“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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Prochoice Progress: 3 Reasons Why the GOP Should Worry
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 ›
How Do You Spell “Regret”? I-O-W-A
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 ›
Quick Hit: Pro-choicers Fight Back
In recent years, the antichoice constituency has been rather brilliant at chipping away at abortion rights. From 2011-2013, we saw more abortion restrictions enacted than in the entire previous decade (205 to be exact), and now, only two months into… 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 ›
Links We Love
Republicans went to great lengths to block the confirmation of a feminist, pro-choice Federal judicial nominee. See Mother Jones. NARAL exposes Crisis Pregnancy Centers (CPCs) in a kickass new Tumblr. Aloha! Hawaii will become the 16th state to pass marriage… Read More ›
BREAKING: Texas Anti-Abortion Bill Blocked!
Breaking news: A Federal judge has ruled that parts of Texas’ anti-abortion bill, HB2, are unconstitutional! In a nutshell, US District Judge Lee Yeakel (a George W. Bush appointee) blocked the enforcement of two provisions of the bill: one dealing… Read More ›
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