Monthly Archives: June 2012

In today’s paper: Misinformation about sex-selective abortion

Posted on June 15, 2012 by carrietj

So Ken Herman wrote a really irritating piece in today’s Austin American-Statesman. The title alone makes me want to throw things: “Planned Parenthood is pro-choice, except when it’s not.” Oh, dear. But it gets worse from there. He’s basically saying … Continue reading →

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Happy Griswold Day!

Posted on June 7, 2012 by carrietj

Today is the 47th anniversary of Griswold v. Connecticut, one of my very favorite Supreme Court decisions, which struck down a law forbidding married couples to purchase contraceptives. Yep, you read that right. Less than 50 years ago, you could … Continue reading →

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Speak -Out

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Leslie

Cross-post: originally published on shesaidthisandthat.blogspot.com At a recent NOW meeting, a new member was unclear about what the actual medical procedure for an abortion was like. Another member offered part of her personal experience and then stated that this was … Continue reading →

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