Reproductive Rights

Rick Perry

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
scott walker

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
Ohio Issue 2

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
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The Graphic Anti-Abortion Film That's Rocking the Vote in Mississippi

"180" equates abortion rights activists with Hitler supporters.

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| Mon Nov. 7, 2011 1:05 PM PST
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Poll: Mississippi Personhood Amendment May Pass

Poll shows strong support for the country's most radical anti-abortion law.

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| Mon Nov. 7, 2011 9:47 AM PST
Haley Barbour

Mississippi Personhood: Too Extreme for Haley Barbour?

The Republican governor says he has serious concerns about the state's anti-abortion constitutional amendment.

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| Thu Nov. 3, 2011 6:03 AM PDT
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Kansas Medical Board Investigates Dr. George Tiller's Colleague

It's been more than two years since Tiller was killed. But abortion foes are still after his former colleague.

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| Thu Nov. 3, 2011 3:00 AM PDT

WATCH: Mississippi's Assault on Women (Saunders Cartoon)

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| Tue Nov. 1, 2011 2:56 PM PDT
Birth Control

Then They Came for Your Birth Control

Mississippi's "Personhood" measure could outlaw birth control. And it's not an accident.

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| Wed Oct. 26, 2011 10:07 AM PDT
Johnny DuPree

Mississippi Dem Unsure What Personhood Does, Still Supports It

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Johnny DuPree says he has serious concerns about the amendment to ban abortion and some forms of contraception. But he's backing it anyway.

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| Wed Oct. 26, 2011 5:24 AM PDT
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Kansas Missing Key Files in Abortion Case

Planned Parenthood still fighting attacks from former AG Phill Kline.

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| Tue Oct. 25, 2011 4:00 AM PDT
Herman Cain

Herman Cain: Still Definitely Not Pro-Choice—Just Bad At Answering Questions

Republicans discover Cain's greatest weakness: questions.

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| Fri Oct. 21, 2011 8:24 AM PDT