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On AlterNet: reproductive justice

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "reproductive justice"

Obama Gets Gender Right: Women in Top Spots, Policies Signal Shift Toward Equality

Obama Gets Gender Right: Women in Top Spots, Policies Signal Shift Toward Equality

C. Nicole Mason, AlterNet. April 20, 2009.
The first 100 days of Obama's Administration have given women much to celebrate.

Women Are Not 'Pork'

Women Are Not 'Pork'

Ruth Rosen, Religion Dispatches. January 30, 2009.
Dems struck a family planning provision from the stimulus bill. What happens to the economy when a woman has a child without the means to support it?

On Roe v. Wade's Anniversary, Obama to Begin Mopping Up Bush's Misogynistic Mess

On Roe v. Wade's Anniversary, Obama to Begin Mopping Up Bush's Misogynistic Mess

Emily Douglas, RH Reality Check. January 22, 2009.
The Obama administration has women's reproductive rights and health high on its agenda.

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.

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.

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?

Tough Economy Tightens Surrogacy Market

Tough Economy Tightens Surrogacy Market

Molly M. Ginty, Women's eNews. June 26, 2008.
Increasing numbers of infertile people have been using surrogacy to have children, but a tougher economy is pushing it further out of reach.

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.

Hysterics: Are Hysterectomies Too Common?

Hysterics: Are Hysterectomies Too Common?

Anna Clark, RH Reality Check. June 24, 2008.
One in three women has a hysterectomy before her 60th birthday. Yet only 10 percent of these procedures are to treat life-threatening illnesses.

Feminists for McCain? Not So Much.

Feminists for McCain? Not So Much.

Katha Pollitt, The Nation. June 23, 2008.
The media claims McCain is a moderate, but voters who care about women's rights won't fall for it.

Criminal Penalties for Abortion Rejected Across the Globe

Criminal Penalties for Abortion Rejected Across the Globe

Jill Filipovic, AlterNet. June 20, 2008.
All around the world, abortion rights are increasingly seen as an individual choice, not an area for government intervention.

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

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.

The Contraception Failure

The Contraception Failure

Vanessa Valenti, AlterNet. June 16, 2008.
Most sexually active American women who do not want to become pregnant are using contraception. So why do we have so many unintended pregnancies?

'Abortion Pill' Awaits New Political Treatment

'Abortion Pill' Awaits New Political Treatment

Molly M. Ginty, Women's eNews. June 12, 2008.
Controversy over the "abortion pill" has stymied scientists' ability to research its potential to treat breast cancer and other diseases.

What is a Woman Worth? The Feminization of AIDS

What is a Woman Worth? The Feminization of AIDS

Marcy Bloom, On The Issues Magazine. June 9, 2008.
Women are vulnerable to HIV because of discrimination, violence and powerlessness. They need more than health care -- they need broad social change.

The Medical Right Wants to Deny You Health Care

The Medical Right Wants to Deny You Health Care

Cynthia L. Cooper, Marjorie Signer, The Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice. June 9, 2008.
Christian medical groups have started a major campaign to demand that physicians be permitted to refuse medical care to patients.

U.K Anti-Choice Activism Embraces U.S. Tactics

U.K Anti-Choice Activism Embraces U.S. Tactics

Laura J. Winter, Women's eNews. June 6, 2008.
A loss by Britain's Labour Party earlier this month is emboldening anti-choice activists to study their U.S. counterparts' playbook.

Translating Our Bodies, Ourselves

Translating Our Bodies, Ourselves

Linda Gordon, The Nation. June 3, 2008.
As the feminist health manual goes global, translating it requires more than just changing the language.

John McCain's Anti-Choice Dogwhistles

John McCain's Anti-Choice Dogwhistles

Emily Douglas, RH Reality Check. May 29, 2008.
The new McCain-backed anti-choice strategy: Push abortion "bans-in-waiting" that will go into effect as soon as Roe is overturned.

Abortion Rights Déjà Vu in South Dakota

Abortion Rights Déjà Vu in South Dakota

Katha Pollitt, The Nation. May 26, 2008.
Anti-choicers in South Dakota are again attempting to ban abortion. So where are the progressive voters and organizations?

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The "Tex-Mex" Theory of Contraception

Amanda Marcotte, RH Reality Check. May 24, 2008.
We're lucky to have the Pill, but a wider variety of contraceptive options would do womankind good.

Special Schools for Pregnant Girls

Special Schools for Pregnant Girls

Ben Arnoldy, Christian Science Monitor. May 23, 2008.
"P-schools" that cater to pregnant teens are being shut down in favor of mainstreaming. But is that good for pregnant students?

'Opting In' to Progressive Parenthood: A Personal Challenge to Modern Mothers

'Opting In' to Progressive Parenthood: A Personal Challenge to Modern Mothers

Courtney E. Martin, AlterNet. May 21, 2008.
Author Amy Richards explains how to close the gap between feminist ideology and our daily lives.

A Better Health Agenda for the Americas

A Better Health Agenda for the Americas

Alexander Sanger, AlterNet. May 20, 2008.
Latin America needs comprehensive health care solutions, not minor uncontroversial changes.