Anti-choicers have taken to claiming that women shouldn't have contraception, because "pregnancy isn't a disease". This makes as much sense as saying women shouldn't have access to exercise, because being out of shape isn't a disease.
Over and over and over again people tell me to leave religion out of the debate over abortion. "Many Christians believe in the right to abortion, at least in cases of rape or incest," I am often told, "So, why alienate them by bringing up religion?"
Autumn Sandeen explains how transphobia could hurt renewed ERA efforts. Rick Perry's campaign dogged by sexual health issues, and Arizona forces three clinics to stop providing abortion.
Not to be outdone by other misogynistic governors seeking to limit women's rights throughout the country, Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell issues that harshest and most medically-unnecessary regulations yet seen.
