On AlterNet: contraceptives

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24 States Enacted 92 Abortion Restrictions In 2011

Igor Volsky, ThinkProgress. January 8, 2012.

Lawmakers across the nation pursued a record number of reproductive health and rights-related provisions in 2011. Here's a rundown of the worst.

Who's Winning the War on Abortion, Birth Control, and Sex?

Irin Carmon, Salon. December 5, 2011.

In the last year, the anti-abortion movement has become more open about its antiwoman, anti-sex goals--and the pro-choice movement has found some unlikely allies.

How My 7-Year-Old Learned About Pre-Marital Sex from John McCain

Karen Dolan, AlterNet. September 3, 2008.

I wholly believe in educating my child about contraception. But given that he is 7, I could have waited a few years for that particular talk.

Are U.S. Policies Killing Women?

Michele Kort, Ms. Magazine. January 22, 2008.

In a word, yes. And what's Bush doing about it? These days, making it worse.