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Palin Still Finds Fans in Anti-Choice Movement

By David Weigel, New Journalist Project

July 8, 2009 - 7:00am

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Anti-abortion activists are ecstatic about the possibility that Palin, freed from the duties and turmoils of office, could become a historic leader and spokeswoman for their cause.

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Alaska Ballot Initiative Targets Minors

By Kathleen Reeves, RH Reality Check

May 5, 2009 - 8:54am

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For some girls, parental notification is not an option. Self-induced abortion is.


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How a Hospital in Wasilla Connects to New HHS Regulations

By Emily Douglas

October 30, 2008 - 10:38am

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A fight over provider conscience in Wasilla, Alaska, has repercussions in the current debate over new HHS regulations.

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Roundup: VIDEO: McCain Gets Testy in Defense of Sex Ed Ad

By Brady Swenson, RH Reality Check

October 1, 2008 - 10:32am

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Video of a testy McCain defending his sex ed ad; Alaskan students band together for better sex ed; Britain's Channel 4 plans sex ed show for teens; Investing in women pays high ROI; Utah GOP calls for abortion ban; Palin's anti-abortion stance inspires donations to Planned Parenthood; and more.

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Roundup: NOW Endorses Obama, Biden's Fight for the Violence Against Women Act

By Brady Swenson, RH Reality Check

September 17, 2008 - 11:04am

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Reproductive health bill to be debated in Philippines; National Organization of Women endorses Obama; The story of Joe Biden and the Violence Against Women Act; Palin says she fired Monegan for going above her head to secure funds to fight sexual abuse; More funding needed to fight HIV in Cleveland; Family planning and global population.

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A Culture of Violence Against Women: More Than Rape Kits

By Amie Newman, Managing Editor

September 16, 2008 - 7:00am

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If rape victims have been charged for rape kits in Wasilla, Alaska, under Sarah Palin's leadership, we deserve to know why. But we deserve to know a lot more than that. Which set of candidates will pro-actively create policies that address the root causes of rape and sexual assault?

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