today president obama repealed the global gag rule!! now women in countries that we give aid to can have access to a wide range of reproductive health choices including contraception, family planning, pre and post natal care, (yes) abortion, and basic reproductive health care, such as annual exams.

yay for obama for advancing women's health

today is the 35th anniversary of the roe v. wade decision that legalized the practice of abortion, allowing women further access to and control over their reproductive health ( Read more... )

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i have to say that loretta ross is effing amazing. i went to hear her speak a couple years ago and i was seriously moved to tears by the things she said. very rarely do i get to see/hear/interact with women who understand and approach feminism from the context of the south and the issues that most affect the women living here. and from someone who ( Read more... )