Judy Nicastro writes in an editorial for The New York Times: “I believe that parenthood starts before conception, at the moment you decide you want a child, and are ready and able to create a safe and loving home for her or him. I support abortion rights…
Laura Conaway writes at The Maddow Blog: “The Texas House State Affairs Committee debated sweeping new restrictions on abortion last night, including Mississippi-style requirements that would shut down most of the clinics in Texas. According to press rep…
Kate Sheppard writes for Mother Jones: “The House of Representatives passed a law on Tuesday banning abortions after 20-weeks across the country, based on the scientifically dubious claim that a fetus can feel pain at that point. The federal ‘Pain-Capabl…
Martha Burk writes in The Huffington Post: “House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) told reporters the GOP’s abortion ban that passed the House 228-196 on Tuesday won’t change the party’s relationship with women. He says the bill is ‘extremely popular across…
Amanda MArcotte writes for RH Reality Check: “With all the moaning and wailing at Fox News and other right-wing media outlets about the supposed unfairness about the phrase “’war on women,’ you’d think conservative politicians would try to avoid the char…