Rachel Larris

Rachel Joy Larris is Communications Manager at the Women’s Media Center, where she oversees the Name It. Change It. project. She is the former Communications Director of American Forum and Project Director of the National Women’s Editorial Forum. She previously worked as an editor and blogger for TomPaine.com.

(VIDEO) What Does Choice Mean to You?

Rachel Larris

Despite the cold, a dedicated group of women and men, showed up at the steps of the Supreme Court at noon on January 22. I asked people what choice meant to them and snapped some pics of the rally.

“Personhood” the Priority at American Life League’s Training Conference

Rachel Larris

American Life League gears up for a new round of amendments at their Personhood Now training conference. But will calling fertilized eggs "little children" help them chip away at abortion rights?

Roundup: Women’s Status in 2010 at the Ballot Box

Rachel Larris

Today everyone is still hashing over the news of Scott Brown's win, what does it mean, and where are we going. But there's plenty of evidence of where women's rights stand right now.

Can the State Turn You Into An Incubator?

Rachel Larris

Can the state turn you into a legal incubator? The First District Court of Appeal in Florida heard arguments that asked that very question after the state ordered a woman confined to a hospital bed, against her wishes, when she was 25 weeks into her pregnancy.

Roundup: The Harm Caused By Anti-Choicers

Rachel Larris

Today's roundup is all about the harm caused by those who oppose abortion so strongly, they ignore all the other harm they are creating for women and doctors.

Stupak Mulls Run For Governor

Rachel Larris

Bart Stupak says he's seriously considering running for governor in Michigan in 2010.

Roundup: Specter Changes His Mind, Does Scott Brown?

Rachel Larris

Today's roundup is all about the politicians and the things they do in their attempts to keep supporters happy, some of which will backfire.

Why the Big Disparity Between States Offering “Pro-Choice” And “Pro-Life” License Plates?

Rachel Larris

Virginia may become only the fourth state to offer a "pro-choice" specialty license plate. But why is there a huge disparity between the states that offer "choose life" plates and those that offer pro-choice ones?

The Prop 8 Court Case: Live Bloggers and Tweeters to Cover Hearing

Rachel Larris

Thanks to the Supreme Court you can't watch the trial on California's Proposition 8 live or via YouTube, but you can follow all of the live bloggers and tweeters.

Roundup: Ben Nelson is Full of Regret and Confused

Rachel Larris

Senator Ben Nelson is full of regret. He also doesn't understand why the anti-choice groups are still angry at him.

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