Monthly Archives: January 2013

Choose Life License Plates

Posted on January 26, 2013 by

This image just popped up to scald my eyeballs on Twitter: Money will likely go to crisis pregnancy centers. Any chance we could get it to go instead to places that provide actual legitimate medical care? What about Choose Life … Continue reading →

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Roe at 40: Blindfolds & Border Pharmacists

Posted on January 22, 2013 by

Today is the 40th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision in Roe v. Wade, which established the right, under the penumbra of privacy, for women to obtain abortions. My mom attended a women’s college in Virginia in the first half … Continue reading →

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Texas? Oh – the dogs are in charge. That explains it.

Posted on January 21, 2013 by

From a policy perspective, Rick Perry has been leading the war on women for most, if not all, of his time in the governor’s office. He and his PR team have decided to go on the offensive, trying to negate … Continue reading →

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Your Choice on Pro-Choice

Posted on January 14, 2013 by

Not for the first time, supporters of reproductive rights / abortion rights / healthcare autonomy & access are discussing whether pro-choice is the best term to describe their outlook and movement. I’m hoping to foster this conversation, so am providing … Continue reading →

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