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 ›
Pro-choice
I Regret My Abortion (But Am Still Pro-Choice)
At the age of 18, freshly into my first month of University, I found out I was two weeks pregnant. The reason I knew so early is because I had, foolishly, had unprotected sex and then been unable to acquire… Read More ›
Links We Love
Nitin Nohria, the dean of Harvard Business School, apologizes to its female faculty, students, and alumnae for making them feel disrespected or excluded. See Yahoo! Shine. Cookie Cott encourages the boycotting of Girl Scout cookies after The Girl Scouts endorsed… Read More ›
NEWS: House to Vote on HR7 this Wednesday
This coming Wednesday, January 29, the House will vote on anti-choice bill H.R.7, previously dubbed the “Rape Audit bill.” While lawmakers dropped this egregious component of the bill, it’s far from women-friendy. In addition to outright banning abortion coverage from… Read More ›
Is Au Bon Pain Blocking Prochoice Websites on its Wi-Fi?
Last night, I was alerted to the fact that Au Bon Pain’s public wi-fi is blocking prochoice, progressive websites — including sherights, NARAL, and GLAAD, among others — but NOT anti-choice sites like the Family Research Council. What’s worse, they’ve incorrectly classified… Read More ›
Vermont Turns Up the Prochoice Pressure
Vermont is setting an example for pro-choice advocates across the country. Politicians in the green mountain state have introduced a bill to protect a woman’s right to abortion. As the state’s statuses currently stand, performing abortion or advertising about abortion services… Read More ›
The Forgotten Ones
As a reproductive rights activist, I never thought that feminism would fail me. I was wrong. I was seven weeks pregnant when I was faced with the toughest decision of my life: Abide by my partner’s rules — have an… Read More ›
‘Tis the Season for Feminist Cheer!
We’re officially in the thick of the holiday season, which in our consumerist culture means gifts, gifts and more gifts. Sure, iPads are all the rage, but why not put your money where your feminist mouth is? We’ve searched the… Read More ›
Albuquerque Voters Reject Abortion Ban
Yesterday, thousands of voters hit the polls in support of women’s health and abortion access, voting down what would have been the country’s first-ever municipal abortion ban. If passed, abortions after 20 weeks would have been banned in Albuquerque, with… Read More ›
Spotlight On: Serena Freewomyn!
Serena Freewomyn is one hell of a strong, kick-ass feminist. She is the founder and editor of FeministsForChoice.com and also happens to be one of my favorite people on the planet who inspires me on a daily basis. Read on… Read More ›
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