Boehner Gets An Anti-Choice Activist As a Primary Challenger

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

Birth Control Recall

The War on Contraception and STD Treatment Goes Mainstream

 The joys and obstacles facing the female music nerd are discussed with Courtney Smith. Mainstream media clues into the war on contraception, and Michele Bachmann goes on the warpath against the HPV vaccine.

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

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

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.

Michele Bachmann Denounces the HPV Vaccine Mandate as “Perrycare”

Texas To Seek Universal Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Screening: Will It Be Used to Further Shame Women?

State health officials in Texas say asking women a few questions can dramatically decrease their alcohol use during pregnancy.

What Do You Call A Doctor Who Performs Abortions? A Doctor

National Public Radio takes a look at its own use of loaded terms in news stories.

Lizz Winstead: Michele Bachmann’s Fear of HPV Vaccinations

OB-GYN: Virginia TRAP Regulations Will Compromise Patient Confidentiality and Safety

The Norfolk, Virginia based reproducive health and justice pioneer believes that proposed TRAP regulations will "compromise the confidentiality of patients as well as drastically limit access to abortion care."