Reproductive Rights

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Scott Walker's Next Target: Cancer Screenings for Women

In Wisconsin, Planned Parenthood foes go after a program to provide women with free cancer screenings.

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| Fri Dec. 16, 2011 4:00 AM PST
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Gingrich Endorses Zygote Personhood

The Republican frontrunner endorses measures to grant rights beginning at conception.

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| Thu Dec. 15, 2011 4:09 PM PST

Scientific Community Slams Plan B Decision

According to the Union of Concerned Scientists, the Obama administration's decision to restrict use of Plan B by young girls doesn't bode well for scientific integrity.

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| Fri Dec. 9, 2011 3:41 PM PST

Obama Admin Ignores FDA on Plan B

In a decision that overrules FDA findings, the Obama administration makes the morning after pill accessible to young women only by prescription. Five reasons why that’s a less-than-fabulous idea.

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| Wed Dec. 7, 2011 6:32 PM PST

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Rep. Darrell Issa Comes Out Swinging for Catholic Bishops

The GOP's chief congressional watchdog accuses the Obama administration of anti-Catholic bias.

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| Fri Dec. 2, 2011 4:00 AM PST

Abortion in the Defense Authorization Bill

The military doesn't cover abortions for women who are pregnant due to rape or incest.

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| Wed Nov. 30, 2011 7:07 AM PST
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Will Obama Bow on Birth Control?

Reproductive rights groups call on Obama to protect no-cost birth control.

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| Mon Nov. 28, 2011 4:10 PM PST
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If at First You Don't Succeed at Making Zygotes People, Try Again

Virginia and Colorado are the latest targets for "personhood" advocates.

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| Tue Nov. 22, 2011 3:07 PM PST

Romney Tries to Have It Both Ways on "Personhood"

The Republican presidential candidate can't decide whether fetuses should be considered citizens.

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| Tue Nov. 22, 2011 4:00 AM PST
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Flailing Rick Perry Pledges to Combat Pornography

And Shariah law. And birth control. And gay marriage. And so on.

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| Mon Nov. 21, 2011 4:38 PM PST

Wisconsin Lawmaker Introduces Yet Another "Personhood" Measure

After Mississippi's failed attempt to convince voters that fertilized eggs are people, the Badger State gives it a go.

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| Fri Nov. 18, 2011 12:42 PM PST

Aborted Fetuses to Star in 2012 Election Ads

How the anti-abortion movement aims to use an FCC loophole to bloody the airwaves.

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| Thu Nov. 17, 2011 4:00 AM PST
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Birth Control: Not Just About Sex

Less than half of women using the pill said they do so just to prevent pregnancy.

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| Wed Nov. 16, 2011 2:51 PM PST
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Zygote "Personhood" Heading to Georgia

Undeterred by Mississippi's failure, Georgia lawmakers are planning their own constitutional amendment.

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| Wed Nov. 16, 2011 12:10 PM PST
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Scott Walker's New Jobs Plan: Abstinence-Only Education

Step 1: Wisconsin Republicans repeal the state's comprehensive sex education law. Step 2: ??? Step 3: Jobs!

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| Wed Nov. 16, 2011 4:00 AM PST
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Why Mississippi's Personhood Measure Failed

Fifty-eight percent of Mississippians voted against the country's most radical anti-abortion law.

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| Wed Nov. 9, 2011 12:11 PM PST
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What You Missed: Election Night 2011

Two big wins for progressives—and the architect of Arizona's immigration law goes down in flames.

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| Wed Nov. 9, 2011 9:41 AM PST

Mississippi Rejects Zygote "Personhood" Amendment

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| Tue Nov. 8, 2011 9:11 PM PST
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Congressional GOP Pushes Zygote Personhood Bills

Mississippi voters rejected a constitutional amendment granting personhood to zygotes—but congressional Republicans want to take the plan national.

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| Tue Nov. 8, 2011 4:00 AM PST
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Personhood Amendments: Coming to a Ballot Near You? (Map)

The Mississippi battle is over for now, but voters in other states may soon confront a radical anti-abortion agenda.

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| Tue Nov. 8, 2011 4:00 AM PST