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On Roe v. Wade's Anniversary: Let's Reflect on the Consequences of Violent Rhetoric, Which Abortion Providers Know All Too Well

Vicki Saporta, Women's Media Center. January 21, 2011.

With the anniversary of Roe v. Wade upon us, it's our national responsibility to push for a civil dialogue.

The Sneaky, Unexpected Ways Anti-Choice Right-Wingers Are Chipping Away at Women's Rights

Jessica Arons, Alexandra Cawthorne, RH Reality Check. June 14, 2010.

Since Roe v. Wade passed, anti-choice groups have been waging a war on abortion rights. This year it's been even worse.

Georgia Republican Saxby Chambliss Has No Idea What Roe v. Wade Actually Says

Jill Filipovic, Feministe AlterNet: Rights and Liberties. December 21, 2009.

But that's not keeping him from making absurd claims about it.

Happy Birthday, Roe v. Wade

Natasha Chart, Open Left AlterNet: Sex and Relationships. January 22, 2009.

Today is the 36th anniversary of Roe v. Wade.

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.

South Dakota Abortion Ban in Dead Heat

Emily Douglas, RH Reality Check. October 31, 2008.

If the ban passes, it will present a challenge to Roe at the Supreme Court.

McCain Mocks Women's Health

Peggy Simpson, DELETED. October 17, 2008.

McCain showed in Wednesday's debate that he doesn't value women and will gladly belittle anyone who does.

John McCain's Attack on Women

Liza Sabater, Culture Kitchen AlterNet: PEEK. October 16, 2008.

One of the most poignant moments of last night's debate was the discussion over abortion and the composition of the Supreme Court.

Our Next President Will Transform the Supreme Court

Ellen Goodman, Washington Post Writers Group. October 6, 2008.

John McCain has promised the court to the right wing, and Roe v. Wade is first up on the chopping block.

Women Ignored in VP Debate

Ruth Rosen, AlterNet AlterNet: PEEK. October 3, 2008.

In the end, women will swing this election. Might be a good moment to start speaking to them. And a cursory nod to women's rights isn't enough.

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.

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.

Happy 35th Birthday Roe v. Wade [VIDEO]

Adam Howard, AlterNet AlterNet: Reproductive Justice and Gender. January 22, 2008.

Young people across the nation talk about what Roe v. Wade means to them.

35 Years After Roe v. Wade, The Right Reveals New Tactic: Exploiting Men

Jen Jorczak, The Bilerico Project AlterNet: PEEK. January 22, 2008.

Now they're focusing on "the dad" and again completely ignoring the woman.

Why Men Should Be Included in Abortion Discussion

Courtney E. Martin, AlterNet. September 6, 2007.

Locking men out of conversations about abortion often comes at a great expense.

Freedom's Just Another Word For Rushdoony

Bruce Wilson, AlterNet: PEEK. February 24, 2007.

Bruce Wilson: NYT Op-Ed Advances Christian Reconstructionist Legal Arguments.

Roe v. Wade Anniversary: Trust Women, period.

Jessica Valenti, AlterNet: PEEK. January 22, 2007.

Jessica Valenti: Forget about the politics for a moment...

The Women Who Came Before Roe

Michele Kort, Ms. Magazine. January 22, 2007.

Artist-activist Andrea Bowers honors the pre-Roe v. Wade pioneers who fought for women's rights during a time when abortions consistently happened in back alleys and border towns.