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Amendment 48

Anti-Abortion Group Pushes Failed "Personhood" Strategy

Wendy Norris on December 5, 2008 - 8:00am
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Despite the crushing 3-to-1 loss of a state constitutional amendment to confer civil rights on fertilized human eggs, the American Life League says it's their "only option left".

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Despite Anti-Choice Defeats, Pro-Choice Groups Brace For More

Sarah Seltzer on November 14, 2008 - 8:00am
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Voters definitively beat back anti-choice ballot initiatives on November 4, but opponents of legal abortion say they'll be back for another round. What can women's health advocates do to build up support before the next round of attacks?

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Science and Medicine Trump Anti-Choice Ballot Initiatives

Dr. Susie Baldwin on November 10, 2008 - 8:00am
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Despite the anti-abortion movement's best efforts, Americans in three states voted to protect pregnant women and their physicians from interference by the government.

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VIDEO: Ballot Initiatives? Watch Amber's, Angela's and Laura's Stories

Amie Newman on October 29, 2008 - 4:30pm
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Need yet more proof that the ballot initiatives in Colorado, South Dakota and California this election season are anti-women's health? Watch the real life stories of these three women unfold on video.

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Amendment 48 Goes Too Far

Rep. Patricia Schroeder on October 29, 2008 - 8:00am
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Here's something you still may not know about Colorado's "personhood amendment" on the ballot - chances are you or your own family will be affected if this crazy proposal passes.

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Media Warrior In Our Midst

Amie Newman on October 27, 2008 - 3:19pm
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Congratulations to David Bennahum, our content partner, Center for Independent Media's president and CEO, for being named one of the "50 visionaries" who are changing our world by Utne Reader!

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Amendment 48: An Absurd Lack of Empathy

Pamela White on October 27, 2008 - 7:00am
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Although it's hard to imagine the American public tolerating the medical neglect of women in the name of protecting life, Colorado's Amendment 48 would use the force of law to ensure that women give birth to non-viable babies rather than aborting them.

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Anti-Choice Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter Opposes Amendment 48

Emily Douglas on October 9, 2008 - 10:29am
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Self-described "pro-life" Catholic Gov. Bill Ritter has announced his opposition a Colorado ballot initiative that would define fertilized eggs as legal persons. Coloradans will vote on the amendment this November.

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Noisy Anti-Abortion Protestor Gets Muted at Colorado Capitol

Wendy Norris on October 9, 2008 - 10:07am
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An anti-abortion protester attempted to shout down Gov. Bill Ritter, who was speaking on the steps of the Capitol in opposition to the proposed state constitutional amendment that would confer legal rights on fertilized eggs.

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Ballot Initiatives Represent Multi-Pronged Attack on Choice

Kay Steiger on August 19, 2008 - 7:00am
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Voters in Colorado, South Dakota and California will have the opportunity to restrict or protect women's reproductive rights this November. What effect would each of these initiatives have, and who's behind them?

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