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In McCullen, Supreme Court Demonstrates Ignorance of What Really Happens Outside Women’s Health Clinics

By Guest on June 26, 2014 • ( 6 )

For months, I’ve been talking to fellow pro-choice activists in New York City about whether we could get a buffer zone passed here. There was a pretty solid consensus: we could do this, but we should wait for a decision… Read More ›

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By amblitstein on June 20, 2014 • ( 1 )

New York lawmakers successfully called on the state legislature to pass a bill that will protect pregnant women from employment discrimination. See RH Reality Check. Facebook has modified its nudity policy and will now allow photos of nursing mothers. See Mic. On Jimmy… Read More ›

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By amblitstein on April 4, 2014 • ( 0 )

The White House published a report that shows how women would benefit the most from raising the minimum wage given their high concentration in low-wage sectors. See The Hill. PolicyMic also underscores how raising the minimum wage is inherently a… Read More ›

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

By Ashley Gray on April 3, 2014 • ( 5 )

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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My New Hobby is Watching #HobbyLobby Tweets

By Maureen on March 25, 2014 • ( 2 )

Today the Supreme Court hears arguments in Sebelius v. Hobby Lobby. As was expected, the Twitterverse has exploded with equally hilarious, frustrating and ignorant sentiments. Here, we capture our fave early morning, pre-argument #HobbyLobby tweets. Have your own? Leave them in the comments section!

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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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Forty-one Candles on Roe’s Birthday Cake

By lindsaymf on January 22, 2014 • ( 0 )

Happy Birthday Roe! Where do we begin when reflecting on the last 41 years of your politically charged life? If you care at all about reproductive rights, you probably know the basics of the Roe v. Wade case. And if… Read More ›

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By amblitstein on January 10, 2014 • ( 0 )

RH Reality Check offers a perspective on the relationship between pregnancy and addiction. The first female law firm opened its doors in Saudi Arabia to protect women’s rights. See RT News. A 10-year old girl is petitioning for the inclusion of… Read More ›

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By Maureen on November 29, 2013 • ( 0 )

Big Pharma’s big secret is revealed: Plan B may not work for overweight women. See CNN. The Supreme Court will take up the question of whether for-profit employees can refuse to cover birth control for its employees. See Huffington Post…. Read More ›