Women Against Restricting Reproductive Rights

18 6 / 2012

Why Republicans Punishing a Rep for Saying “Vagina” Matters

Michigan Republicans’ reaction to the simple word “vagina” was more than just a quirky one-off story that would anger reasonable Americans and provide fodder for late-night talk show monologues. Rather, the aversion to a woman in a position of power daring to utter the word “vagina” during a debate on legislation meant to curb abortion rights is symbolic of one of the festering abscesses (yes, there are more than one) infecting the modern GOP: a destructive obsession with turning back the clock to the 1950s on the role of women in society.

30 5 / 2012

What PRENDA Would Mean to Women

No woman should ever be scrutinized or interrogated by her doctor, but this is exactly what would happen if this bill becomes law. Given the risks to providers, even the decision to find out the sex of a child during a wanted pregnancy may become suspect.

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27 4 / 2012

An Upside to the ‘War on Women’?

Women’s issues have been all over the media lately, and not for all the right reasons. Birth control, abortion rights, the Rush Limbaugh Sandra Fluke ‘slut’ comment controversy, Hilary Rosen’s comments on Ann Romney never working a day in her life — it’s really enough to make your head spin. (At least we have one more woman on Forbes’ list of billionaires, thanks to Spanx inventor Sara Blakely, which had The Story Exchange staff cheering.)

I overheard some young women talking about these issues on the train the other day and that got me thinking… Is there an upside to the so-called “war on women”? Could it be mobilizing a new generation of women leaders? I decided to contact some prominent women representing the interests of other women to find out. Here’s what they told me.

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24 4 / 2012

Does Your Doctor Practice Politics?

Does your doctor practice politics? No, I don’t mean running for office or giving money to super PACs. I’m referring to his or her medical judgment — and the clinical decisions foisted upon your physician by insurers, bureaucrats, and sometimes the law.

18 4 / 2012

916 Anti-Women Bills Introduced By The GOP Since March 2011

The GOP would have you believe there’s no war on women after they started the war on women. The first opportunity they had to deflect attention away was when Hilary Rosen, off the top of her head, made the comment that Ann Romney never worked a day in her life. We all know what she meant but it gave the right ammunition to turn it into the war on moms. Just so we’re clear, there is no war on moms. That’s just plain malarkey and everyone, including Republicans know it.

You can view all on their site.

17 4 / 2012

It’s Equal Pay Day: A Round-Up of Reads

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17 4 / 2012

http://www.examiner.com/political-buzz-in-new-york/unite-against-the-war-on-women-march-rally-on-april-28-nyc

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On Saturday, April 28, 2012, women and men across the United States will converge in state capitols and cities, including New York City, to give voice against the oppression of women’s access to health care and women’s rights. Politicians in Washington and in legislatures across the country have been trying, and in some cases succeeding, to legislate away the rights that women have fought for and won over 40 years ago. Over the last several months alone, nearly 1000 bills have been proposed by the GOP targeting women’s rights. This isn’t only a war on women but an attack on all our rights.

RSVP at www.UniteWomenNY.org

17 4 / 2012

Woman Against Women – Kimberly Yee

As point person for the right of right, right wing Arizona Center for Public Policy Ms. Yee sponsored the horrific HB 2838, which would have banned abortions after twenty weeks. Due to the testimony and overwhelming response (phone calls, emails, petitions) against the bill from women across the country, it was pulled from the Arizona House Health Committee. The fact that Ms. Yee chose to then employ a “strike all amendment,” a political sleigh of hand to resurrect the bill, speaks to the evil genius of the willing and ambitious puppet’s puppeteers. The point of a “strike all,” is to completely remake a bill under the shadow of darkness without the pesky inconvenience of committee hearings and public scrutiny.

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15 4 / 2012

The Daily Show Reveals Republican Hypocrisy Over Women’s Reproductive Rights (MUST SEE VIDEO)

On Wednesday night, the April 11th edition of The Daily Show ran a segment all about the Oklahoma Personhood Act. Al Madrigal went to Oklahoma to sit down with Constance Johnson and a Republican supporter of the bill, Senator Ralph Shortey. The interview reveals the incredible hypocrisy of Republicans and their views of women.

14 4 / 2012

Missouri Contraception Law: Legislators Approve Bill Allowing Refusal Of Abortion Care

The Republican-controlled Missouri House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved a bill Wednesday afternoon that would allow the denial of certain medical services to women for religious reasons, following an emotional debate where the majority leader was forced to deny he compared women to farm animals.

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14 4 / 2012

Tennessee Bill Defines Kissing And Holding Hands As Gateways To Sexual Activity, Bans Teaching Contraception In Sex Ed

Republicans are going even further by introducing language in a sex education bill that would define kissing and holding hands as gateways to sexual activity. The bill also bans sex education teachers from promoting contraception.

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13 4 / 2012

Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker Signs Three Anti-Abortion And Anti-Contraception Bills Into Law

Republicans scored another victory in their war on women on Friday when Governor Scott Walker of Wisconsin covertly signed three bills that severely restrict abortion rights and access to contraception.

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13 4 / 2012

Surgery Bias Based on Gender? It Could Be True!

Physicians need to increase their awareness of the biases that may be influencing their recommendations to patients, especially those who are female or from a different racial or ethnic background.

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10 4 / 2012

Wisconsin Republican Lawmaker: ‘Women Make Less Than Men Because Money Is More Important To Men’

Here’s something to be angry about.

Grothman blamed females for prioritizing childrearing and homemaking over generating an income, which is interesting considering that Grothman and Republicans essentially treat women as babymakers.

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09 4 / 2012

Why Sexist Language Matters

Gendered words and phrases like “you guys” may seem small compared to issues like violence against women, but changing our language is an easy way to begin overcoming gender inequality.

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