PA-Sen: Dr. Oz (R. NJ) Turns Down Doing CNN Interview Because He's Afraid Of...
Hey everyone! been taking a break for a bit because of work and family stuff plus the holidays are coming up but I promise you I am going to be back at full steam soon. Right now, I’m back in my...
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There's one last fervently anti-choice Democrat in the House. It's time to...
After Texas Republicans enacted their virtual ban on abortion known as SB8, one of the ways Democrats in Congress responded was to pass a bill that would codify the constitutional rights laid out in...
View ArticleThis Week in the War on Women: The relentless attacks on our rights (so we...
Both Sides Planning for New State-by-State Abortion Fight:As the Supreme Court court weighs the future of the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision, a resurgent anti-abortion movement is looking to press...
View ArticleVirginia Democrats can’t be bothered to protect abortion rights—because of...
As we come to the end of the year, so-called “lame duck” sessions of state legislatures mull about and make plans to vacation. In Virginia, Democrats retain a 21-19 majority in the state Senate until...
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ACM: Some thoughts on the Summit for Democracy, Human Rights and Civil Rights...
When I heard that President Biden had organised the “Summit for Democracy” to defend democracy against rising authoritarianism, I raised my eyebrows. Were we again witnessing yet another moment of “do...
View ArticleJust ask women why for a bloody change.
This Reproductive Rights Opinion article in the Guardian struck a resonant cordWhy are women ‘failing’ to reproduce? Maybe it’s time to ask them. It's free to read, and I suggest reading the whole...
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This Week in the War on Women: bit-by-bit edition.
Welcome to the discussion! We have items on books, film, history, economics, politics, abortion, sociology, international news, and a array of others, listed in order of acquisition, starting...
View ArticleTexas lawyer who fought landmark Supreme Court case dies at 76
As 2021 comes to an end, we pay tribute to and remember the lives lost. Texas lawyer Sarah Weddington, who won the landmark court case Roe v. Wade passed away “after a series of health issues” in her...
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This Week in the War on Women: 2021 in the rear view mirror
2021 has been pretty overwhelming. Anti-choice laws have been cropping up all over the country, including the notorious “bounty” law in Texas. And nothing has been done about the fact that we don’t...
View ArticleReligious Freedom Makes a Sacred Gathering Possible
On January 16th we celebrate Religious Freedom Day to commemorate what may be the most revolutionary and liberatory idea in the history of civilization. It was the reason many joined the American...
View ArticleThis Week in Statehouse Action: Remember the Capitol edition
It’s a new year, and the Alamo is SO 19th century … remembering the violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol is just SO now. Really, it’s the hottest thing to do during this cold, cold month.Oh, except...
View Article‘Huge loss for the community’: Police say Planned Parenthood building fire...
A fire that community members thought might be due to construction has now been deemed an intentional act of arson by police. Officials said Thursday a fire that destroyed a Planned Parenthood building...
View ArticleThis Week in Statehouse Action: What Pandemic? edition
Different week, same old GOP statehouse garbage.Seriously, the sense of deja vu with these cats is real.Especially because they seem oblivious to the fact that WE’RE STILL IN THE MIDDLE OF A FREAKING...
View ArticleWhite House recommits to fight for federal abortion rights law for 49th...
The White House reaffirmed its commitment to protecting reproductive rights in preparation for the 49th anniversary of the groundbreaking Roe v. Wade decision protecting abortion rights on Saturday....
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Anti-Capitalist Meetup: The 49th Anniversary of Roe vs Wade and The War on Women
Normally, we commemorate events that have had a serious impact on our lives by decades, 25 years, 50 years, etc … yet we are forced by a concerted effort of opposition by both religious bigots and...
View ArticleFrom GPA to spelling errors, judge bends all logic in attempt to force teen...
Identified as “Jane Doe” in court papers, a teenage girl successfully appealed a ruling this week barring her from accessing a legal abortion. A Florida circuit judge attempted to block the 17-year-old...
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This Week in the War on Women, 1/23-29/2022: Instrumental Activities of Daily...
As a caregiver who is no spring chicken myself, I’ve wondered if men or women have a more difficult time caring for themselves when they become the elderly elderly. It turns out, it’s men who have more...
View ArticleTomgram: Engelhardt, A Cult of No
This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To receive TomDispatch in your inbox three times a week, click here.America’s Two PandemicsAnd How They Mixed and MatchedBy Tom EngelhardtImagine...
View ArticleMichigan GOP governor candidate says rape victims shouldn’t have abortions
Some Republicans just don’t get tired of infringing on women’s rights. And of course they love to go viral, but not in a good way. A Michigan Republican candidate for governor went viral Monday for...
View ArticleCourt allows Tennessee's pre-viability abortion ban to take effect
The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals in Ohio will allow a pre-viability abortion ban to take effect in Tennessee, according to a motion decided and filed on Wednesday. The lawsuit, Memphis Center for...
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