Right to Choose

The Larger Point

Nancy K. Kaufman | Posted 06.02.2012

Nancy K. Kaufman

The whole environment surrounding a woman's right to access a safe, legal abortion is premised on the assumption that women are not capable of making their own moral, religious, and ethical decisions without the intrusion and supervision of the government.

Contraception -- It's 2012 and Men Still Decide?

Cynthia Kounaris | Posted 04.23.2012

Cynthia Kounaris

Do men want every sexual encounter to end in a pregnancy -- their own or those of their daughters, their sons, their wives... or their mistresses? That seems very illogical to me. So, I have to draw the conclusion that there are many, many men who are for contraception.

Laura Bassett

Obama Presents Dramatically Different Stance On Abortion From Republican Rivals'

HuffingtonPost.com | Laura Bassett | Posted 01.22.2012

Drawing a stark contrast between himself and the Republican presidential candidates on the issue of women's reproductive rights, President Barack Obam...

Roe v. Wade at 39 - An Interview With Sarah Weddington

Martha Burk | Posted 03.21.2012

Martha Burk

The case was argued by a 27-year-old female lawyer from Texas -- Sarah Weddington. Female lawyers were so rare in those days that the Supreme Court lawyers' lounge didn't even have a ladies room. There were no female judges. Weddington faced a wall of older men.

Her Service and Sacrifice Demand Fairness and Equal Treatment From Congress

Gale S. Pollock | Posted 01.29.2012

Gale S. Pollock

As divisive as the question of abortion has become, an overwhelming majority of Americans have the grace and empathy, in the face of violent sexual assault, to allow a woman to make the decision that is best for her and her family. Why haven't members of Congress done the same?

Americans' #1 Priority: Abortion?

Rep. Nita Lowey | Posted 01.04.2012

Rep. Nita Lowey

At a time when the federal government should be focused like a laser beam on job-creating investments and targeted tax relief, the majority takes a pass. They choose instead to rehash standard attacks on women's health.

Fetal Attraction: A Conservative Constitutional Conundrum

Laura Swisher | Posted 10.10.2011

Laura Swisher

Maybe it's time to speak to conservatives in a language they understand: free marketism. To that end, I recently had my womb incorporated, which means it shouldn't be subject to any tedious governmental regulations.

Rick Perry's Texas

James Moore | Posted 09.18.2011

James Moore

Texans have always been slightly deranged in terms of their politics but we are now almost certifiable with our continued election of Rick Perry.

Buffets and Bears: The Art of Making Choices

Trish Kinney | Posted 11.17.2011

Trish Kinney

Choosing well is not always easy. And there is enormous pressure by society to choose a certain way, especially where fantastically complex family relationships are concerned.

Sarah Palin Playing the Blame Game: Missed it by One R

Jeff Schweitzer | Posted 05.25.2011

Jeff Schweitzer

For those of you who have already forgotten the nightmare called Sarah Palin, let us review a few basic facts about this walking political abomination.

Mocking Women's Health and Losing Their Votes (with "Air Quotes")

Nancy Keenan | Posted 05.25.2011

Nancy Keenan

The same woman who wants a president to address the difficulty of paying to put gas in the car while other bills pile up also wants a president who respects her ability to make personal decisions.

Levi Johnston Is a F---in' Redneck Genius

Disgrasian | Posted 05.25.2011

Disgrasian

McCAIN: So, is this the Impregnator? LEVI: Impregnawhat? I'm just a fuckin' redneck. Dude, how old are you again? Like, 126 years old? You...