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The "Born Alive" Myth: Tale Turned Political Tool

November 2, 2009 - 6:00am

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.

Kathleen Reeves's blog | 75 comments | Read more |

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VIDEO: Rachel Maddow Interviews Dr. Leroy Carhart

By Emily Douglas

August 28, 2009 - 8:40am

Last night Rachel Maddow continued her dogged reporting on the extreme anti-choice right, covering Operation Rescue's upcoming protests against Dr. Leroy Carhart's Nebraska clinic.

Emily Douglas's blog | 3 comments | Read more |

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Witnessing Abortion

By Kathleen Reeves, RH Reality Check

August 20, 2009 - 10:13am

Merely to be in the clinic — in the waiting room or procedure room — is not to understand the choice a woman makes.

Kathleen Reeves's blog | 5 comments | Read more |

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Abortion is THE Issue for Bob McDonnell

By Kathleen Reeves, RH Reality Check

August 18, 2009 - 9:44am

Bob McDonnell’s position on abortion is not incidental to his career as a politician; it’s central, and it’s also extreme.

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How a Late-Term Abortion Saved My Life

By Cecily Kellogg, American Forum

July 1, 2009 - 8:00am

Dr. Tiller believed that "abortion is a matter of survival for women." It was for me.

Cecily Kellogg's blog | 71 comments | Read more |

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How to (Un)pack for a Real Conversation About Abortion

By Heather Corinna, Scarleteen.com

June 25, 2009 - 6:00am

In talking about abortion, if inaccurate, misleading or ideologically-loaded language is being used, or myths are being held as truths, our communication and understanding is always going to be limited.

Heather Corinna's blog | 343 comments | Read more |

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What Does "Abortion Reduction" Really Mean?

By Kathleen Reeves, RH Reality Check

June 16, 2009 - 12:50pm

A disturbing implication of “abortion reduction” is that our society should more closely monitor women who want abortions and the reasons they want abortions.

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Cristina Page, Troy Newman "Clash" on PBS over Late-Term Abortions

By Emily Douglas

June 12, 2009 - 2:49pm

Cristina Page takes one for the team and goes up against Operation Rescue's Troy Newman on a PBS "Issue Clash," debating late-term abortions.

Emily Douglas's blog | 10 comments | Read more |

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Ask the Senate to Honor Dr. Tiller

Reader diary posted by Dr. Suzanne Poppema, Physicians for Reproductive Choice and Health

June 12, 2009 - 11:21am

In a resolution that passed 423 to 0, the House of
Representatives condemned the murder of my friend Dr. George Tiller. Now it is
the Senate’s turn.

Senators Jeanne Shaheen, Amy Klobuchar, and Barbara Boxer
have introduced a Senate version of the House’s resolution. They
need our help to convince their colleagues to sign on.

But these resolutions are just the beginning. Congress
has much more to do.

Dr. Suzanne Poppema's diary | 10 comments | Read more | Report diary |

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Weekly Pulse: Will the Feds Dare to Call It Terrorism?

By Lindsay E. Beyerstein, The Media Consortium

June 11, 2009 - 7:00am

The feds will probably stop short of investigating Tiller's murder as a terrorist attack. That designation would unleash vast federal powers to investigate large swathes of the radical anti-choice movement.

Lindsay E. Beyerstein's blog | 10 comments | Read more |

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News & Commentary

1 Today is the Transgender Day of Remembrance

By Tara Sawyer on Nov 20, 2009 - 6:59am | comments (1)

I'm a transgendered sex worker, and I want to not get killed for who I am or what I do. As our death count rises, I beg that you consider your prejudices around gender, and let us live in peace. I'm literally begging for my life.

The Real Victims of Stupak-Pitts

By Dr. Suzanne Poppema on Nov 20, 2009 - 7:00am | comments (21)

In examining rooms, we see women in terrible pain, but their suffering doesn’t count in Stupak/Pitts world. By banishing abortion from the reform bill, the amendment punishes women who need to end unwanted or unhealthy pregnancies.

Precious, Stupak, and the Erasure of Women's Lives

By Sarah Seltzer on Nov 20, 2009 - 7:00am | comments

With the Stupak amendment literally and symbolically stripping women of equal status, the movie "Precious" presents, in grim detail, the way race, class and bias render a woman's body simultaneously invisible and subject to abuse.

2 Get Real! I'm Becoming a Christian: How Can I Reconcile My Faith With My Sex Life?

By Heather Corinna on Nov 20, 2009 - 7:00am | comments (1)

Form-based ethics teach the Christian to ask the question “Am I allowed to do this?” Content-based ethics teach the Christian to ask “Am I truly loving the person or persons with whom I am doing this, including myself?”

Truth Is Indeed One of the First Casualties of War

By Jon O'Brien on Nov 19, 2009 - 9:37am | comments

I agree with Jim Wallis that the truth has become a casualty in this war--because both Jim and the Catholic Bishops have twisted it. And if Jim Wallis and his conservative allies have their way, women will become another casualty.

Two New Analyses Show Women Have "Much at Stake" Under Stupak Amendment

By Jodi Jacobson on Nov 19, 2009 - 7:00am | comments (10)

Two new studies show what many have already argued: Implementation of the Stupak-Pitts Amendment would likely result in the almost total loss of coverage for abortion care, including in situations where life and health are at risk.

3 A Federal Employee Expresses Outrage on Stupak

By Carole Joffe on Nov 19, 2009 - 7:00am | comments (32)

A federal employee--barred by the Hyde Amendment from insurance coverage for abortion--incurs costs of $9000.00 to end a pregnancy in which the fetus is missing major portions of its brain, skull, and scalp.

Motherhood in America: Some Apples for Your Pie

By Anat Shenker on Nov 19, 2009 - 7:00am | comments (3)

If motherhood is "the only life sentence without chance at parole you can get without committing a crime," low-income motherhood is infinitely harder still. Still, we judge these mothers and make their lives harder, as we force them into it.

Who Pays For These Abortions?

By Kirsten Sherk on Nov 18, 2009 - 7:00am | comments (3)

The US goes out of its way to deny poor women access to services--including abortion. Meanwhile, Ethiopia, one of the poorest countries in Africa has liberalized its abortion laws and pays for abortion care for women who need it.

4 Globalizing The Culture Wars

By Amie Newman on Nov 18, 2009 - 7:00am | comments

A new report, released by Political Research Associates, connects the dots between U.S. conservatives, African churches and a growing homophobia - with frightening results.

Hard Line Anti-choice Group 'Going Rogue' on Palin

By Wendy Norris on Nov 18, 2009 - 7:00am | comments

After attacking James Dobson and Mitt Romney for not being anti-abortion enough, American Right to Life has set its sights on a new high profile target: ex-Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin.

What's the Message on Miscarriage and Abortion...Suffer in Silence or Be Shamed?

By Robin Marty on Nov 17, 2009 - 7:00am | comments (24)

In 140 characters, Penelope Trunk started a controversy around how women should react to a miscarriage. Is it best to suffer in silence? Are you ever allowed to be grateful? And above all, are you EVER allowed to discuss abortion?

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Get Real! I'm Becoming a Christian: How Can I Reconcile My Faith With My Sex Life?

Heather Corinna, Scarleteen.com
Nov 20 2009 - 7:00am | comments (1)

Form-based ethics teach the Christian to ask the question “Am I allowed to do this?” Content-based ethics teach the Christian to ask “Am I truly loving the person or persons with whom I am doing this, including myself?”
GOP Misinformation Machine Goes into High Gear on Senate Langage on Abortion

Jodi Jacobson, Senior Political Editor
Nov 19 2009 - 2:15pm | comments

GOP smear and misinformation campaign goes into high-gear on abortion in Senate bill. Here are some of the actual facts.
DeGette Statement on Abortion Coverage In Senate bill: "A Common-Sense Provision"

Amie Newman, Managing Editor
Nov 19 2009 - 1:24pm | comments

Rep. Diana DeGette releases a statement on the Senate bill's exclusion of the anti-choice Stupak Amendment language and her vision for moving forward with health care reform.

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