Reproductive Rights

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Mississippi's Last Abortion Clinic Might Soon Disappear

Jackson Women's Health Organization has filed a motion to try and block a law that could put an end to abortion in the state.

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| Wed Nov. 28, 2012 2:22 PM PST
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In Michigan, a Tax Break for Fetuses?

Lawmakers introduce a plan to include fetuses as "dependents" after 12 weeks of gestation.

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| Tue Nov. 27, 2012 4:00 AM PST

Ohio GOP's Election Lesson: We Should Go After Planned Parenthood Again!

The GOP revives an effort to take away family planning and education funds from the state's 32 Planned Parenthood providers.

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| Wed Nov. 21, 2012 4:00 AM PST

Charts: Ladyparts Strike Back

Check out all the record-breaking wins by the women of our next Congress.

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| Fri Nov. 9, 2012 4:00 AM PST

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The Republican Rape Caucus Crumbles

Surprise! It turns out that apologizing for sexual assault is a terrible way to win an election.

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| Wed Nov. 7, 2012 2:18 PM PST

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The US Conference of Catholic Bishops declared something of a holy war on the Obama administration this year. Catholics voted for Obama anyway.

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| Wed Nov. 7, 2012 4:13 PM PST
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Richard "God's Will" Mourdock Won't Be a Senator

Democrat Joe Donnelly beats ladyparts foe Mourdock in a tight Indiana race.

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| Tue Nov. 6, 2012 8:53 PM PST
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Election 2012: Do Crazy Rape Comments Really Matter?

A look at the election prospects of Todd "Legitimate Rape" Akin and Richard "God Intended" Mourdock.

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| Mon Nov. 5, 2012 3:24 PM PST

What Would a Romney Victory Mean for Reproductive Rights?

Here are eight ways a Romney-Ryan administration could interfere with your access to reproductive health care.

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| Sat Nov. 3, 2012 3:00 AM PDT

Charts: The Voter Guide for Your Ladyparts

Eleven reasons why every woman should vote on Tuesday.

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| Fri Nov. 2, 2012 3:00 AM PDT

David Attenborough: US Politicans Duck Climate Change Because of Cost

The naturalist warns that it will take a terrible example of extreme weather to wake people up to global warming.

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| Fri Oct. 26, 2012 3:00 AM PDT
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Conservative Group Kills Candidate's Samuel L. Jackson "Uncle Tom" Videos

Anti-abortion activist Randall Terry decided to mess with the movie star in a fight that even his biggest supporters don't want a piece of.

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| Fri Oct. 19, 2012 9:17 AM PDT
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Samuel L. Jackson Threatens Lawsuit Over Candidate's "Uncle Tom" Ad

Anti-abortion activist Randall Terry is airing a bizarre and bigoted ad accusing Jackson of "carrying water for racists." He is not m*therf***ing amused.

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| Wed Oct. 17, 2012 12:18 PM PDT

Next on the Anti-Abortion Agenda: Spousal Consent?

An anti-abortion group is lobbying Kansas lawmakers to pass a law allowing spouses to "intervene" to prevent an abortion

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| Wed Oct. 17, 2012 3:30 AM PDT

Stock Photo Women Love Conservative Politicians!

Conservative-aligned business group uses stock photos to attract female supporters

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| Tue Oct. 16, 2012 2:18 PM PDT
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Business Group Courts Women, Also Supports Todd Akin

The "Voice of Small Business" seems to have a thing for guys who say ridiculous stuff about rape.

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| Tue Oct. 16, 2012 12:39 PM PDT

Flashback: Mitt Says Ann's Views Not "Terribly Relevant to My Campaign"

As Ann Romney takes to the stump to convince voters to back her husband, it's worth recalling what the Republican candidate once said about her positions.

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| Tue Oct. 9, 2012 9:32 AM PDT

Abortion Rights Group Launches "Bill of Reproductive Rights"

The Center for Reproductive Rights branches out from defending abortion rights in court.

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| Tue Oct. 9, 2012 6:00 AM PDT

Shocker: Free Birth Control Means Fewer Abortions

New research shows access to free contraception leads to fewer unintended pregnancies and abortions.

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| Fri Oct. 5, 2012 11:57 AM PDT

Anti-Abortion Group Launches New Super-PAC

"Women Speak Out" plans to spend $500,000 on ads in swing states.

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| Wed Oct. 3, 2012 11:15 AM PDT