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The Stupak-Pitts Controversy is Based On--and Masks--A Deepset Fear of Women's Agency

By Amanda Marcotte, RH Reality Check

November 17, 2009 - 7:00am

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In all the fuss over Stupak-Pitts, the fact that both houses of Congress removed mandated coverage not only for contraception, but also STD counseling and pelvic exams went largely unnoticed.

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Democrats To Fight Defining Domestic Violence as 'Pre-Existing Condition'

By Amie Newman, Managing Editor

October 7, 2009 - 3:42pm

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As part of health care reform, Democrats vow to ban the practice of denying health insurance coverage to victims of domestic violence.

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Daily Pulse: Public Option Is Alive and Kicking

By Lindsay Beyerstein, RH Reality Check

September 28, 2009 - 12:23pm

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Reports of the death of the public option were greatly exaggerated. In fact, Democrats now have a chance to move further to the left. Also, can reproductive choice help reverse climate change?

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Daily Pulse: Interview with Howard Dean (VIDEO exclusive!)

By Lindsay Beyerstein, RH Reality Check

September 25, 2009 - 11:14am

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Lindsay Beyerstein's exclusive interview with Dr. Howard Dean, former chair of the DNC and 2004 presidential hopeful, about the prospects of passing health care reform. 

 


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The Health Care Impasse: An Unmotivated Base or a Weak-Willed Leader?

By Amanda Marcotte, RH Reality Check

August 25, 2009 - 7:00am

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The President and Congress practically beg liberals to rally around health care reform, but when we do, we are answered by passive-aggressive administration officials suggesting we just shut up.

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Pregnant with Potential

By Kristen Day, Democrats For Life of America

June 19, 2009 - 8:00am

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Today, we are hearing more and more Americans in both parties and on all points of the political spectrum call for common ground solutions to this most divisive issue.

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Switching Sides: Arlen Spector Says Republicans Have Moved Too Far To The Right

By Amie Newman, Managing Editor

April 28, 2009 - 11:57am

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Calling out the Republican party for their overly conservative leanings, Senator Arlen Spector of Pennsylvania decides to become a Democrat.

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GOP Playbook Useless in Health Care Fight

By David Weigel, New Journalist Project

February 17, 2009 - 8:00am

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Republicans gear up to counter Democrats' plans for health care reform.

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Will Tom Daschle Be the Secretary of HHS the Reproductive Rights Community Wants?

By Amie Newman, Managing Editor

November 19, 2008 - 2:54pm

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Former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle accepts the position of Secretary of Health and Human Services in an Obama administration. What does this mean for reproductive and sexual health and rights under President Elect Obama?

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SC Democratic Chairwoman Says 'Not Having Abortion' Palin's Qualification

By Amie Newman, Managing Editor

September 11, 2008 - 4:24pm

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A Democratic leader in South Carolina questions Palin's qualifications based on whether or not she's had an abortion. But our focus should be on inclusive reproductive health policies - not personal decisions.

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