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Top 6 Promises Made At The DNC About Your Reproductive Health

Top 6 Promises Made At The DNC About Your Reproductive Health

Last night, President Obama asked for four more years to solve the “challenges that have built up over decades.” And while we are all familiar with the challenges of the economy, the job market and the budget deficit, another major challenge–that has gotten twisted and confused in some respects–is women’s reproductive health. It was impressive to hear from so many women and men this week about this issue, so in case you missed it all, here is a round-up of the most notable promises made at the DNC about women’s repro health. Do you believe them? More »

Sandra Fluke Shames Republicans At DNC Over Women’s Rights And Birth Control

Sandra Fluke Shames Republicans At DNC Over Women's Rights And Birth Control

The women at the Democratic National Convention are quite simply kicking ass this week. First we had Nancy Keenan and Michelle Obama speaking on women’s reproductive rights (something the Republicans were too cowardly to do). Then last night we watched Cecile Richards, the president of Planned Parenthood, give a moving speech about our bodies and our rights. And perhaps, the you-go-girl award of the week goes to Sandra Fluke for shaming Republicans for trying to silence her over birth control. More »

Democratic National Convention Addresses Women’s Reproductive Rights…And Nails It

Democratic National Convention Addresses Women's Reproductive Rights...And Nails It

After three days of the Republican National Convention last week with nary a mention of the issue so many republicans have been quick to judge–women’s reproductive rights, it was finally discussed last night at the Democratic National Convention. From abortion to birth control to rape, both Nancy Keenan and Michelle Obama addressed what felt like the elephant in the room last week. And they nailed it. More »