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Anti-choicers switching up strategy?
Feministing —
... And yet, contraception is not mentioned once. I think that increased health and child care opportunities for women are a great thing - and frankly, it's about time the folks who blather on about fetuses start supporting social programs that actually help people - but the best way to reduce the number of abortions is to reduce the number of unwanted pregnancies. That means birth control.
Despite efforts from pro-choice groups like NARAL Pro-Choice America - who launched their Prevention First campaign calling on ...
Anti-Choicers Switching up Strategy?
TPMCafe —
... And yet, contraception is not mentioned once. I think that increased health and child care opportunities for women are a great thing - and frankly, it's about time the folks who blather on about fetuses start supporting social programs that actually help people - but the best way to reduce the number of abortions is to reduce the number of unwanted pregnancies. That means birth control.
Despite efforts from pro-choice groups like NARAL Pro-Choice America - who launched their Prevention First campaign calling on ...
Nancy Keenan: The Pro-Choice Future Caught on Video: What is free.will.power?
Politics on HuffingtonPost.com —
... As a political organization that works to engage activists of all ages in protecting women's freedom and privacy, NARAL Pro-Choice America is committed to tapping into the talents of these savvy younger ...
Obama names Elena Kagan as Solicitor General
Feministing —
President-elect Obama has named Elena Kagan, Harvard Law School dean, as Solicitor General.
From Think Progress:
Kagan will be the first woman to serve permanently in this important post, which is tasked with conducting "all litigation on behalf of the United States in the Supreme Court, and to supervise the handling of litigation in the federal appellate courts. Kagan previously served in the White House during the Clinton administration, as Associate Counsel to the President, Deputy Assistant the the President for Domestic Policy, and Deputy ...
Nancy Keenan: DNC Chairman Kaine Should Veto Anti-Choice Legislation
Politics on HuffingtonPost.com —
... By opposing this measure, Gov. Kaine will uphold the strong pro-choice platform the Democratic Party adopted last August and stop an anti-choice bill from becoming law in his state. ...
Nancy Keenan: Pro-Choice Progress: A Primer on President Obama's First 100 Days
Politics on HuffingtonPost.com —
Wednesday, April 29 marks the 100th day of President Barack Obama's administration.
As the political leader of the pro-choice movement, NARAL Pro-Choice America will mark this milestone as yet another reminder of how electing leaders who support the fundamental American values of freedom and privacy does make a difference in the lives of women and their families.
President Obama is leading our country during an especially challenging time and many of our family and friends will discuss ...
October is Sex Ed Month of Action
Feministing —
From one of the partner organizations, Spiritual Youth for Reproductive Freedom:
SYRF is working with several partner organizations (including Advocates for Youth, Catholics for Choice, Choice USA, Law Students for Reproductive Justice, NARAL Pro-Choice America, Planned Parenthood, SIECUS, and the Sierra Club) to make October 2009 an entire month of collective advocacy and organizing for comprehensive sexuality education.
Many faith groups ...
NY-23 Update: Scozzafava Is Broke– Hoffman Enjoys Big Haul After Palin Endorsement
Gateway Pundit —
... Despite her big money donations from Republican organizations and NARAL, Dede Scozzafave is suffering from a cash crunch as the campaign winds down. ...
