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The Recession And Contraception Access

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by Amanda Marcotte, RH Reality Check

October 3, 2010 - 9:33pm (Print)

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The recession affects women of reproductive age and their access to health care and contraception. Also, Bishop Eddie Long is accused of sexual abuse, and activists work to improve HIV health care for women and their children worldwide.

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Roundup: Is the Recession Making People Not Have Babies?

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by Robin Marty, RH Reality Check

August 30, 2010 - 9:04am (Print)

Some think that the country's birth rate has declined as a result of the recent recession.  But, although social security may die off faster, you can always invest in birth control.

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If You Want To Contracept, Put A Ring On It

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by Amanda Marcotte, RH Reality Check

March 2, 2009 - 12:42am (Print)

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A San Antonio doctor explains why she denies birth control to single women. Also, fighting against maternal mortality, and how our sex lives are affected by the recession.

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GOP Blocks Extension of Unemployment Insurance

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by Mike Lillis, New Journalist Fellow

October 14, 2009 - 6:00am (Print)

Last week, Senate Democrats proposed extending unemployment insurance by 14 weeks — with an extra six weeks for states with unemployment above 8.5 percent — only to have Republicans block the measure on the chamber floor.
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Cheap Tests Just As Good

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by Elisabeth Garber-Paul, RH Reality Check

August 20, 2009 - 1:55pm (Print)

Cheap pregnancy tests in Britain have been proven to be as accurate as more expensive versions.

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Sex and the Recession

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by Elisabeth Garber-Paul, RH Reality Check

June 24, 2009 - 1:38pm (Print)

Sex is a great way to deal with stress. It burns calories, gets the endorphins pumping, and is usually less awkward than hitting the gym.

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Progressive Catholics Are Finally Being Heard

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by Joe Veix, RH Reality Check

April 6, 2009 - 2:10pm (Print)

As the recession gets worse, more Catholics are shifting their political opinions, or becoming more open to compromise and dialogue about that and other issues.

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Recession Leads to More Abortions and Vasectomies

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by Joe Veix, RH Reality Check

March 27, 2009 - 1:55pm (Print)

When the recession hit in November, abortion and vasectomy rates rose significantly.

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Feminism and the New Great Depression: What's Next?

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by Elisabeth Garber-Paul, RH Reality Check

March 19, 2009 - 10:24am (Print)

Looks like feminism’s at a crossroads, and there’s a very surprising group that could hold the key to the future of the movement: men. (So does this mean I should go buy my goldfish a new bike?)

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As Condom Sales Rise, Media Ponders Recession Sex

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by Joe Veix, RH Reality Check

February 20, 2009 - 12:43pm (Print)

With the recession getting worse, and condom sales on the rise, media outlets are weighing in on whether or not this will result in more sex.

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