Barbara Kelley talks about why women feel paralyzed, and why it's not feminism that's to blame. Wives of Republican politicians take a hit in right wing media, and Dominique Strauss-Kahn is arrested for rape.
Planned Parenthood's Kathi DiNicola gives us the rundown on the situation in South Dakota. Florida legislators attack medical rights from a new, hypocritical perspective, and social conservatives continue not to do as they say.
David Waldman explains why HR3 could be about more than abortion. An update on the continued war on reproductive rights in the states, and Bristol Palin gets a new reality show for doing nothing interesting.
The war on women really ramps up with the passage of HR3 through the House and the defunding of Planned Parenthood on the state level. Also, Stephanie Coontz talks feminist history, the reality and myths of The Feminine Mystique.
Kathy Spillar explains why anti-choice terrorism in Kansas is still a major threat. Pro-choice GOP candidates back off their opinions, and the war on Planned Parenthood continues.
Stephen Singular brings an in-depth look at the story behind the murder of Dr. George Tiller. Also, why we need to defend abortion alongside contraception, as evidenced in Washington D.C.
Michelle Bruns makes fun of the inevitable giant preggobelly used to illustrate stories on abortion. The right makes its rhetorical move on sexual health services, both by lying about them and denying that there's any real need.
Steph Herold on her new project highlighting safe abortion care. Anti-feminists give up on the feigned concern for women, and Toronto feminists organize a Slut Walk.
Susie Bright talks about her recent memoir, and life as a sex educator and labor activist. Newt Gingrich's hypocrisy speaks larger truths about the Christian right, and Fox News is really sexist.
South Dakota passes most restrictive abortion law in the country, and the threat of anti-choice terrorism is growing. Also, a cute new chapbook tells you all you need to know about your cycle, and then some.
