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IN Abortion Bill – Breast Cancer Lie, Fetal Pain & Ultrasound

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Ana Kasparian and Cenk Uygur (The Young Turks) discuss a newly proposed bill by Republican Eric Turner in Indiana that would require doctors to (incorrectly) tell women that abortion increases the risk of breast cancer. The bill would also require that doctors discuss ‘fetal pain’ and show women an ultrasound. Courtesy of breastcancertreatmentinformation.com.

August 16, 2011 - 11:11am

Ana Kasparian and Cenk Uygur (The Young Turks) discuss a newly proposed bill by Republican Eric Turner in Indiana that would require doctors to (incorrectly) tell women that abortion increases the risk of breast cancer. The bill would also require that doctors discuss ‘fetal pain’ and show women an ultrasound. Courtesy of breastcancertreatmentinformation.com.

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Why a Soccer Momma for Obama Hung Up Her Cleats

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by Jodi Jacobson, Editor in Chief, RH Reality Check

October 31, 2010 - 10:27am (Print)

I was a soccer mama for Obama. But sometime this year, I hung up my cleats.  And because I am pretty ordinary, I think losing me is a big problem for the Democrats. I'll vote on Tuesday, but I haven't recruited for the playoffs.

Follow Jodi Jacobson on Twitter, @jljacobson

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A Progressive's Defense of Elena Kagan

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by Jessica Pieklo, Hamline University

May 17, 2010 - 6:00am (Print)

Some progressives have denounced the nomination of Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court as an affront to Stevens' legacy and further proof the President has abandoned his base.  But she is an excellent choice.

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Dear Progressive Allies in Health Care Reform: Where Were You on the Stupak Amendment?

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by Amie Newman

November 11, 2009 - 5:50pm (Print)

Dear progressive allies, I know abortion has been made controversial and politics is a giant game. But we can win if we stick together. So where are you on the Stupak Amendment?
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What Is the Message From This Election? Ultraconservatives Are Emboldened

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by Margaret Conway, ConwayStrategic

November 5, 2009 - 6:00am (Print)

Only time will tell how this this week's election and phase of ultra-conservatism among Republicans will play out. What do you predict--and how should pro-choice, pro-reproductive justice advocates respond? Let us know.
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