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Reproductive Justice is Every Woman’s Right

WebReproductive justice ensures that women are healthy, both physically and emotionally; that they can make decisions about their bodies and sexuality free from government …

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Contraceptives and the Affordable Care Act National …

WebContraceptive use is widespread—according to a 2010 CDC study, more than 99% of women between 15-44 years old have ever used at least one contraceptive method. …

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A Holistic Approach to Equitable Reproductive Healthcare

WebA Holistic Approach to Equitable Reproductive Healthcare. Posted on March 3, 2021 By Kim. Under the TrumpAdministration,the bold advances that women have …

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Abortion Around the World – An Overview

WebThe annual number of induced abortions worldwide declined to 42 million by 2003, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) and AGI. For every 1,000 women of …

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New Study Shows Anti-Choice Policies Leading to Widespread …

WebAt RH Reality Check, Lynn Paltrow of the National Advocates for Pregnant Women and Professor Jeanne Flavin of Fordham University write: “On Tuesday, January …

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Get the Facts National Organization for Women

WebOne study reports that at age thirteen, 53% of American girls are “unhappy with their bodies.”. This grows to 78% by the time girls reach seventeen. 50% of teens are “self …

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Abortion Rights Are Human Rights National Organization for …

WebUltimately, their report concludes, Ireland’s laws are depriving women of their human rights. Human Rights Watch also considers access to abortion care a …

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Unpacking the Root Causes of Black Maternal Mortality

WebMaternal health is a critical issue that affects women globally, but the situation for black women in the United States is especially dire. Despite being one of the …

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Here’s How Sexism Can Affect Your Mental Health, According to …

WebJR Thorpe writes for Bustle: “A disadvantaged group of people is always going to be more at risk of mental health issues than their more privileged counterpart — …

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The Perils of Politicizing Breast Cancer National Organization for …

WebThere's nothing to be gained by politicizing women's health, but there's a lot to lose. Consider this: Two years ago, the Susan G. Komen Foundation walked into a …

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The Turnaway Study: An evidence-based argument for …

WebWhat happens to the pregnant women who are turned away from abortion clinics? In 2007, Dr. Diana Green Foster, a researcher, and professor at the University of …

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This Bisexual Health Awareness Month, Women Deserve More …

WebI came out as bisexual my senior year of high school. No one had ever talked to me about what it meant to bisexual, queer, or LGBTQIA+ in general – at least not in a …

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Love Your Body National Organization for Women

WebLove Your Body. Every day, in so many ways, the beauty industry (and the media in general) tell women and girls that being admired, envied, and desired based on their …

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Women's Health Project National Organization for Women

WebAccording to the California Department of Health Services, in 2002 the average weight of a model was 23 percent lower than that of an average woman; in 1982 the differential was …

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The Importance of Social Security and Medicare for Women

WebWomen in need of Medicare. 57% of Medicare beneficiaries are women, rising to 80% for populations over 85. In 2005, the average annual out-of-pocket cost for Basic Medicare …

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Celebrating 37 Years of Roe v. Wade: NOW Asserts that Abortion …

WebToday we celebrate the 37th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, which recognized a woman's constitutional right to legal abortion. However, we recognize that in 2010 …

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Florida Senate panel approves 24-hour abortion waiting period

WebBill Cotterell writes for Tallahassee Democrat: “A bill mandating a 24-hour waiting period for abortion cleared its first committee in a straight party-line vote Tuesday, with feminist …

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NOW Applauds Senate Defeat of Abortion Ban Amendment, Urges …

WebNOW applauds the Senate for voting to table and effectively defeat the Nelson-Hatch Amendment to the health care reform bill. This victory is just one small step, however, …

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NOW President Terry O’Neill to Stand with Reproductive Health …

Web"Since the assassination of Dr. George Tiller in May, anti-abortion forces have set their sights on Dr. LeRoy Carhart. Operation Rescue plans to besiege Dr. …

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