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RH Reality Check Interviews Songwriter Gretchen Peters

Scott Swenson on October 7, 2008 - 3:26pm
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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.

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Roundup: Research for Sex Work, Candidates' Judicial Philosophies

Brady Swenson on October 7, 2008 - 11:19am
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2008 edition of Research for Sex Work published; Wall Street Journal takes an in depth look at the candidates' judicial philosophies; Supreme Court again rejects abortion poster case; Doctors walk fine line on teen pregnancy; NYC seeks to increase availability of EC for teens.

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VIDEO: Gretchen Peters Donates Royalties from "Independence Day" to Planned Parenthood in Palin's Name

Scott Swenson on October 6, 2008 - 4:55pm
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Singer/songwriter Gretchen Peters is citing hypocrisy on reproductive health issues and the use of her song, "Independence Day" by the McCain-Palin campaign as reason to donate royalties from the song to Planned Parenthood, in Sarah Palin's name.

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False Claims Against Obama, McCain's Record on Domestic Terrorism

Amie Newman on October 6, 2008 - 3:57pm
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McCain spokesperson Nancy Pfotenhauer tried to focus more attention, this morning, on the false claim made by Governor Palin that Senator Obama has been "paling around" with terrorists.

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NRLC Recycles Debunked Born Alive Attacks

Emily Douglas on October 2, 2008 - 3:06pm
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NRLC has announced plans to air a radio ad charging that in voting against the Born Alive Infant Protection Act Sen. Barack Obama is "responsible for killing a bill to provide care and protection for babies who are born alive after abortions."

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VIDEO: Couric Asks Palin About Abortion, Contraception

Scott Swenson on October 1, 2008 - 5:13pm
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Trying to appear more mainstream on abortion is common during elections. But governing is about the Justices that get appointed to overturn Roe, and efforts to make contraception more difficult to obtain, as the Bush Administration is trying to do. Updated with the full CBS transcript including portions not broadcast (yet?)

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Spreading Rumors About Rape Kits Won't Prevent Violence Against Women

Emily Douglas on September 18, 2008 - 6:15pm
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Rumors won't bring rape victims justice -- but asking tough questions about which presidential candidate will push policy that addresses violence against women in this country and abroad might.

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Roundup: Ballot Measures Gain Attention, Roe's Impact Beyond Abortion, Most Catholics Agree with Pelosi

Brady Swenson on September 15, 2008 - 11:50am
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California's 'parental consent' law over-reaches; Pastors organize support for South Dakota abortion ban; Principles of choice, privacy and equality embodied in Roe; Pelosi's views on abortion in line with most Catholics; Campaigns ramp up competition for women's votes; VIDEO: Giuliani defends sex ed ad on Meet the Press.

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VIDEO: The Gibson Interview: Palin on Roe v. Wade

Scott Swenson on September 12, 2008 - 7:54pm
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Charlie Gibson asks the predictable questions and gets the predictable answers on abortion. But what's the reality beyond the talking points?

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Facing Tough Media Questions, Obama, Biden Discuss Views on Abortion, Democracy, Choice

Scott Swenson on September 7, 2008 - 12:05pm
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Senators Barack Obama and Joe Biden discussed their views on when life begins as matters of personal faith and public policy by answering tough questions from mainstream media on ABC's This Week and NBC's Meet the Press.

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