U.S. Senate

Repro Rights Roundup: Afternoon-Style

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by Amie Newman

November 17, 2010 - 6:17pm (Print)

A Lame Duck Congress lives up to its name when it comes to fair pay, William Saletan tells women we should compromise our bodily autonomy because two guys have decided it's a good idea, contraception should be covered for women in the U.S. and more..

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Alaska Says Yes to Murkowski, No to Palin (And Joe Miller)

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by Amie Newman

November 17, 2010 - 4:57pm (Print)

Sarah Palin's Alaska belongs to Senator Lisa Murkowski now. The Republican who ran an independent write-in campaign against Tea Party and Sarah Palin-backed candidate Republican Joe Miller will serve another term as U.S. Senator for Alaska.

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Patty Murray Win Means Pro-Choice Women Lead Washington State

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by Amie Newman

November 5, 2010 - 1:38pm (Print)

Democratic U.S. Senator Patty Murry has won a fourth term, beating out Republican challenger Dino Rossi. But the state still faces a huge budget shortfall which means cuts to family planning and maternity care for lower income women.

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The Year of the Republican Woman? Not Really

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by Amie Newman

October 28, 2010 - 6:15am (Print)

Yes, we've heard over and over again about the Republican women running for office because of the O'Donnell gaffes and Angle embarrassments. But what do the numbers say?

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"Maybe in cases of rape or incest...", Says GOP Candidate Dino Rossi

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by Amie Newman

October 24, 2010 - 2:11pm (Print)

Washington State Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, Dino Rossi, clarifies his extreme anti-choice position for voters, once and for all.

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Rand Paul Rails Against Pregnant Women and Medicaid

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by Amie Newman

October 6, 2010 - 4:46pm (Print)

In his latest rant, GOP candidate for U.S. Senate Rand Paul tells supporters that those pregnant women using Medicaid to access care may just be milking the system.

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Roundup: U.S. Senate is Debating Resolution Condemning Violence Against Abortion Providers

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by Amy Dempsey, RH Reality Check

June 23, 2009 - 11:11am (Print)

U.S. Senate is Debating Resolution Condemning Violence Against Abortion Providers;
Abortion Law in Spain Could be Liberalized; What Will Happen in Wichita?
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