Zika Outbreak Puts Focus on Abortion Access
Terry O’Neill, president of the National Organization for Women, says anti-abortion laws disproportionately impact women of color.
issue: Health
States of Cruelty
Many crucial decisions are taken at the state and local levels. If the people we elect to these offices are irresponsible, cruel, or both, they can do a lot of damage.
Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt: A Rally to Remember
By Brittany Romagnoli, President’s Office Intern On March 2, the Supreme Court heard arguments regarding the Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt case. This case acknowledges how targeted regulation of abortion providers (TRAP) laws in Texas are designed to shut down more than 75% of all women’s health clinics that provide abortion services in the state. While Read more …
No More Than a Religious Mask for Bigotry
There are some beliefs, no matter how sincerely held, that should simply not be respected by any government. A “belief” that targets and endangers a specific demographic group that has historically experienced discrimination is no more than a religious mask for bigotry. Just as we reject the use of religion to justify racial and homophobic bigotry, the same is true for gender bigotry as well.
Optimizing Outcomes for Women’s Health Care
Provisions of the Affordable Care Act now give you access to knowledgeable insurance agents and personal health advocates such as those made available through the Working America Health Care program. Today women have access to more resources than ever before — ones that will allow them to make better healthcare decisions. However, it’s still important to ask the right questions and dive into the issues.
