Abortion Archives

Jailed Doctor Says It’s Price He Pays for “Saving Lives”

Robin Marty

He justifies his help for pregnant women, stating, "When pregnancy happens it is the woman alone who has to bear its consequences."

Would Living With Little Kids Convince A Teen Not To Continue A Pregnancy?

Robin Marty

An aunt suggests that having her pregnant niece live in her house for a while might make her reconsider keeping her baby.

Boehner Gets An Anti-Choice Activist As a Primary Challenger

Robin Marty

Is this a real campaign, or just Randall Terry kicking up some hijinks?

A Different Kind of Sidewalk Counseling: What Women Ask Me About Abortion

Jessica Griffin

After sharing my personal experience with abortion on the MTV documentary “No Easy Decision” I began receiving emails, facebook messages and texts from women I barely knew. These discussions always start the same way, “Can I ask you a question?”

Virginia Board of “Health” Putting Women at Greater Health Risk For Political Gain

Katherine Greenier

Tomorrow, September 17 is Constitution Day, a day to commemorate the formation and signing of the Constitution and to celebrate the rights guaranteed within. In place of celebration, we are reminded that women’s rights are under attack.

Respect Life, But Let Me Keep My IUD

Jessica Griffin

Candidates vying for the Republican nomination love to talk about their respect for human life whenever they get the chance. Last night on CNN Mitt Romney threw in his own unsolicited quip about unborn life while talking about health care reform. While seemingly harmless, what I heard was, "We're taking away your birth control!" Here's why.