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Is It Possible to Cobble Together 10 Good Things That Happened in 2009? You Better Believe It!

Medea Benjamin, AlterNet. December 22, 2009.

It was a tough year, but there is still much to celebrate -- now a majority of Americans oppose war in Afghanistan, the war on drugs is waning, and more.

Obama Lifts One of Bush's Most Damaging Policies for Developing Nations

Barbara Crossette, TheNation.com. January 26, 2009.

The "global gag rule," which cut off U.S. aid for any organization that fostered, provided or even advised women about abortion, is out.

Obama Reverses Global Gag Rule

Isaac Fitzgerald, AlterNet. January 23, 2009.

President Obama has decided to overturn a Republican-favored abortion funding policy.

Repealing the Global Gag Rule Is Only the First Step

Patty Skuster, AlterNet. January 13, 2009.

The Helms Amendment, which deprives millions of women around the world of safe abortion care, must be overturned.

How to Restore America's Position as a Leader on Reproductive Rights

Nancy Northup, AlterNet. January 1, 2009.

The Obama administration must work toward a nation and world in which all women can live as equal members of society.

Global Gag Rule Poses Moral Challenge for U.S. HIV/AIDS Funding

Marjorie Signer, On The Issues Magazine. June 17, 2008.

If our president genuinely believes in the sanctity of life, he should stand up for the lives of women and girls.

Rethinking the AIDS Emergency and the U.S. Response

Beth Fredrick, AlterNet. April 7, 2008.

The President's AIDS policy may be well-intentioned, but it fails to provide comprehensive and compassionate care for the people who need it.

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.