Right to Choose

Allison Stevens, Women's eNews. January 10, 2007.
The Hyde Amendment has prevented federal funding of abortion services to low-income women for three decades. Now that its namesake has left Congress, pro-choicers are campaigning to dismantle it.

Is There a 'Middle Ground' on Choice?

Is There a 'Middle Ground' on Choice?

Julian Sanchez, Campus Progress. November 14, 2006.
Finding a "compromise" on abortion is a bad idea, no matter what certain prominent Democrats say.

The Rhetoric of Abortion: Reflections from a Former Pro-life Activist

Elizabeth Wardle, PhD, AlterNet. October 14, 2006.
As a sheltered Christian teenager, I thought I knew what was right for all women. But as I gained more life experience and education, I learned the hardest questions don't have easy answers.

Abortion Hotlines Feel the Crunch

Abortion Hotlines Feel the Crunch

Carole Joffe, AlterNet. October 4, 2006.
Restrictive laws are turning abortion hotline counselors into financial and legal advisors. And new legislation that would relieve some of the pressure has no chance of passing.