by Jodi Jacobson, Editor in Chief, RH Reality Check

July 17, 2012 - 4:59 pm

A federal judge today dismissed the lawsuit filed by seven states attorneys general seeking to block the birth control mandate, the requirement under health reform that all insurance policies provide contraception without a co-pay.

by Marisol Franco, California Latinas for Reproductive Justice (CLRJ)

March 13, 2012 - 8:02 am

In order to address adolescent pregnancy and parenting in the Latina/o community and beyond, we must collectively start to change the discourse and norms to include youth sexuality and health needs from a perspective that acknowledges young people’s rights to education, access, autonomy and opportunities.

by Lucy Panza

and Jessica Arons, Center for American Progress and Center for American Progress Action Fund

February 29, 2012 - 4:20 pm

Women of color experience much higher unintended pregnancy rates than their white counterparts. As a group they also suffer higher rates of chronic diseases, including pregnancy-related conditions, which can be prevented with consistent use of contraceptives. The new regulation guaranteeing access to contraception without a co-pay will help greatly with these and other health issues.

by Kate Ryan, National Women's Health Network

January 31, 2012 - 9:03 am

Problems with cervical cancer screening practices are a major contributor to more than 4,000 women per year dying of this 100% prevantable cancer.

by Lorena Garcia, Colorado Organization For Latina Opportunity and Reproductive Rights

January 25, 2012 - 5:37 am

In many ways, Latino views on reproductive health put us at the forefront of efforts to find a constructive public dialogue regarding abortion. Latinos want the conversation in the states and nationally to be less judgmental and less stigmatizing, both in our language and our treatment of a woman making the decision about whether or not to end a pregnancy.

by Sinsi Hernández-Cancio, Families USA

January 20, 2012 - 8:24 am

No woman should die from cervical cancer. Medical science has finally given us the tools to prevent the deaths of women living with it.

by Dania Palanker, National Women's Law Center

January 20, 2012 - 8:21 am

What can you do? You can get screened. You can get vaccinated. You can let others know to get screened and get vaccinated.

by Natalie Camastra, National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health

January 19, 2012 - 6:23 am

No woman should be diagnosed, let alone die, of cervical cancer. For the first time, we have a comprehensive set of tools to prevent and fight the disease.

by Verónica Bayetti Flores, National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health

January 9, 2012 - 2:55 pm

When talking about bringing the number of cervical cancer deaths to zero, it is crucial not to forget about LGBTQ people’s distinct experiences accessing health care.

by Ryann Dubiel, Colorado Organization for Latina Opportunity and Reproductive Rights (COLOR)

December 19, 2011 - 8:55 am

The Administration’s decision to ignore medical and scientific evidence and deny increased access to Plan-B suggests a failure to understand and acknowledge the effects of this decision on Latinas, women of color, undocumented immigrants and low-income women.