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Beatriz Case Reveals Catholic Hierarchy’s War on Women

The church fathers' refusal to ordain women priests or to sanction the use of contraception suggests that contempt for women drives the draconian abortion doctrine they'd like to put into law across the globe.

The church fathers’ refusal to ordain women priests or to sanction the use of contraception suggests that contempt for women drives the draconian abortion doctrine they’d like to put into law across the globe.

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Contraception for All: The Promise of the Griswold Decision Is on the Verge of Fulfillment

07 Jun 1965, New Haven, Connecticut, USA --- Mrs. Estelle Griswold (L), medical advisor and Executive director of the Planned Parenthood Clinic in New Haven, and Mrs. Ernest Jahncke, President of Parenthood League of Connecticut, INC., flash a victory sign as a result of the court's decision that the birth control law is unconstitutional.

Contraception is controversial only in politics. As we celebrate the anniversary of Griswold, we must fulfill its promise and ensure contraceptive access for all.

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Planned Parenthood Sues to Block Montana Parental Consent, Notification Laws

What can you do when you need an abortion, but are a minor in a state where you need parental permission  you probably can't get and you also don't have money? We walk one user in this common situation through initial steps.

A lawsuit filed Thursday challenges the state’s brand new parental consent law and an older, less stringent parental notification measure.

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Is the Life and Health of a Young, Rural Woman of Any Value in El Salvador?

It cannot but be concluded that the life and health of a young, rural woman had no value under the law in El Salvador. Can the rest of the world remain indifferent?

It cannot but be concluded that the life and health of a young, rural woman had no value under the law in El Salvador. Can the rest of the world remain indifferent?

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Henry Morgentaler, 1923-2013, R.I.P.

Henry Morgentaler (pictured above), who died several days ago in Toronto at the age of 90, was the single most important figure in bringing legal abortion to Canada.

Henry Morgentaler, who died May 29 in Toronto at the age of 90, was the single most important figure in bringing legal abortion to Canada.

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Third Time’s the Charm? Third California Domestic Workers’ Bill of Rights Passes Assembly

On Wednesday, the California domestic workers' bill of rights passed the state assembly -- but similar bills have twice been passed and vetoed. It is unclear whether Gov. Jerry Brown (D-CA) will again veto it.

The California domestic workers’ bill of rights passed the state assembly Wednesday—but similar bills have twice been passed and vetoed. It’s unclear whether Gov. Brown will veto it again.

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Porn Stars and Prisoners: California Considers Measures to Expand Condom Use

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Two bills currently in the California legislature are designed to expand condom use for two very different populations.

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Texas Legislators to Restore Family Planning Dollars Via Primary Care Program—Will it Work?

Texas legislators, who slashed the state's family planning funds in 2011, have returned with a new biannual budget that returns the money not through traditional providers, but through a new primary care health program.

Texas legislators, who slashed the state’s family planning funds in 2011, have returned with a new biannual budget that returns the money not through traditional providers, but through a new primary care health program.

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Obama, Hagel Offer Lip Service on Military Sexual Assault

"We have to be determined to stop these crimes, because they’ve got no place in the greatest military on earth," President Barack Obama told the U.S. Naval Academy class of 2013.

Judging by their words, you’d think they’d be willing to stop at nothing to end the epidemic of sexual assault in the military. But you would be wrong.

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Fetal Viability and 20-Week Bans: A Constitutional ‘Bright Line’ for Abortion Restrictions

The battle over Arizona's 20-week abortion ban re-affirms a fundamental right to choose abortion, but by embracing fetal viability as a legal cut-off point is the court just making matters worse?

The battle over Arizona’s 20-week abortion ban re-affirms a fundamental right to choose abortion, but by embracing fetal viability as a legal cut-off point is the court just making matters worse?

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