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South Dakota Bans Abortion
Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) and Planned Parenthood Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota (PPMNS) denounced the South Dakota Senate's vote to ban abortion today. PPFA and PPMNS announced they will fight the ban in court to protect Planned Parenthood patients....
Posted: Thu, Feb 23, 2006 4:07pm PST
South Dakota bans all abortions. reject exceptions for Women' health
February 23, 2006
Ban on Most Abortions Advances in South Dakota...
Posted: Thu, Feb 23, 2006 1:01pm PST
Today at 6 in SF: Pushed to the Altar: Marriage, Poverty, & Politic
6pm, The Women's Building, 3543 18th St., San Francisco. $5-$10 suggested donation, no one turned away for lack of funds. For information call 510/444-2700...
Posted: Wed, Feb 22, 2006 5:24pm PST
3/10-12: "RAW" ... a celebration of International Women's Day
RAW will challenge and inspire you to discover your authentic self as
powerful female performers and artists peel back the layers of their
identities....
Posted: Wed, Feb 22, 2006 3:33pm PST
Anti feminist neo-con's are going to teach Iraqi women to build Democracy
Administration Chooses Anti-Feminist Group to Train Iraqi Women
Jim Lobe
OneWorld US
Tue., Oct. 5, 2004...
Posted: Fri, Feb 17, 2006 3:59pm PST
Why We Are Wary
Wal-Mart refuses to stock the "morning-after" pill – a back-up birth control option that prevents unintended pregnancy if taken soon after sex. But the company has told the media that it is giving its policy “a lot of thought.”
You have a real opportunity to encourage Wal-Mart to do the right thing and change its policy. Sign our petition below. You can also call Wal-Mart on their toll-free line at 1-800-WAL-MART (1-800-925-6278)....
Posted: Thu, Feb 16, 2006 10:49pm PST
NOW Urges Wal-Mart to Expand Emergency Contraception Access
Currently Wal-Mart does not dispense emergency contraception (also known as Plan B or the "morning after pill") in any state other than Illinois, where it is required to do so by law....
Posted: Wed, Feb 15, 2006 1:05pm PST
Mass. Wal-Mart Must Stock Emergency Pill
The state pharmacy board ordered Wal-Mart on Tuesday to stock emergency contraception pills at its stores in Massachusetts....
Posted: Tue, Feb 14, 2006 11:32pm PST
Happy Contraceptive Awareness Week! Support The Prevention First Bill
In recognition of National Contraceptive Awareness Week, Feb. 13-19, 2006, please urge your Senators and Representatives to sponsor legislation to promote improved family planning and health care for women and families....
Posted: Mon, Feb 13, 2006 11:09pm PST
IS INDIA THE NEW CREATIVE HOTSPOT?
Eco-Space interview with Yahel Chirinian in Goa by Noor Cipriani for Nova...
Posted: Fri, Feb 10, 2006 3:13am PST
Iraqi Women Need Your Help!
Anwar Kadhim Jawad, her husband and their four children were driving down the road
from their house in Baghdad one day when they were suddenly caught in a hail of
bullets from US soldiers......
Posted: Thu, Feb 9, 2006 9:17pm PST
Covenant Marriage on the Rocks
Promoted by religious reactionaries to keep women in their place, covenant marriage is chosen by few; who wants to be burdened by harder to get divorce?...
Posted: Mon, Feb 6, 2006 10:31am PST
Betty Friedan 1921-2006: Women's Rights Pioneer Helped Launch Modern-Day Feminist Movement
Women's rights pioneer Betty Friedan has died at the age of 85. Founder of the National Organization for Women and author of the groundbreaking book "The Feminine Mystique" - she helped launch the modern-day feminist movement. We speak with Friedan's biographer, the first woman network news anchor and a leading woman's health activist....
Posted: Mon, Feb 6, 2006 7:25am PST
Feminist Giant Betty Friedan Dies at 85
Betty Friedan, author of the groundbreaking book (The Feminine Mystique)that helped launch the contemporary women's movement, died today at the age of 85....
Posted: Sun, Feb 5, 2006 9:55pm PST
NOW Honors Betty Friedan: Groundbreaking Author, NOW Founder
Today the National Organization for Women (NOW) and the nation celebrate the life and legacy of Betty Friedan, one of the founders of NOW and the modern women's rights movement....
Posted: Sun, Feb 5, 2006 9:49pm PST
"Battle of the Babes" promoted as a way to determine right to abortion
Babe-alicious "coverage" of "Walk for Life":
"When all the dust has settled, there is really only one way to determine which of two competing political ideologies has emerged victorious, and that is: Which side has the best-looking women?"...
Posted: Sat, Feb 4, 2006 11:01pm PST
The Right Wing wants to go after women who have had abortions
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Posted: Fri, Feb 3, 2006 3:35pm PST
Global Women flex power at World Social Forum
by CC Campbell-Rock...
Posted: Fri, Feb 3, 2006 7:31am PST
NARAL Gives Chaffee Pass on Alito, Cashes Checks
from Jane Hamsher at http://www.firedoglake.blogspot.com...
Posted: Wed, Feb 1, 2006 4:07pm PST
Women as Social Warriors IV: Prevenir y Protejer (2/2)
Latinas and the HIV/AIDS Epidemic
Thursday, February 2, 2006
College 9 & 10 Multipurpose Room
6:00 PM-9:00 PM...
Posted: Wed, Feb 1, 2006 12:25pm PST