Posts tagged "Senate 2008"

Senate Races

Currently in the United States Senate there are 35 pro-choice Senators, 17 “mixed choice” Senators and 48 anti-choice Senators according to NARAL. Over one-third of seats in the U.S. Senate will be up for grabs in November.

 

Will Tom Daschle Be the Secretary of HHS the Reproductive Rights Community Wants?

Amie Newman on November 19, 2008 - 2:54pm
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Former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle accepts the position of Secretary of Health and Human Services in an Obama administration. What does this mean for reproductive and sexual health and rights under President Elect Obama?

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A Fundamental Shift in the US Approach to Family Planning

Mary Jane Gallagher on November 13, 2008 - 8:00am
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Last Tuesday's election offered major gains, both congressional and presidential, for advocates of family planning and reproductive health.

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A New Pro-Choice Congress In 2009

Amie Newman on November 5, 2008 - 4:45pm
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Updated 3:02pm PST - Americans have voted: our new U.S. Congress will be pro-reproductive health access, pro-prevention and pro-education. Here's a run-down of the winners and losers of key Senate and House races.

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An Urgent Sexual and Reproductive Health Agenda for a Pro-Choice President and Congress

Marilyn Keefe on November 5, 2008 - 10:15am
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A supporter of reproductive health and rights will occupy the White House come January. The ranks of pro-choice legislators in the House and Senate will grow significantly. There is a lot for a new administration to do and undo on reproductive health, but it's what we voted for.

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At Zero Hour, Competitive Congressional Races See Fights Over Reproductive Health

Amanda Marcotte on November 1, 2008 - 8:00am
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Three of the most highly competitive House and Senate races feature spirited debate on reproductive health and other so-called "social" issues.

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Six Congressional Races Where Birth Control Is Front and Center

Cristina Page on October 30, 2008 - 8:00am
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This year candidates who formerly fell victim to a caricature of being "pro-abortion" are returning fire. Some have turned the tables by exposing their opponents as not only anti-abortion, but, more radically, anti-contraception.

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Checking In On Senate Races to Watch

Emily Douglas on October 20, 2008 - 4:14pm
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Checking in on hot Senate races with lots at stake for sexual and reproductive health.

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Anti-Abortion Ads Target Al Franken

Andy Birkey on October 18, 2008 - 7:00am
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The anti-abortion Susan B. Anthony List has bought up time on Minnesota Christian radio stations to run ads attacking Al Franken.

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Roundup: Gloucester OKs Contraceptives, Is Bush Really 'Pro-Life'?

Brady Swenson on October 9, 2008 - 10:32am
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Gloucester High to provide contraception for students; How is Bush's decision to cut off contraception for African women 'pro-life'?; Amy Schalet has a question for Sarah Palin; European court may, or may not, rule on choice; Tiffany Campbell makes powerful case against South Dakota abortion ban; Maine Senate candidates answer question on Roe.

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110th Congress Recap: Judging the Candidates By Their Votes

Pamela Merritt on October 9, 2008 - 7:00am
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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.

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