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Why Politicians' Pro-Choice Female Relatives Don't Matter

January 17, 2012 - 11:16pm (Print)

Mitt Romney's troubling past assertions that his mother was pro-choice in 1970 are rooted in an ongoing tradition of male politicians using their female relatives to bolster their credibility with female voters. The problem is that it's really not that helpful.

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Tweeting Abortion and Fighting Security Theater

by Amanda Marcotte, RH Reality Check

November 28, 2010 - 10:16pm (Print)

Steph Herold talks about talking about abortion on Twitter. The TSA uproar has implications for reproductive rights, if we look closely. Also, does Bush's fetus in a jar mean what anti-choicers hope it does?

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Roundup: Gloucester OKs Contraceptives, Is Bush Really 'Pro-Life'?

by Brady Swenson, RH Reality Check

October 9, 2008 - 10:32am (Print)

Gloucester High to provide contraception for students; How is Bush's decision to cut off contraception for African women 'pro-life'?; Amy Schalet has a question for Sarah Palin; European court may, or may not, rule on choice; Tiffany Campbell makes powerful case against South Dakota abortion ban; Maine Senate candidates answer question on Roe.

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MoveOn.org Urges Opposition to HHS Regulations Redefining Contraception as Abortion

by Scott Swenson, RH Reality Check

August 13, 2008 - 3:48pm (Print)

MoveOn.org mobilizes its 3.5 million members to stop the Bush Administration's attempt to define contraception as abortion. RH Reality Check is cited as source.

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HHS Sec. Leavitt Blogs Again, Avoids Contraception Again, Still Ignores Ab-Only

by Scott Swenson, RH Reality Check

August 12, 2008 - 9:30am (Print)

HHS Secretary Michael Leavitt blogs again about the proposed HHS regulations that redefine contraception as abortion, without mentioning the word contraception. But he demonstrates he knows how to play the game of far-right ideological abortion politics.

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Media Covers HHS Backpedaling on Redefining Contraception as Abortion

by Scott Swenson, RH Reality Check

August 9, 2008 - 2:37pm (Print)

The Bush Administration efforts to redefine contraception as abortion continue to make major news, and give anti-choice publications one more chance to stir up emotion and misinformation.

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HHS Sec. Leavitt Replies; Discusses Contraception, Refusal Clause

by Scott Swenson, RH Reality Check

August 7, 2008 - 6:59pm (Print)

HHS Sec. Michael Leavitt blogs about the proposed HHS regulations redefining contraception as abortion.

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Roundup: Compulsory Sex Education, GOP Ballot Initiative Strategy

by Brady Swenson, RH Reality Check

July 28, 2008 - 10:42am (Print)

Independent council in UK recommends compulsory comprehensive sex education, GOP attempts to lure conservatives to polls with ballot initiatives, 49% of IVF treatments result in multiple births, Ashley Judd discovers importance of family planning in Africa.

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PPFA Chides Bush HHS on Abstinence-Only; Mainstream Media Silent

by Scott Swenson, RH Reality Check

July 24, 2008 - 11:43am (Print)

Planned Parenthood chides Bush HHS on their attempted end run on abstinence-only funding, a story seen first on RH Reality Check that the mainstream media has yet to pick up.

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Progressive Bloggers Do Texas - And Confront Bad Sex Education Policies

by Marcela Howell, Communications Consortium Media Center

July 16, 2008 - 7:00am (Print)

Home to Netroots Nation this week, the progressive convention for political activists and bloggers, Texas is also home to the highest teen birth rate in the nation while spending more on abstinence-only programs than any state. The mix is the perfect recipe for political change.

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