Virginia
VA Senator Janet Howell is 100% Pro-Choice
"To protest a bill that would require women to undergo an ultrasound before having an abortion, Virginia State Sen. Janet Howell (D-Fairfax) on Monday attached an amendment that would require men to have a rectal exam and a cardiac stress test before obtaining a prescription for erectile dysfunction medication." This video is from a debate this past September, when she was running for Senate and during which she announces that she is 100% pro-choice. She clearly wasn't kidding.
Virginia Governor Proposes Eliminating Teen Pregnancy Prevention Programs
by Jodi Jacobson, Editor in Chief, RH Reality Check
January 18, 2012 - 11:26am (Print)
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How Does Heartbeat "Determine" Gestational Age?
by Robin Marty, RH Reality Check
January 16, 2012 - 6:39am (Print)
Another sign that lawmakers should not make medical decisions.
Report: TRAP Laws in Virginia
Recent news report on TRAP laws (the realities and the politics) in Virginia.
How Out-of-Touch Is Dick Black?
Among many, many appalling stances, Dick Black also refuses to stand up against Spousal Rape. Vote against his re-election tomorrow (Tuesday, November 08), and/or donate today to help defeat him. He makes VA an unsafe state for women to live in.
Anti-Choice Opposition Ambush Candidate Outside Her Church
by Robin Marty, RH Reality Check
November 1, 2011 - 11:12am (Print)
"People need to know this woman who is a Catholic supports killing babies, and not to vote for her," a member of Pro-life Virginia explained.
Leading Virginia State Senate Candidate Once Called Birth Control "Baby Pesticides"
by Robin Marty, RH Reality Check
November 1, 2011 - 10:41am (Print)
Virginia could end up even more anti-woman, depending on the election's outcome.
Michigan Vies For "Coercion Test," Virginia Wants to Ban "Sex Selected" Abortions
by Robin Marty, RH Reality Check
October 31, 2011 - 8:25pm (Print)
More legislation to fix issues that don't really exist.
Virginia Board of "Health" Putting Women at Greater Health Risk For Political Gain
by Katherine Greenier, ACLU-VA
September 16, 2011 - 5:31pm (Print)
Tomorrow, September 17 is Constitution Day, a day to commemorate the formation and signing of the Constitution and to celebrate the rights guaranteed within. In place of celebration, we are reminded that women’s rights are under attack.
Join us in Richmond in October to put the pressure on Gov. McDonnell to protect women’s health
Virginia's Governor McDonnell and Attorney General Cuccinelli think they’re about to get away with restricting choice under the radar.
Despite hearing strong testimony from young men and women, medical professionals and pro-choice advocates, the Virginia Board of Health, under pressure from the Attorney General’s Office, advanced the most onerous anti-choice regulations in the country.
