Republicans
Giuliani Says He Can't Be President Because He's Not Anti-Choice Enough
by Robin Marty, RH Reality Check
September 7, 2011 - 1:40pm (Print)
Until the anti-choice advocates give up on their litmus test, Giuliani says he'll never be able to get the nomination.
Afternoon Roundup: Kanye West's Abortion Tweet Annoys Lily Allen (And Many Others)
by Amie Newman
February 24, 2011 - 7:44pm (Print)
Kanye West's bad-mood-producing abortion tweet; NYC's racist, anti-choice billboard; the Tea Party's "we're not interested in the culture wars" culture-war agenda setting thus far; and midwifery saves money!
Afternoon Roundup: Washington DC Proposes Cutting Out the 'Middle-Man' For Birth Control Access
by Amie Newman
February 22, 2011 - 3:54pm (Print)
Washington DC proposes birth control from pharmacists without a prescription; newly-created UN Women director speaks at the opening session of Commission on the Status of Women; GOP budget slashes foreign aid for HIV/AIDS programs and AIDS advocates say it will mean the loss of babies' lives; Dr. Bernard Nathanson, a physician who provided abortions turned passionate-anti-legal-abortion-advocate dies.
How to Stop the Right's Campaign Against Rape Victims
by June Carbone
January 31, 2011 - 3:45pm (Print)
It is time to propose practical changes that would actually cut public expenditures, protect rape victims and make the anti-women animus that motivates these proposals visible for all to see.
(UPDATED) Federal Judge Rules Against Health Reform Law
by Amie Newman
December 13, 2010 - 4:02pm (Print)
A federal judge in Virginia has ruled in favor of Virginia's Attorney General Kenneth Cuccinelli's lawsuit. Judge Hudson, a Republican favorite, determined that the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act's central provision - that all Americans must purchase health care - is unconstitutional. What happens next?
Afternoon Roundup: Republicans Say Abortion More Important Than Economy, Birthornot.com Couple "Rejects" Abortion
by Amie Newman
December 7, 2010 - 7:36pm (Print)
Newly elected Republicans around the country are hard at work dealing with the troubles afflicting our nation...access to abortion for women; The "Birthornot.com" couple makes a shocking decision; and surgeons gather from around the globe to address an entirely preventable and treatable childbirth-caused condition called obstetric fistula.
Roundup: STIs and HIV Continue to Wreak Havoc While the United States Congress Prepares to Battle...What? Abortion
by Jodi Jacobson, Editor in Chief, RH Reality Check
November 24, 2010 - 10:58am (Print)
Despite some progress in reducing the incidence of gonorrhea in the United States, spyhillis and chlamydia continue to rise; women and girls make up an ever-increasing share of all those infected with HIV worldwide, and despite promises re: jobs! jobs! jobs! the Tea Party and conservative Republicans are gearing up to pat down your uterus daily.
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Sexism in the Midterms: Politicians Win, Women Lose
by Amie Newman
November 7, 2010 - 6:01pm (Print)
Sexism was a successful strategy in this election - for male Democrats and Republicans. The only group for which it didn't work so well was women.
The Year of the Republican Woman? Not Really
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?
What's With Republicans and Phone Sex?
by Robin Marty, RH Reality Check
May 13, 2010 - 2:22pm (Print)
Sure are an awful lot of "wrong numbers" hanging around the Republican Party these days.
