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Sarah Palin is Not a Feminist, Revisited

I thought we covered this already; in fact, I know that many covered this during the 2008 presidential election, as well as after, but mostly during election time. But since this has come up yet again, I guess it’s time … Continue reading

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Is it My “Feminist Duty” to Mention Mother’s Day?

So, yesterday was Mother’s Day. For the past three years I have written on Menstrual Poetry and for those three years, I have written about Mother’s Day and how this one day, for me, brings about anxiety, panic attacks and … Continue reading

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Health Care Reform Bill Passed. World Did Not End.

Late Sunday night, House Democrats passed the health care reform bill after more than a year of negotiations, debates, threats and downright refusal from Republicans in the House–none of which crossed that aisle they often love bringing up during election … Continue reading

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Blog for Choice 2010: Trust Women

Happy anniversary, Roe v. Wade! On this day 37 years ago, the Supreme Court ruled that it was about time to let women make their own decisions about their health and what does or does not happen with and within … Continue reading

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Blog for Choice 2010 Open Thread

Today marks the 37th anniversary for the landmark decision that gave women the right to have access to safe and legal abortion, Roe v. Wade. Today is also the fifth annual Blog for Choice Day from NARAL Pro-Choice America. If … Continue reading

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Oklahoma Will Soon Start Publicly Shaming Women Who Have an Abortion

On November 1st, a new Oklahoma law will go into effect that will collect personal details about every abortion performed in the state and post the information collected on a public website for every person with an internet connection to … Continue reading

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Warning: Health Care Reform Should Not Be the Circus Anti-Choice Extremists Are Trying to Turn it Into

During a health care rally at the University of Maryland, a man took it upon himself to interrupt the president while he was attempting to speak to the crowd about health care reform and shout “Obama you’re a liar. Obama, … Continue reading

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