Reproductive Rights

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
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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
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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

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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

Louisiana School Revokes Pregnancy Policy

After the ACLU complained, a public charter school agreed to drop its policy of booting pregnant students.

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| Thu Aug. 9, 2012 11:50 AM PDT

Medical Journal Blasts Komen for Overselling Mammograms

Early detection isn't nearly as effective as the leading breast cancer organization claims.

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| Thu Aug. 9, 2012 3:00 AM PDT

Louisiana School Boots Pregnant Students

The ACLU of Louisiana targets charter school for forcing students to submit to pregnancy tests.

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| Mon Aug. 6, 2012 12:10 PM PDT

WATCH: Sunday Smackdown—Bishops Versus Nuns! [Fiore Cartoon]

The bishops take their anti-reproductive health stance into the ring.

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| Thu Aug. 2, 2012 1:19 PM PDT
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House GOPer Compares Free Birth Control Day to 9/11

Co-pay-free contraception starts today for many women. It's not Pearl Harbor.

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| Wed Aug. 1, 2012 11:48 AM PDT

Judge Upholds Arizona's Extreme Abortion Law

Abortion rights groups vow to appeal.

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| Mon Jul. 30, 2012 1:11 PM PDT

"Personhood" Group Wants SCOTUS to Approve Oklahoma Ballot Measure

The movement to grant rights to fertilized eggs tries a new strategy.

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| Mon Jul. 30, 2012 11:25 AM PDT

Why Hasn't Romney Moved More to the Center?

Money creates obligation.

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| Mon Jul. 30, 2012 8:16 AM PDT

South Dakota Doctors Ordered To Say Abortions Lead to Suicide

The state's latest pro-life law will force doctors to warn women seeking abortions of increased suicide risk—based on highly dubious research.

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| Fri Jul. 27, 2012 3:00 AM PDT

Michigan's "Vaginagate" Bill is Back

A committee in the state senate advanced the omnibus anti-abortion bill on Thursday.

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| Thu Jul. 26, 2012 1:23 PM PDT

GOP Budget Slashes Planned Parenthood Funding

A proposed funding bill is a wish-list for anti-choice Republicans.

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| Thu Jul. 19, 2012 4:00 AM PDT