Health Care and Politics: “NewsHour” Special, New Documentary and New Tools for Voters
Here's another health care and politics update ... First up, we've mentioned Health08.org before, but it is seriously so good it deserves to … More
Monthly Archives: September 2008
Ask Congress to Ensure Funding for Birth Centers
The American Association of Birth Centers has issued an appeal to supporters to contact Congress concerning a payment crisis that threatens insurance support … More
What Will Happen if Roe Goes?
Linda Hirshman, a lawyer whose most recent book is "Get to Work: A Manifesto for Women of the World," addresses that question in … More
Double Dose: Sex Trafficking Doesn’t Make Discussion Cut; Sarah Palin and the Rape Kits; Congress Approves Mental Health Parity Legislation; Why Don’t the Candidates Speak Out on HIV?; A Finanical Incentive to Keep Poor Women from Having Children …
Slavery Overlooked: "World leaders are parading through New York this week for a United Nations General Assembly reviewing their (lack of) progress in … More
Abortion Rate Falls, but Not for Everyone
"The rate of abortion in the United States is at its lowest level since 1974, having declined 33% from a peak of 29 … More
Breast Cancer, rBGH and Yoplait: Put a Lid on It
Our Bodies Our Blog has invited the folks at Breast Cancer Action to write monthly guest posts on breast cancer and related issues. … More
Google Changes Policy, Allows Anti-Abortion Religious Groups to Buy Ads
Individuals using Google to find information on abortion will now see paid advertisements from anti-abortion religious groups. Google last week revised its policy … More
Ten Reasons to Comment Opposing Proposed HHS Rule
The public comment period ends tomorrow on the HHS proposed rule on "physician conscience!" Go here to submit your comment. We've written a … More
The Best and Worst Moments in Women’s Health: What’s Your Take?
The publication of "Our Bodies, Ourselves" made Health magazine's list of best and worst moments in women's health -- as one of the … More
Countdown to Conscience Clause Regulation
[Originally posted at RH Reality Check. The comment period on the proposed rule discussed below ends this week on September 25.] Back in … More