Reproductive Rights

bart stupak

Does the Dems' Big Tent Still Have Room for Abortion Foes?

Bart Stupak—who nearly derailed Obamacare over abortion—says Dems will never take back the House without people like him.

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| Thu Sep. 6, 2012 3:00 AM PDT

A Tennessee Case Study in Defunding Planned Parenthood

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| Wed Sep. 5, 2012 10:39 AM PDT

When Politicians Need Sex Ed

Don't be embarrassed, lawmakers. Throw your sexual health questions into the gym teacher's "question box."

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| Thu Aug. 30, 2012 3:00 AM PDT
Paul Ryan

Paul Ryan Defends Redefinition of Rape as Just "Stock Language"

The VP contender is having a hard time convincing everyone that he believes "rape is rape."

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| Tue Aug. 28, 2012 8:41 AM PDT

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Men Defining Rape: A History

Check out the forefathers of the Republicans' rape-redefining ringleaders.

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| Mon Aug. 27, 2012 3:00 AM PDT

Imagine You Were Raped. Got Pregnant. Then Your Rapist Sought Custody.

It happens—and in many states there are no laws to keep rapists from terrorizing their victims all over again. Read on, Todd Akin.

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| Fri Aug. 24, 2012 3:00 AM PDT

Romney: No Questions About Abortion or Akin

Denver reporter gets interview on stipulation that she not ask about those hot issues.

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| Thu Aug. 23, 2012 1:49 PM PDT

Christian Group Accuses GOP of "Political Gang Rape" Against Todd Akin

And you thought rape analogies were passé.

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| Wed Aug. 22, 2012 11:42 AM PDT

Flowchart: "Can I Get Pregnant?"

Learn the biology of your body, according to conservative male lawmakers.

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| Wed Aug. 22, 2012 3:00 AM PDT
Rep. Paul Ryan

Paul Ryan Cosponsored All the Most Extreme Anti-Abortion Bills

We know the GOP vice presidential candidate is anti-abortion. But seriously: He's really, really anti-abortion.

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| Wed Aug. 22, 2012 3:00 AM PDT

After Akin, GOP Makes Extreme Abortion Policy Official

The party's platform endorses outlawing abortion under any circumstances, including rape and incest.

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| Tue Aug. 21, 2012 12:46 PM PDT

Can Todd Akin Survive in Missouri?

Prediction: This all blows over and Akin doesn't even lose much support.

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| Mon Aug. 20, 2012 8:12 AM PDT
LIFE

Wham, Bam, Sonogram!

From transvaginal ultrasounds to attacks on Planned Parenthood, the ladies of Americans United for Life are targeting reproductive rights.

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| Mon Aug. 20, 2012 3:01 AM PDT
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Rep. Todd Akin: Wrong, But Not Alone

The GOP Senate candidate says women can't get pregnant from rape. That's a fairly common belief on the fringe right.

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| Sun Aug. 19, 2012 6:21 PM PDT
ryan and akin

Todd Akin, Paul Ryan, and Redefining Rape

The Missouri congressman pushed a bill—along with the GOP vice presidential candidate—to prohibit taxpayer-funded abortions for rape victims.

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| Sun Aug. 19, 2012 3:21 PM PDT
ryan and romney

How Romney and Ryan Plan to Close Your Family Planning Clinic

The GOP candidates envision a one-two punch that will shutter clinics nationwide—even in blue states.

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| Fri Aug. 17, 2012 3:01 AM PDT

Pro-Lifers Should Stop Being So Skittish About Their Own Beliefs

Paul Ryan cosponsored a bill that has the plain intent of allowing states to ban abortion, with no exceptions for rape or incest.

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| Tue Aug. 14, 2012 9:11 AM PDT
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Ryan Sponsored Abortion Bill That Would Make Romney's Kids Criminals

The VP candidate pushed an anti-abortion bill that would outlaw IVF—which Mitt Romney's children used.

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| Tue Aug. 14, 2012 3:01 AM PDT

Fetus Snowglobe, Anyone?

File under WTF.

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| Fri Aug. 10, 2012 11:43 AM PDT

Jury to Hear Allegations Against Kansas Anti-Abortion Activist

The DOJ charges woman for threats against Wichita doctor Mila Means.

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| Fri Aug. 10, 2012 3:00 AM PDT