The Supreme Court's 2008-2009 term began this week. We examine the cases that will and won't be on the docket and their impact on women.
1Americans can see anti-choice extremism on full display in McCain-Palin rallies. Given Palin's "abuse of power" and McCain distancing himself from the Culture of Lies rabid anti-choicers have created, perhaps McCain has a little maverick left in him. In Tuesday's presidential debate, John McCain said health care is a matter of personal responsibility, while Barack Obama said it was a right. What does that mean for patients and health consumers? Let's be clear - it's the circumstances around abortion that vary, not the validity of our decisions, nor our need for access to be safe and legal.
2Just like for women, plenty of men have concerns about unintended pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, physical or emotional safety, or mucking a relationship up with sex that happens too soon or before it really feels right. An anti-abortion protester attempted to shout down Gov. Bill Ritter, who was speaking on the steps of the Capitol in opposition to the proposed state constitutional amendment that would confer legal rights on fertilized eggs. Looking at the presidential candidates' Senate votes is a great resource for pro-choice voters looking to weigh each candidate's actions against his rhetoric before casting their ballot in November. 3Recent public displays of contraceptive failure by girls of
visibility and means gives the misleading appearance that teen
motherhood might be a lifestyle upgrade. Sex workers' health care is often sacrificed on the altar of U.S. funding. Can I get a prescription for birth control from a doctor? Can I get contraception from a Title X program? Do I know how to use it? Some answers for you - depending upon either a McCain or an Obama administration. 4Comprehensive sex ed has become one of the most winnable reproductive health issues, for Democrats and pro-choice Republicans alike. Where do the candidates stand on sexuality education? Tragic news of children sickened by poisoned milk in China raises questions not only about its product safety system but about why infants in China are fed formula at all. Country music star Gretchen Peters talks to RH Reality Check about the power of real people's stories, empowering young people in this election, and donating royalties from her hit "Independence Day" to Planned Parenthood. 5John McCain changed his stance on several key issues of concern to HIV prevention and sexual health advocates in a recent interview with the Washington Blade. Grab your popcorn and get ready to bang your head against the wall -- debate season is in full swing. RH Reality Check envisions the questions we wish the candidates would face before an audience of millions. The Council of Europe's recent campaign fighting violence against women has successfully reframed domestic violence as a human rights violation, not a private matter.
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The fight for control over women's bodies, the softening up of culture warriors, imaginary friends, and an interview with Samhita from Feministing---all on this week's Reality Cast.
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RH Reality Check launches "Our Reality" video series bringing powerful personal stories about sexual and reproductive health for distribution online helping to debunk ideological misinformation.
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Palin continues desperate attacks repeating debunked abortion claim; The latest on ballot initiatives in South Dakota, Colorado and California; Victoria, Australia decriminalizes abortion; Pro-Obama Catholic lawyer resigns from board of Catholic school; HPV vaccine used by 25% of girls aged 13 to 17.
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Amie Newman, RH Reality Check
Oct 10 2008 - 12:34am | 1 comment
Are conservatism and feminism mutually exclusive? NPR's Fresh Air interviews Ronnee Schreiber about her new book, Righting Feminism, particularly relevant during a historical election season for women - with a conservative woman in the spotlight.
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