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Category Archives: Reproductive Freedom
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Dr. Ford, Patriot and Hero, Tries To Save Us All
Five women have now accused Brett Kavanaugh of sexual abuse. Yet just 32% of Americans say they believe her. Why is the collective voice of five women less important than the impotent denials of one man? Why We Still Don’t Believe Women About Sexual Assault In 2014, Bill Cosby’s first accuser came forward. Cosby had…
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Dr. Warren Hern Acceptance Speech 2018 Faith & Freedom Award
Dr. Warren Hern Acceptance Speech 2018 Faith & Freedom Award Presented at the Faith and Freedom Awards Ceremony Religious Coalition for Reproductive Rights. Temple Emanuel, Denver, May 3, 2018 Read Dr. Warren Hern’s Acceptance Speech for 2018 Faith and Freedom Award below. RELIGION, POWER AND REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM: A Checkered History of Conflict Thank you for inviting…
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5 Abortion Pill Facts You Probably Don’t Know
The abortion pill makes up about a quarter of all abortions. When scientific evidence highlighted the safety of the pill in 2016, the FDA relaxed guidelines. So the popularity of the abortion pill will likely continue to increase. This pill is a favorite talking point for right wing anti-choice activists. That’s likely because it makes…
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Three New State Abortion Laws to Watch
Anti-choice zealots know they’re about to have another friend on the Supreme Court. They’re rolling out new state abortion laws at a dizzying pace. Laws that are clearly illegal under Roe vs. Wade are actually a great strategy. That’s because these regulations have a good chance of winding their way to the Supreme Court, potentially reversing…
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Five (More) Things You Can Do to Fight Back Against Anti-Choice Zealots
In December, when the election of Donald Trump still felt like a nightmare, we offered five strategies to fight anti-choice laws and rhetoric. Now that President Trump is a frightening reality, it’s more important than ever to defend choice. The battle might seem like a losing one, but Trump and his administration specialize in demoralization….
