Posted by: Intern Caroline
in Feminizzle on Jan 19, 2012
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In "Well, That Was Inevitable" news, Rick Perry announced today that he's dropping his bid for the Republican presidential nomination. His campaign started out strong but faded fast after the politician's dismal performances in debates where it seemed like he couldn't remember the basic bullet points of his platform or form complete sentences.
After his homophobic-rant of a campaign ad disgusted Americans from all ends of the political ...
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Posted by: Casey Krosser
in Feminizzle on Sep 27, 2011
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Save the Brooklyn Birthing Center! The Brooklyn Birthing Center is the only one of its kind in the entire state of New York. Recently it has come under grave threat, as Medicaid has just cut its funding. If the funding does not become reinstated, the center will be forced to close. This would limit pregnant women who wanted to give birth at the center to only hospitals or their homes. Medicaid’s reimbursement rate to ...
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Posted by: Erina Davidson
in Feminizzle on Aug 31, 2011
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A federal judge has blocked key parts of a Texas abortion law that would require doctors to provide a sonogram to pregnant women before they go through with the procedure. As written, the law would require women seeking an abortion in Texas to view a picture of the embryo or fetus and hear a description of its development before having the procedure. It was to take effect on September 1.
U.S. District Judge Sam Sparks ...
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Posted by: Intern Julie
in Feminizzle on Mar 14, 2011
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In an effort to save Planned Parenthood, a diverse group of students made this video letting America know that they have sex and need organizations like Planned Parenthood around in order for them to make safe and informed choices while doing so. Check it out.
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After the House voted to cut federal funding to Planned Parenthood this February, the people at Planned Parenthood have ...
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Posted by: Intern Stephanie V.
in Feminizzle on Nov 09, 2009
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On Saturday night, the House of Representatives passed the health care reform bill, 220-215. However, the bill must still pass the Senate and be signed by the President to be enacted into law.What exactly does health care reform represent? Will it be more of a setback for women than a push forward? The bill includes the Stupak Amendment, which bans any funding for abortions.
Considering the ban on partial birth abortions and the ...
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