Massachusetts
Can Prisons Take Care of Pregnant Women?
by Rachel Roth, RH Reality Check
November 13, 2011 - 11:15pm (Print)
As the Massachusetts Legislature considers this year’s crop of criminal justice reform bills, one that has not gotten much attention is a measure to ensure proper treatment of pregnant women in jail and prison.
Why Contraceptive Coverage Is Critical: Lessons from Massachusetts
July 19, 2011 - 3:07pm (Print)
In Massachusetts, we have already learned some lessons about why it is important to include contraception at no additional cost.
National Right To Life Endorses In New York Special Election, Candidate Loses Anyway
by Robin Marty, RH Reality Check
May 25, 2011 - 10:49am (Print)
Just like in the Massachusetts special election, National Right to Life came in to campaign for the Republican candidate. But this time they lost.
Defund It All, Let God Sort It Out
by Robin Marty, RH Reality Check
May 2, 2011 - 7:52am (Print)
There's a new crusade in the U.S., a crusade against any type of sex not solely for procreation. The sword is the taxpayer funding, and the aggressors don't care who their victims are.
Roundup: State Legislatures Aim to Restrict Medical Abortion
by Beth Saunders, RH Reality Check
April 27, 2011 - 9:54am (Print)
Oklahoma and Texas want to restrict use of medical abortion despite recommendations from medical groups; Florida votes on pile of anti-abortion bills today; MariaTalks.com controversy continues in Massachusetts; and Texas tries to repeal transgender marriage.
Roundup: Kyl's "Not Factual" Statement Removed From Congressional Record
by Beth Saunders, RH Reality Check
April 25, 2011 - 10:27am (Print)
Senator Kyl removes his "not intended to be factual" statement about Planned Parenthood from the Congressional Record; Minnesota state representative finds United Church of Christ minister and ACLU "disgusting;" and an anti-choice group demands that a state-funded teen sexual health site be shut down.
Massachusetts: Health Reform is a Lifesaver for Women
by Amanda Dennis and Kelly Blanchard
March 29, 2011 - 10:32pm (Print)
When it comes to women’s health, Massachusetts shows us reform is something to celebrate—and lessons from Massachusetts can help ensure that national health reform meets women’s needs.
Roundup: Does Scott Brown Really Support Planned Parenthood?
by Beth Saunders, RH Reality Check
March 25, 2011 - 9:48am (Print)
Planned Parenthood: Former Massachusetts governor supports it, what is Senator Scott Brown true stance on defunding it, and Rep. Alan West is offended that it's in so many black communities. Also - radiation risks to pregnant women in Japan, and fertility treatments for HIV-positive men who want children.
Public Funding of Family Planning is Essential, Even Under Health Reform
by Britt Wahlin and Amanda Dennis
March 22, 2011 - 10:35pm (Print)
Even in Massachusetts, where 98 percent of residents have health insurance, research shows cuts to publicly-funded family planning would be devastating.
Public Funding of Family Planning is Essential, Even Under Health Reform
by Britt Wahlin and Amanda Dennis
March 22, 2011 - 10:35pm (Print)
Research shows that even in Massachusetts, a state where 98 percent of residents have health insurance, cuts to publicly-funded family planning would be devastating.
