Brave women and men at the Commission on Population and Development reminded governments that 15 years ago 179 nations committed to making the health and rights of women and young people central to global family planning policies.
Why would the Obama administration request the removal of a provision to ensure that state Medicaid programs be allowed to provide contraception to low-income families? And why would House leaders cave to this request?
Thank you, President Obama. The Global Gag Rule is no more! Advocates, physicians, legislators and women around the world are rejoicing. Onward to the next challenge...
Hillary Clinton is our new Secretary of State. What kind of power can she wield in matters of global health and what will she do to fix some of our most pressing reproductive health challenges?
President Obama's first official act is to proclaim today a "National Day of Renewal and Reconciliation." Can we find that reconciliation between the pro-and anti-choice movements?
Family planning change is on the agenda right away for President Obama, an anti-choice "inauguration" ad uses Obama's life as a script and birthing healthcare reform.
Roe v. Wade's 36th anniversary will be marked by a thoughtful discussion on Rewire, a March for Life in Washington DC post-inauguration and, yes, a "Personhood Conference."
