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SBA List: Supporting the Worst Anti-Choice Candidates of 2012
The 2012 elections showed voters - finally - just how extreme many anti-choice candidates really are. What voters may not have realized is that several of them were backed by the anti-choice and deceptively named Susan B. Anthony (SBA)...Show More Summary
Ilyse Hogue on Anti-Choice SBA List
The following piece "Susan B. Anthony List: The NRA of the Anti-Choice Movement?" by Ilyse Hogue, president of NARAL Pro-Choice America, is cross-posted from The Nation: Every time an American woman walks into her polling place, she ought to give thanks to Susan B. Show More Summary
SBA List: Ban Abortion For All Women
Apparently, banning abortion for women in D.C. wasn't extreme enough.
The anti-choice zealots at the Susan B. Anthony (SBA) List recently pledged their support for Rep. Trent Franks' (R-AZ) measure that has recently been expanded toShow More Summary
SBA List: The Anti-Choice NRA
NARAL Pro-Choice America and Bridge Project partnered to release a new report exposing the anti-choice, deceptively named Susan B. Anthony (SBA) List and its extreme agenda for the 2013 and 2014 election cycle. First, let's cover the basics: SBA List was created to support and elect anti-choice politicians. Show More Summary
Where is the Outrage Over Sexual Assault in the Military?
Unbelievable.
In one week, three military officers in charge of preventing and addressing sexual assault were arrested on various sexual assault charges, including sexual harassment, stalking, and forced prostitution.
This highlights...Show More Summary
Why Young Women Need Access to Plan B
Emma Weinstein-Levey is the press intern at NARAL Pro-Choice America
Picture this: Your best friend calls you. She and her boyfriend practiced safe sex last night, but the condom broke. She's freaking out and doesn't know what to do....Show More Summary
Critical Abortion Legislation Too Complex for Gabriel Gomez
On June 25, NARAL Pro-Choice America PAC-endorsed Rep. Ed Markey and anti-choice opponent Gabriel Gomez will face off in an election in Massachusetts for John Kerry's former Senate seat.
You would think that any candidate would makeShow More Summary
Honoring Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Month, we'd like to share a fantastic opinion piece about how Asian-American women are adversely affected by anti-choice legislation. You can read more from a great resource, Forward Together. "Reproductive-health...Show More Summary
We Must Learn From the Kermit Gosnell Case
This week, a jury returned a guilty verdict in the case against Kermit Gosnell.
This man will pay the price for the horrible acts he committed. All the women whose lives were affected deserve at least this much.
The Gosnell tragedy should...Show More Summary
Ilyse Hogue On "NOW with Alex Wagner": Why Women Need Plan B
Today, Ilyse Hogue, president of NARAL Pro-Choice America, stopped by "NOW with Alex Wagner" on MSNBC to talk about continued efforts to block access to emergency contraception: "I'm sympathetic to the idea that we all want our kids to come talk to us if they get into trouble. Show More Summary
Justice for Survivors of Sexual Assault in the Military
Days after news broke that the Air Force officer overseeing the service's Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program was arrested on charges of sexual assault, a Pentagon report was released showing that there were an estimated 26,000...Show More Summary
"King" Rep. Trent Franks Tries to Ban Abortion in D.C...Again.
Arizona Rep. Trent Franks (R) is capitalizing on the trial of Kermit Gosnell by attempting to push a bill through Congress that would ban abortion after 20 weeks for women in Washington, D.C.. Rep. Frank's proposed abortion ban contains no exceptions to protect a woman's health or her future ability to have children.
Rep. Show More Summary
Elizabeth Smart: "Abstinence-Only" Programs Tell Students Their Lives Have No Value
Elizabeth Smart caught the nation's attention when she was kidnapped for nine months. She survived horrible trauma - and is now working to protect and educate children about violent and sexual crimes. When she spoke at a forum on human trafficking, Smart shared that she "felt so dirty and so filthy" after being raped by her kidnapper. Show More Summary
How the Anti-Choice Agenda Drives Women to Unsafe Providers like Kermit Gosnell
We were outraged to hear about Kermit Gosnell and his unsafe treatment of women who trusted him with their reproductive health.
What the anti-choice movement doesn't want you to know is that low-income women can be driven to seek medical...Show More Summary
The Winners of April's Hall of Fame and Shame
Pennsylvania State Rep. Brian Sims
In the midst of fighting anti-choice legislative attacks, there are some pro-choice champions who stand up, speak out, and make us want to shout "Hallelujah!"
This month, we were impressed by Pennsylvania State Rep. Show More Summary
Ilyse Hogue Debates Anti-Choicer on "PBS NewsHour"
Ilyse Hogue, president of NARAL Pro-Choice America, debated Charmaine Yoest, president of Americans United for Life, on "PBS NewsHour." They talked about anti-choice legislative attacks in the states and the trial of Kermit Gosnell.Show More Summary
California Assemblymember: There's No Evidence Women Struggle to Access Abortion Care
Sarah La Due is the assistant director of public affairs at NARAL Pro-Choice California We've got some good news! A new bill in California will break down some of the barriers that women face in accessing abortion care. By allowing trained...Show More Summary
Ilyse Hogue Heads to MSNBC's "Politics Nation with Al Sharpton" to Discuss the Gosnell Trial
Ilyse Hogue, president of NARAL Pro-Choice America, appeared on MSNBC's "Politics Nation with Al Sharpton" to discuss the trial of Kermit Gosnell: "As a new president of a pro-choice organization, I want more media scrutiny on this case. Show More Summary
Our Final Push to Elect Pro-Choice Rep. Ed Markey!
Tomorrow, April 30, voters will head to the polls to vote in the Democratic primary in a special election for Secretary of State John Kerry's former Senate seat. It's essential that we elect leaders that will protect and expand our reproductive freedoms, not work to take them away. Show More Summary
Anti-Choice Politicians Fight Sex Education Programs that Help Reduce Abortion
When it comes to comprehensive sex education, anti-choice politicians - the same ones who want to ban access to safe abortion care - are fighting to block teens from receiving objective and complete information. This year, anti-choice...Show More Summary
