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The "Born Alive" Myth: Tale Turned Political Tool

By Kathleen Reeves, RH Reality Check

November 2, 2009 - 6:00am

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The myth of the born-alive fetus has long been a weapon in the pro-life arsenal, one "kept alive" by misleading language, and by efforts to pass laws that further obfuscate and mislead.


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Is There Biblical Support for Contraceptives?

By Joe Veix, RH Reality Check

July 13, 2009 - 8:59am

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Using theological arguments might be one way to reach a common ground.


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Jill Stanek Doesn't Want to Prevent Abortions

By Kathleen Reeves, RH Reality Check

July 8, 2009 - 11:11am

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Steven Waldman proposes the following hypothetical situation: more premarital sex and fewer abortions. Would pro-lifers accept this trade-off?


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Jill Stanek: "Worst Person in the World?"

By Joe Veix, RH Reality Check

June 8, 2009 - 3:10pm

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Jill Stanek was named "Worst Person" by Keith Olbermann, to which Stanek responded, missing the point entirely.

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Proudly Part of the Problem

By Cristina Page, Moderator, OnCommonGround

April 17, 2009 - 7:00am

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One begins to suspect that right-wing intransigence is based not just on morality, but on self-interest. If the vitriol isn't high enough, they worry, their base might drift away.

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Roe Is Safe, So Let's Work on Common Ground Prevention Initiatives

By Emily Douglas

November 6, 2008 - 4:54pm

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If anti-choicers really do let Roe out of their sights in favor of other projects that actually will reduce instances of unintended pregnancy, there's an enormous amount of progress people who oppose abortion rights can make alongside those of us who are pro-choice.

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Lies About Abortion Politics Rampant in Final Days of Campaign

By Scott Swenson, RH Reality Check

October 20, 2008 - 1:39pm

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Various anti-choice organizations are all using the same messaging on one very narrow abortion-related issue, is it coordinated? Can it be legally? We're concerned about the actual sexual and reproductive health policy, not just the election.

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Progressive Values vs. Far-Right Values on Display

By Scott Swenson, RH Reality Check

August 28, 2008 - 7:01am

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The contrasts between the extremist values and tactics of the far-right and those of progressives are being made more clear as the election intensifies.

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Jill Stanek Admits Mistake to Chicago Tribune on Obama's Abortion Record

By Scott Swenson, RH Reality Check

August 21, 2008 - 10:08am

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Jill Stanek admits to the Chicago Tribune she was mistaken about Obama's record on the Born Alive Infant Protection Act.

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Obama "More Centrist" on Abortion Says "Pro-Life" Leader

By Scott Swenson, RH Reality Check

June 12, 2008 - 2:35pm

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One far-right leader who attended a private meeting with Sen. Obama describes the candidate's positions on abortion as "more centrist than expected."

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