What’s Scarier, Creepy Cats or an Uneducated Congress? Take the Quiz!
by Rachel Walden & Christine Cupaiuolo This Halloween, ask yourself: Which is scarier -- Furry creatures that scamper in the night? Or a … More
Monthly Archives: October 2012
She’s Beautiful When She’s Angry: New Documentary on History of the Women’s Movement
A new documentary, "She's Beautiful When She's Angry," chronicles the history of the women's movement from 1966 to 1972, including the genesis of Our … More
Educate Congress – Highlights from Our Bodies Ourselves at the National Press Club
It's official: Washington knows we're coming. Our Bodies Ourselves kicked off the Educate Congress campaign Monday at the National Press Club, joined by some of … More
Why We Need to Educate Congress
Should medical associations really have to correct members of Congress? As recent events have shown, clearly they do. The American Congress of Obstetricians … More
Big Announcement! Our Bodies Ourselves Launches “Educate Congress” Campaign
Remember when Christine and The Ladydrawers took a road trip to deliver "Our Bodies, Ourselves" and other educational materials to the Missouri offices of Rep. … More
Study: No Link Between HPV Vaccine and Girls’ Sexual Activity
In 2006, when the FDA approved the first HPV vaccine for girls and women ages 9 to 26, one of the concerns opponents … More
Ryan/Biden Debate: Science, Religion and Women’s Health Questions Never Asked
Last night's quick-fire sparring between Vice President Joe Biden and GOP candidate Rep. Paul Ryan made for an engaging debate -- and a well-organized one, … More
Birth Control Reduces Unintended Pregnancies and Abortions, So Why Do Myths Persist?
Today in "Yeah, no kidding!": A new article in the journal Obstetrics & Gynecology reports on a study that found when women are … More
Upcoming Webinars on the Intersection of Reproductive Justice with Environmental Justice, First Amendment
The National Women's Law Center and Law Students for Reproductive Justice are co-hosting two upcoming webinars of interest. The October webinar is on … More
Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants and Doctors – What’s the Difference?
The United States has had a shortage of primary care providers for quite a while, and the doctor shortage is not expected to ease … More