Category Archives: Abortion & reproductive rights

Political Violence is Always Wrong

We don’t know yet what motivated Harlan James “Hale” Drake to kill two people, including an anti-abortion activist, Friday morning. There have been conflicting reports — the police reportedly said Drake was “offended” by anti-abortion activist Jim Pouillon, but the nature … Continue reading

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Proposed Ohio law would give fathers veto power over abortion decision

From a pro-life news site: Rep. John Adams, a Republican from Sidney, wants to change that and the legislation he introduced today, House Bill 252, would require the biological father’s consent before an abortion can be done. The bill would … Continue reading

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Personhood was not an important pro-slavery argument

At the start of the month, Megan McArdle — who is, I think, pro-choice — wrote: But in this case, I think the analogy to slavery is important, for two reasons. First of all, it was the last time we … Continue reading

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What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

So Steven Waldman of Beliefnet and Lord William Saletan went on Bloggingheads to discuss abortion, and how we can make the dirty tramps who have them stop. It’s a natural topic of conversation for two people with zero ovaries, fallopian … Continue reading

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The Ticking Time-Bomb Scenario

Under rules of engagement developed in the Bush Administration, we can waterboard Scott Roeder: The man charged with murdering a high-profile abortion doctor claimed from his jail cell Sunday that similar violence was planned around the nation for as long … Continue reading

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A Cartoon Regarding the Assassination of George Tiller

(Click on the cartoon to see a larger version.) Thanks to Mandolin for suggesting the inset panel at the end.

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Two YouTube Videos Recommended for Progressives

This cartoon talks about the perils of even trying to tell stories about the work that people do, at great risk to themselves, to help women achieve reproductive justice. Via silk_noir. ** And this one — which is much more … Continue reading

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George Tiller, 1941-2009

George Tiller was shot and killed today. Shot while he ushered a service at the church he attends. It’s fitting, because for decades, he had done the Lord’s work.http://www.amptoons.com/blog/ George Tiller was the medical director at Women’s Health Care Services … Continue reading

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A petty thing I wouldn't actually do.

If I ever have the “pleasure” of having a pro-life individual in my house for lunch who won’t stop using the word “child” to refer to fetuses, I fully plan to serve everyone else apples, and give them an apple … Continue reading

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The Truth is Out There

The anti-choice activists have completely dispensed with reality, and have gone on to just making stuff up: The Obama administration’s actions to respond to the outbreak of swine flu, including its declaration of a public health emergency, smacks of an … Continue reading

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