While a Christian minister in Florida was dominating the 24-hour news cycle with his plans to burn the Koran, another Christian extremist was arrested for helping someone he believed would […]
Author: Carol King
Schwarzenegger’s Next Expendables—California Women?
National health care passed in March, but health insurance companies—with the full support of the California Republican legislators and Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger—are still working overtime to gouge customers and block […]
Argentina Says “Don’t Cry” About Unsafe Abortion
In the land of gauchos, pampas, the tango, grilled beef, Evita and now legal same-sex marriage, unsafe abortion is the leading cause of maternal mortality. In 2008, more than 20 […]
Let’s Play Abstinence–with Avatars!
This sure sounds like fun: You’re a 14-year-old Latina girl and your teacher offers you a motion-control bodysuit and invites you to enter a virtual world. There are life size […]
Cleveland Rocks with Contraceptive Exhibit
LeBron may be gone and the Cuyahoga River no longer catches on fire but Cleveland still has Dennis Kucinich, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and something even most […]
Hooray for Choice! 10 Birth Control Options Besides “the Pill”
While “the pill”–which is celebrating its 50th birthday this year–has been an incredible boon for women who want a contraceptive, it’s not for everyone. Don’t forget there are a number […]
New Report: Reproductive Rights Are Human Rights
What do democracy activists in Iran, victims’ advocates in Mexico, teachers in Afghanistan, trade unionists in Latin America, journalists in Russia, HIV/AIDS workers in Uganda and lesbian and gay activists […]
New Emergency Contraception Seeks U.S. Approval
Anti-choice people get very upset when women have sex and don’t want to have a baby. It doesn’t matter if the sex was voluntary or forced; they seem to believe […]
Fishing for an Anti-Birth Control Ploy
I’m not often amused by the antics of anti-choice activists. But hearing about their sudden conversion to environmentalism sent me into howls of laughter. In a transparently opportunistic move, the […]
Abortion Physicians Face Barriers
Many people graduate from medical residency programs ready to start rewarding careers in obstetrics and gynecology with the best intentions. They’re prepared to provide patients with total reproductive health care, […]