Abortion
Fact Check Friday: The Truth On Romney, Republicans, And Abortion
Today’s question: Do the Republicans really want to stop all abortion, no matter the circumstance?
Opinion: The ‘War On Women’ Is Sexist Fiction
The whole concept of warring on women is totally sexist. The truth is that women are speaking for themselves, doing a damn good job of expressing their views quite clearly and eloquently, and they don’t need the media speaking for them – especially the male-intense media of 2012.
Opinion: Akin Incident Shows Contrast Between The Republicans And Democrats
Republicans are kept accountable for their own misspeaks and actions. Unlike the Democrats’ life jacket being tossed out to a sinking politician by the Party, when a Republican politician does the inexcusable, the Republican Party throws him an anchor – and that’s how it should be.
Opinion: Akin’s Position On Rape And Abortion Is The GOP Platform
The basic fact is that Romney, Ryan and Republican’s are uncomfortable with a few of the words Congressman Akin used. They are not, however, uncomfortable with the policy position he was expressing. The record shows that they march in lockstep with Congressman Akin.
Christie Calls Rape Comments By Missouri Senate Candidate ‘Asinine’ & ‘Reprehensible’
Six-term congressman Todd Akin continues to come under fire from fellow Republicans and Democrats after his response to a question about abortion in cases when women become pregnant as a result of rape.
Opinion: Despite Denials Akin’s Comments Are Part GOP War On Women
Congressman Akin’s comments are unconscionable and while Congressman Akin owns the words that came from his mouth, the sentiment and his policy goals are shared by both Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan, despite their statements today.
Opinion: Paul Ryan And The War on Women
If you like the GOP war on women, you are going to love Paul Ryan. After all, Ryan’s record on women’s health could easily be mistaken for one of W. Mitt Romney’s primary opponents, Rick Santorum.
Opinion: GOP Shows True Priorities With War On Women
Instead of working on the economy the GOP has focused on denying women access to health care.
Cardinal Dolan Lobbies Gov. Cuomo To Show Restraint On Expansion Of Abortion Rights
Dolan said he and other Catholic leaders “feel a responsibility to speak up for the baby in the womb.” He said Cuomo listened attentively, but gave them “no assurances.”
UMDNJ Nurses Win Right To Opt Out Of Abortions
A federal judge says a major New Jersey hospital and 12 nurses who claimed they were forced to assist in abortions over their religious and moral objections have reached a deal.
NYPD: Manhattan Woman Charged With Performing Self-Abortion
Yaribely Almonte, 20, is accused of wrapping the fetus of her unborn daughter in plastic and dumping it in a garbage bin outside of her West 191st Street apartment.
Nurses Say Lawsuit Hasn’t Halted Abortion Duties At UMDNJ
A dozen nurses who object to assisting abortion procedures on religious and ethical grounds say they’re still being compelled to help with the procedures despite having filed suit against New Jersey hospital where they work.
Nurses Against Abortion Suing N.J. Hospital Requiring They Assist In The Procedures
A dozen nurses in New Jersey have filed suit against the hospital where they work because the nurses don’t want to assist during abortions.
Opponents Push For Abstinence-Only Option In NYC Sex Ed Curriculum
Sex education is returning to New York City, but not everyone is happy with the curriculum.
NY Legislature Approves Bill Allowing Birth Certificates For Stillborn Children
The Certificate of Still Birth Bill was first introduced in New York in 2003, but failed to pass because opponents feared it would impinge on abortion rights. The language of the bill has since been rewritten to address those concerns.
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