Helms Amendment
The Onerous Toll of the Helms Amendment and What Obama Can Do To Change It
by Jessica Mack
January 17, 2012 - 10:23pm (Print)
As we celebrate the nearing anniversary of Roe v. Wade and President Obama's repeal of the global gag rule another matter deserves our attention: the Helms Amendment is still alive and well. The president has it within his power to lessen the toll on women. Will he do so?
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Why Did They Seek Abortions There? How Abortion Bans Threaten Women's Lives
by Patty Skuster and Susan Schewel
January 24, 2011 - 3:58pm (Print)
Around the world — even here in Pennsylvania — women face obstacles to legitimate medical care, including preventive services like contraception, prenatal care and safe abortion care. However, such obstacles — legal and financial barriers, social stigma or language barriers — do not affect all women equally.
New Data on Global Abortion Trends: Implications for U.S. Policy
by Susan A. Cohen, Guttmacher Institute
October 15, 2009 - 4:12pm (Print)
Rights Group Calls Obama's Comments on Abortion in Health Reform "Lamentable"
by Jodi Jacobson, Editor in Chief, RH Reality Check
September 11, 2009 - 12:25pm (Print)
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Global Gag Rule Just the First Step: The US International Abortion Funding Ban
by Patty Skuster, Ipas
December 19, 2008 - 8:00am (Print)
World to Governments: Women Shouldn't Be Imprisoned for Abortion
by Patty Skuster, Ipas
June 20, 2008 - 7:00am (Print)
A new poll shows that the public is at odds with their country's laws. Most people reject using criminal penalties to prevent abortions.
