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Whose Safe Haven? Abandoned Baby Found in St. Louis

Pamela Merritt, RH Reality Check on May 12, 2008 - 8:24am
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Have Safe Haven laws -- in which women can lawfully relinquish their infants within 30 days of birth -- become a substitute for universal health care and comprehensive sexuality education?

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More Needed on Black Women and Breast Cancer

Pamela Merritt, RH Reality Check on May 5, 2008 - 5:37am
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Recent studies have discovered a dramatic decline in breast cancer incidence resulting from a reduction in the use of hormone replacement therapy. It's good news -- except that it's not true for African-American women.


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Coerced Abortion Bill Harms, Not Protects, Women

Pamela Merritt, RH Reality Check on April 28, 2008 - 9:28am
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The "coerced abortion" bill Missouri's House just passed devalues the women's intelligence and women's ability to make decisions about their own medical care.


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Fierce Debate Over Midwifery Licensure

Pamela Merritt, RH Reality Check on April 21, 2008 - 9:47am
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Currently, Missouri midwives must have a nursing degree and work under a doctor's supervision -- otherwise, they are committing a felony. A Senate bill under consideration would expand women's birthing options -- but the Missouri State Medical Association is fighting back.


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Fear and Bigotry In Missouri Immigration Legislation

Pamela Merritt, RH Reality Check on April 14, 2008 - 9:48am
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The impact of anti-immigration policies on women is clear and reflects poorly upon our society. Pamela explores the impact in her home state of Missouri, in her own neighborhood.


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The Never-Ending Juggling Act

Pamela Merritt, RH Reality Check on April 7, 2008 - 9:44am
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Young mothers who struggle to stay in school need more support and resources to continue their education.


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Remembering Reproductive Rights for Prisoners

Pamela Merritt, RH Reality Check on March 31, 2008 - 9:43am
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The number of women in prison is growing at a staggering rate. We must include the challenges and issues incarcerated women face to reproductive health care access as we advocate for reproductive justice for all.


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Facts Have No Place in Ab-Only

Pamela Merritt, RH Reality Check on March 24, 2008 - 9:44am
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On the front lines healthcare providers and volunteers meet young women who learn prevention post-infection, who explore contraceptive options after a pregnancy and who are growing up in a culture where sophisticated media outlets sell sex as power.


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Reading Between the Lines

Pamela Merritt, RH Reality Check on March 17, 2008 - 9:42am
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Two-thirds of hysterectomies in the United States may be unnecessary. But less-invasive alternatives require either money or solid insurance coverage.


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It is "Suicide" to Ignore Sex Workers

Pamela Merritt, RH Reality Check on March 13, 2008 - 9:44am
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How would AIDS service organizations in American cities respond if they had to sign the anti-prostitution pledge required of PEPFAR grantees? What impact would that pledge have on Americans at risk for HIV infection?


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