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ACLU Wins a Round for Reproductive Justice and Advances Gender Discrimination Argument | RH Reality Check

ACLU Wins a Round for Reproductive Justice and Advances Gender Discrimination Argument | RH Reality Check | Dare To Be A Feminist | Scoop.it
From www.rhrealitycheck.org - April 5, 2012 5:22 AM
The ACLU won a round this week in its court challenge to a Kansas law passed during the 2011 legislative session.  There are a few court challenges being waged in Kansas and the cost of these challenges continues to rise. ...
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UN considers recognizing sexual rights for ten-year-old children

UN considers recognizing sexual rights for ten-year-old children | Dare To Be A Feminist | Scoop.it
From www.lifesite.net - April 2, 2012 10:16 PM

The UN Commission on Population and Development is considering “sexual and reproductive health and rights” for children as young as ten. Even the Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon agrees. In a statement recently released he said, “Young people, as much as all people, share the human right to health, including sexual and reproductive health.”

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Contraception Coverage Fails In Minnesota Due To "Embarrassed" Republicans

From www.rhrealitycheck.org - April 2, 2012 7:47 PM

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As Republicans shut down the vote on the proposal, Franson explained that she was “embarrassed” that contraception was even being talked about by the House. [MORE]

 

[Adults -- legislators, yet -- should be more embarrassed by being unable to discuss grown-up things.]


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» The Worst Affront Yet in the War on Women : Ideas for Women Change and Courage Blog

» The Worst Affront Yet in the War on Women : Ideas for Women Change and Courage Blog | Dare To Be A Feminist | Scoop.it
From blogs.ideasforwomen.com - April 2, 2012 3:43 PM

This is just atrocious. Why would anyone want to punish women in such a way?

 

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Idaho Forced Ultrasound Bill Dead for 2012 -- Thanks To You!

Idaho Forced Ultrasound Bill Dead for 2012 -- Thanks To You! | Dare To Be A Feminist | Scoop.it
From www.rhrealitycheck.org - March 28, 2012 2:36 PM

by ROBIN MARTY, RH Reality Check


It's officially over. The Idaho House has announced that it will not be holding a hearing on the forced ultrasound bill before the session ends this week, meaning that the bill is officially dead for 2012.

 

[This article has been updated to add a response from Hannah Brass, Legislative Director of Planned Parenthood Votes Northwest.]

 

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House Committee Passes "Arrest Grandma" Act

House Committee Passes "Arrest Grandma" Act | Dare To Be A Feminist | Scoop.it
From www.blogforchoice.com - March 27, 2012 11:01 PM

by THOMAS, Blog for Choice

 

While eyes were turned on the Supreme Court today, another front in the War on Women was being waged across the street.

 

The anti-choice leadership of the U.S. House of Representatives moved one step closer to passing yet another anti-choice attack.

 

The House Judiciary Committee today voted on the Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act (CIANA), a.k.a. the "Arrest Grandma" Act.

 

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National Organization for Women (NOW)

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From now.org (via @Abortiondotcom) - March 16, 2012 5:07 AM
The National Organization for Women (NOW): Taking action for women's equality since 1966.
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