Lizz Winstead: Michele Bachmann’s Fear of HPV Vaccinations

International Family Planning Saves Lives. So Why Is the GOP Cutting It?

With the global population expected to surpass 7 billion, we can only expect that the unmet need for family planning services, which currently exists for an estimated 215 million women globally, will only increase.

The HPV Wars: Perry Sells Out but Bachmann Spreads Misinformation

In the most recent debate, Michele Bachmann jumped all over Rick Perry's decision to mandate the HPV vaccine and reminded viewers that he had taken money from the manufacturer.  But instead of using this as an opportunity to look at her opponent's willingness to sell out, she trotted out old arguments and spread misinformation about this lifesaving medical advance. 

Vice President Biden Calls for Action to Prevent Dating Violence & Sexual Assault, at School & On Campus

Lack of Parking Kills California Planned Parenthood Plans

The clinic lost its offer of additional parking and had to shutter plans to open.

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Bachmann: HPV Vaccine Might Cause “Mental Retardation”

While hitting Perry on his HPV mandate, Bachmann claims the vaccine caused "mental retardation" in one recipient.

Perry and the HPV Vaccine: Selling Women’s Health (and Everything Else) to the Highest Bidder

In 2007, Rick Perry signed an executive order mandating HPV vaccines for all girls entering the sixth grade. While he's stood behind this decision for years, he began back-peddling as soon as he began running for president.  While we may never know what Perry really thinks about HPV, STDs, and prevention, a close look at this issues shows us what he thinks about campaign contributions. 

Female Orgasms: Poor Science Reporting Feeds Obsession and Misinformation

Another study about the female orgasm, and another round of reading illogical responses. The origins of the female orgasm may be scientifically interesting, but they have no bearing on women's rights to have them or not have them as they wish.