Home
Archive
Columnists
Video
Blogs
Discuss
About
Search
Donate
Advertise
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Register to Vote: Rock the Vote, powered by Working Assets Wireless
Advertisement
  • AlterNetYour turn

Support AlterNet
Do you value the information you're getting from AlterNet? Please show your support with a tax-deductible donation.


Feedback
Tell us how we're doing.

On AlterNet: roe v wade

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "roe v wade"

After Roe, Moving the Choice Discussion Forward

After Roe, Moving the Choice Discussion Forward

Rep. Louise Slaughter, Huffington Post. January 24, 2008.
Americans want a plan to protect women's reproductive health while reducing unintended pregnancies. Rep. Louise Slaughter says she has one.

Roe Under Attack, Now More Than Ever

Roe Under Attack, Now More Than Ever

Cara Kulwicki, The Curvature AlterNet: Reproductive Justice and Gender. January 23, 2008.
2007 was a particularly bad year for reproductive freedom. In 2008, voting pro-choice is crucial in order to move past Roe's limitations.

Are Women Human?

Are Women Human? "Feminists for Life" Doesn't Think So

Amanda Marcotte, Pandagon AlterNet: Reproductive Justice and Gender. January 23, 2008.
"Women's rights are human rights" is a standard feminist adage, but anti-choice groups seem to think women are more like incubators than people.

Choice 101

Choice 101

Bobby Allyn, Brittany Schulman, Campus Progress. January 23, 2008.
How to get up to speed on the basics of reproductive rights.

Blogging in Support of a Fragile Case

Blogging in Support of a Fragile Case

Tigtog, Hoyden About Town AlterNet: Reproductive Justice and Gender. January 22, 2008.
With no federal legislation mandating reproductive freedom, abortion rights in the U.S. are on shaky ground, and Roe is the foundation.

10 Reasons Why the Fight for Reproductive Justice Is Still Essential

10 Reasons Why the Fight for Reproductive Justice Is Still Essential

Jill Filipovic, AlterNet. January 22, 2008.
It’s worth raising a glass to Roe today -- but even more importantly, it’s time to get out and fight.

I Am Roe, and I Have Questions for the Candidates

I Am Roe, and I Have Questions for the Candidates

Gloria Feldt, Huffington Post. January 22, 2008.
Gloria Feldt says that we are all Jane Roes, and we should all make sure that we vote for reproductive justice.

Why Do You Vote Pro-Choice?

Why Do You Vote Pro-Choice?

Jessica Valenti, The Nation. January 22, 2008.
Young feminist leader Jessica Valenti gives her reasons for supporting pro-choice politicians, and wants to know yours.

The Problems With Anti-Choice Laws Begin at Conception

The Problems With Anti-Choice Laws Begin at Conception

Eliza Krigman, Campus Progress. January 22, 2008.
Colorado’s ballot initiative, led by 20 year-old Kristi Burton, could do much more than overturn Roe v. Wade this fall.

Anti-Choice, Anti-Contraception Activists Have a Friend in Huckabee

Anti-Choice, Anti-Contraception Activists Have a Friend in Huckabee

Cristina Page, Huffington Post. January 22, 2008.
Mike Huckabee's "consistent pro-life position" is about more than abortion -- he's against basic birth control, too.

Thank You, Justice Blackmun

Thank You, Justice Blackmun

Suzanne Grossman, Huffington Post. January 22, 2008.
On Roe's anniversary, we owe much to the primary architect of the Court's opinion.

If Men Could Get Pregnant, Abortion Would be a Sacrament

If Men Could Get Pregnant, Abortion Would be a Sacrament

Erica Jong, Huffington Post. January 22, 2008.
Childbirth is miraculous, but it can also be difficult, dangerous and even deadly -- so why should men be able to force women to go through it?

Admitting the Complexities of Abortion

Admitting the Complexities of Abortion

Courtney E. Martin, Huffington Post. January 22, 2008.
I was unequivocally pro-choice, but I resented women who had uncomplicated relationships with abortion. I was jealous.

A Real Anniversary Present

A Real Anniversary Present

Erica Sackin, AlterNet. January 22, 2008.
On Roe's 35th anniversary, give the gift of choice.

Seeking Roe-Supporting Politicians

Seeking Roe-Supporting Politicians

Gloria Feldt, Women's eNews. January 22, 2008.
The anniversary of a wounded Roe requires a new perspective on self-determination and a careful vote in the coming election.

Fulfilling Roe's Promise

Fulfilling Roe's Promise

Kate Michelman, Frances Kissling, The Nation. January 22, 2008.
Improving the sorry state of US reproductive health policy requires serious shifts within the women's movement and the abortion rights movement.

Roe's Case for Ownership

Roe's Case for Ownership

Amanda Marcotte, RH Reality Check. January 22, 2008.
The Roe v. Wade decision may have been about abortion, but its legacy has been fuller bodily autonomy and expanded freedoms.

Are U.S. Policies Killing Women?

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.