Is an abnormally high reduction in the number of children born in your own race considered racist or genocidal? Or are you simply looking out for your family by allocating resources and making sure every child is wanted? A controversial billboard in Texas proclaims “Black & Unwanted” with a photo of a sad Black baby’s ...
Everybody loves to hate Sarah Palin, especially me. But enough is enough. A new article in the New York Times slams her for calling herself a feminist while not being enough of one. The authors attack her for being the face of women in politics, but for not being liberal enough for the title. What ...
The most recent argument against Marie Stopes sexual health charity is that they offer free abortions to their employees and families. But so what? Yes, they do provide free abortions. But the reason for this is because ”team members, their partners and dependants will be able to access MSI’s [Marie Stopes International] core services…without charge.” Abortion ...
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) received over 1,000 complaints (the 7th highest ever) over an ad by Marie Stopes advertizing their abortion helpline. But they rejected every last one of them.
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There have been huge gains for women in American politics. They are getting elected at all levels and there are currently 239 women running for Congress (out of 435 positions). As feminists, we should be happy that so many women are getting into politics. But what do we do if they are against what we consider to be basic women’s ...
The abortion debate is often framed in terms of life. Anti-abortionists will say that life begins at conception while the pro-choicers counter that it doesn’t. The science behind their assertions is slippery and constantly shifting. But what if the debate were framed differently?
Mick, Morning QuickieIs abortion a medical procedure? Many doctors believe it is, and that it should be treated like any other service provided to patients. They want it to be available in hospitals and family doctors’ office, and not banished to stand-alone clinics.
Mick, Morning QuickieAnti-abortion proponents often quote the pain the fetus feels as a reason to restrict abortions. But in a win for the pro-choice side, a British study has just said that fetuses to do not feel pain before 24 weeks and there is no reason to change the rules.
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Evidence has been revealed today that the fourth study in 14 months has found a link between having an abortion and developing breast cancer. Now accusations are flying about women not being given all the information and being put at an increased risk at the whim of the pro-choice groups. But once we get past ...
In America, anti-abortion advocates must be celebrating in the streets. Eleven states have passed laws this year restricting abortion and 370 state bills are under consideration. I think it’s time we finally accept that women will never be completely free to choose and there will always be an ongoing battle over rights to abortion. Also, for ...