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

By Wendy Norris, RH Reality Check

November 18, 2009 - 7:00am

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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.

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Anti-Choice "Egg-as-Person" Initiatives Threaten the Rights Of Women

By Joseph Boven, Colorado Independent

November 12, 2009 - 9:53am

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“We know, based on hundreds of cases across the country, some of them in Colorado, that if, as a matter of law fetuses are described as separate persons, essentially pregnant women lose their Personhood,” says Lynn Paltrow.

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Roundup: US News Gets It All Wrong, A Real Live Internet Birth?!, Jesus and Frozen Embryos

By Amie Newman, Managing Editor

November 11, 2009 - 12:31pm

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US News & World Report offers up an entirely incorrect report of what the Stupak Amendment does, a young woman gives birth and you can watch it live on the internet!, Broadsheet calls for clearly identifying Jesus in the details of an article on IVF.

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Do Diploid Dave and Zelinda Zygote Get Equal Protection?

By Robert Gladd

November 4, 2009 - 2:31pm

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The current language of the Constitution extends full protection only to "persons born or naturalized" here, stating additionally that "nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws." As Supreme Court Justice Scalia has said: "I think when the Constitution says that persons are entitled to equal protection of the laws, I think it clearly means walking-around persons. You don't count pregnant women twice."

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Financial Issues Dog Second Colorado Egg-As-Person Campaign

By Wendy Norris, RH Reality Check

November 2, 2009 - 6:00am

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The peculiarities on Personhood Colorado campaign's recent financial disclosure form may be an oversight by fledgling activists...or a much more cynical attempt to thwart public accountability by a well-oiled theocratic political machine.

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What Now? Colorado Groups Seek "Personhood" For Cells

By Joseph Boven, Colorado Independent

October 29, 2009 - 6:00am

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A new version of the anti-choice initiative soundly defeated by Colorado voters in 2008 is making its way to the 2010 ballot. The intention? To grant cells the full spectrum of citizen rights.

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Roundup: Dominican Republic Passes Complete Ban on Abortion..and Contraception?

By Jodi Jacobson, Senior Political Editor

September 25, 2009 - 9:35am

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Lawmakers in the Dominican Republic gave their final approval last week to a "pro-life constitutional change" stating that “the right to life is inviolable from conception until death.” Anti-choice groups unhappy with selection of Kirk to replace Kennedy.

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Roundup: Guttmacher Study Proves that, Yes, John Boehner, Family Planning and the Economy Are Linked

By Jodi Jacobson, Senior Political Editor

September 24, 2009 - 9:21am

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During the stimulus debate, male commentators and policymakers from Chris Matthews to John Boehner ridiculed the notion that family planning had anything to do with real issues, like say, the economy. A new Guttmacher study suggests they should be eating their words. Meanwhile, a new "egg-as-person" referendum goes to petition stage in Florida.

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"Personhood": Banning Abortion, Contraception...And More?

By Amanda Marcotte, RH Reality Check

September 22, 2009 - 7:00am

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Florida is the new battlefield of the so-called personhood movement and anti-choicers are trying to convince voters there’s little people lurking inside your neighbor’s ladyparts.

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Egg-as-Person State Law Campaigns Attract New Faces, Old Radicals

By Wendy Norris, RH Reality Check

September 16, 2009 - 7:00am

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The so-called "personhood" movement promoting constitutional rights for fertilized eggs got a fresh shot in the arm in recent days with ballot initiatives gearing up in Florida and renewing efforts in Colorado and Montana. And a host of familiar nationally-known and emerging local activists from hard line anti-abortion groups are leading the new charge to ban abortion, contraception, and other comprehensive reproductive health care.

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