Abortion – Page 9

When Does a “Sidewalk Counselor” become a “Protester”?

By Ashley Gray on April 3, 2014 • ( 6 )

On a chilly Saturday morning in Northern New Jersey, a woman clutching rosary beads and bags of pamphlets follows a father with his young daughter on an open sidewalk. The father has just dropped his wife off at a women’s… Read More ›

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While Fighting Against Birth Control, Hobby Lobby Pours Millions Into It

By Maureen on April 1, 2014 • ( 3 )

Scratch religious fervor, Hobby Lobby’s real hobby is hypocrisy. Last week, the Supreme Court heard arguments in Sebelius v. Hobby Lobby, which pits religious freedom against a woman’s right to comprehensive health care. In short, Hobby Lobby’s owners’ claim their religious liberty is under attack… Read More ›

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Hey Protesters: If this is About Saving Babies, Why Are You Talking to Me?

By Guest on March 28, 2014 • ( 0 )

“Don’t smile, you’re entering the death camp!” That’s what I was told as I arrived at the clinic for a morning of escorting patients past the crowd of protesters to the front door. Let’s just note: I’m Jewish, and… Read More ›

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By amblitstein on March 28, 2014 • ( 0 )

The South Carolina House of Representatives passed a 20-week abortion ban. See RH Reality Check. According to Melissa Kearney and Phillip B. Levine’s research, in regions with many viewers of “16 and Pregnant” and “Teen Mom,” the number of teenage births has… Read More ›

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By amblitstein on March 21, 2014 • ( 0 )

The Senate unanimously passed a bill proposed by Senator McCaskill that will change the procedures for prosecuting military sexual assault. See Ms. Magazine. According to glaad, AIDS is no longer one of the top ten causes of death in NYC…. Read More ›

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By amblitstein on March 14, 2014 • ( 0 )

The Massachusetts court ruled that ‘upskirt’ photos are legal. See CNN. The Army’s top sexual assault prosecutor has been suspended for sexual assault. See Jezebel. A new birthing and abortion clinic in Buffalo, NY views abortions and general women’s health… Read More ›

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Prochoice Progress: 3 Reasons Why the GOP Should Worry

By Maureen on March 13, 2014 • ( 0 )

If there was a gold medal for playing whack-a-mole, the prochoice community would win, hands down. As soon as we defeat one anti-chioce bill, another one pops up. But the tide may (hopefully) be turning. All too often, anti-choice wins dominate the… Read More ›

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By amblitstein on March 7, 2014 • ( 0 )

Planned Parenthood reveals its plan to raise awareness of women’s health and abortion rights for the 2014 midterm elections. See Politico. Barack Obama calls upon Americans to observe and celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8th, 2014 in his Presidential… Read More ›

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CHOICES, Rights and What NOW

By damarespleasants on March 5, 2014 • ( 4 )

On just about every Saturday at 6:45am, you’ll find numerous 3-feet-tall easels touting full-colored, explicitly graphic photos of butchered fetuses, propped along the sidewalks of Jamaica Avenue. Depending on who you ask, the photos are either doctored, are of miscarriages… Read More ›

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How Do You Spell “Regret”? I-O-W-A

By Maureen on March 4, 2014 • ( 2 )

Picture this: it’s Saturday night and you order a pizza. You tell yourself you’ll stick to two slices, but wind up eating the whole pie. The delicious cheese and pepperoni flavors far outweigh any potential self loathing you may feel… Read More ›