Reproductive Rights

Conversation: Katha Pollitt on Conservative Feminism Conversation: Katha Pollitt on Conservative Feminism

Sarah Palin is busily trying to sell "conservative feminism" to the masses, but her idea of feminism certainly doesn't include reproductive choice or sexual freedom. Me...

Dec 3, 2010 / GRITtv

On Condoms, Hope From the Pope On Condoms, Hope From the Pope

The pope has said both men and women can use condoms to protect themselves from HIV.  Can he now say that women can use them to protect themselves from the dangers of pregnanc...

Nov 23, 2010 / Column / Katha Pollitt

‘I Had An Abortion,’ in 140 Characters or Less: An Exchange With Steph Herold and Aspen Baker ‘I Had An Abortion,’ in 140 Characters or Less: An Exchange With Steph Herold and Aspen Baker

What happens when women tell their abortion stories on Twitter? Is it good for the pro-choice movement—and is it good for them?

Nov 12, 2010 / Steph Herold and Aspen Baker

Antichoicers on the March

Antichoicers on the March Antichoicers on the March

Conservatives don't really want to get rid of abortion rights? This next Congress, we might just find out.

Nov 10, 2010 / Column / Katha Pollitt

What Do GOP Gains Mean for Healthcare? Abortion Rights?

What Do GOP Gains Mean for Healthcare? Abortion Rights? What Do GOP Gains Mean for Healthcare? Abortion Rights?

The most significant threats may come from the state level: Republicans picked up several governorships, and the Affordable Care Act requires the cooperation of states to set up...

Nov 3, 2010 / Lindsay Beyerstein

The SBA List’s ‘Pro-Life’ Lies The SBA List’s ‘Pro-Life’ Lies

The GOP hit group is on an alarmingly successful crusade to confuse voters about the healthcare law.

Oct 28, 2010 / Betsy Reed

Michelle Bachelet, New Head of UN Women: Where There Is Poverty, ‘the State Cannot Be Neutral’ Michelle Bachelet, New Head of UN Women: Where There Is Poverty, ‘the State Cannot Be Neutral’

The choice of former Chilean president Michelle Bachelet to head the new United Nations agency for women may be the most important and smartest appointment Ban Ki-moon makes in his...

Sep 27, 2010 / Barbara Crossette

Melissa Harris-Lacewell on the GOP’s War Against Women’s Rights Melissa Harris-Lacewell on the GOP’s War Against Women’s Rights

Five Republican Senate nominees recently announced that they do not support a woman's right to an abortion even in the case of rape or incest.

Sep 17, 2010 / Press Room

Melissa Harris-Lacewell on the GOP’s War Against Women’s Rights Melissa Harris-Lacewell on the GOP’s War Against Women’s Rights

Five Republican Senate nominees recently announced that they do not support a woman's right to an abortion even in the case of rape or incest.

Sep 17, 2010 / The Rachel Maddow Show

On ‘Friday Night Lights’, Abortion Stigma Goes Primetime On ‘Friday Night Lights’, Abortion Stigma Goes Primetime

Manipulating information women who are seeking abortion receive is a staple of antichoice politics. A recent episode of Friday Night Lights reveals how damaging that strategy is.

Aug 26, 2010 / Books & the Arts / Nancy Northup

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