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She Runs

Kay Steiger on August 26, 2008 - 12:08am
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Today at the DNC, organizations supported women politicians encouraged young women to run for public office.

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Anti-Abortion Groups Clash at DNC Protests

Naomi Zeveloff on August 25, 2008 - 8:00am
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Two anti-choice groups, both claiming the moniker “Operation Rescue,” will descend on the DNC to protest. Problem is, one group plans for an in-your-face rally with an illegal sit-in while the other group wants a peaceful demonstration.

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Pro-Choice Advocates Set Sights High at Democratic National Convention

Kay Steiger on August 21, 2008 - 7:01pm
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As Democrats head to Denver for their national convention next week, many pro-choice groups are optimistic about the priorities of the party on reproductive rights.

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Progressive, Pro-Life and Full of Yourself

Frances Kissling on August 15, 2008 - 8:00am
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The Democratic Party Platform comes very close to embracing the reproductive health agenda that has been consistently advocated by the pro-choice, progressive women's movement. So why are "pro-life" progressives claiming victory?

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Dems' Proposed Platform Language Emphasizes Reproductive Justice Principles

Emily Douglas on August 14, 2008 - 6:03pm
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The practical distinctions between the Democratic Party's '04 and '08 platform positions on abortion may not be vast. But there's a world of difference in the way the platforms approach reproductive autonomy.

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Obama and the Acceptable Abortion

Jill Filipovic on July 7, 2008 - 12:17pm
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When discussing late-term abortion, Barack Obama used talking points we would expect to hear from John McCain: abstinence, adoption, and sacredness of sex.

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