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Better Fathers: Courtesy of the Sexual Revolution

By Cristina Page, Moderator, OnCommonGround

June 13, 2008 - 7:00am

So much for the break-up of the family caused by women's emerging roles. Turns out women's liberation has had a transformational and positive impact on men's lives. Makes for a Happy Father's Day indeed!

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It's Not About You

By Rupert Walder, RH Reality Check, Europe

February 18, 2008 - 8:55am

Because they are not involved, because it is not about them, for many reasons, I am sure there are many men who do not know how they should feel about a partner's abortion. But that doesn't mean there is a post-abortion syndrome for men.

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Pity the Man

By Sarah Blustain, The Nation

February 12, 2008 - 8:54am

Pity the men who, wittingly or not, are allowing the pain caused by their partners' abortions to be co-opted for political gain. They are the new face of the antiabortion movement: Post-Abortion Syndrome--for men.

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Published under: Contraception | Access to Abortion | Contraception | abortion | men and reproductive health

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The Soft Bigotry of Low Expectations

By Amanda Marcotte, RH Reality Check

February 12, 2008 - 8:53am

Many men are perfectly competent at swallowing a pill every day on time, and plenty of them have partners who trust them to do it. So where's the male birth control pill?

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Men Can Help Prevent Unintended Pregnancy, Too

By Brian Nguyen

February 12, 2008 - 8:52am

If ever there was a perfect time for men to band together against a loss of fatherhood, that time is now -- with their demand for access to emergency contraception. Those who feel that they have been hurt by abortion have more reason than anyone else to spread knowledge of Plan B and support its widespread provision to men.

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Men's Words on Abortion

By Claire Keyes

January 22, 2008 - 8:50am

What happens when men are encouraged to speak their minds about abortion? Many abortion providers realize that men's voices are valuable -- contrary to the suggestions made in the recent rash of claims that "men are victims of abortion too."

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Published under: Leading Voices | Sexuality Education | Access to Abortion | men and reproductive health | men and abortion

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Integrating Men into Abortion Care

By Marcy Bloom, GIRE

September 17, 2007 - 7:14am

Respectful, non-abusive male partners can be caring allies and health providers for women experiencing abortion.

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Published under: Leading Voices | Maternal Health | Access to Abortion | Women’s Rights | men and reproductive health

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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 (42)

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 (2)

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 (53)

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 (4)

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 (2)

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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Nov 19 2009 - 11:31pm | comments
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