Topic: Abortion

What You Missed During Today's Abortion Hearing In The House

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If you were wondering why anti-abortion advocates were so keen on getting Gosnell into the news cycle this spring, look no further than HR 1797: the reintroduced "D.C. Pain Capable Unborn Protection Act," which some lawmakers hope to institute on a national level. 

By Dino Grandoni

Feb 6, 2012

Congressman Falls for The Onion's Planned Parenthood 'Abortionplex' Story

Meet John Fleming, the unfortunate Republican U.S. Representative from Louisiana who made that wonderful and all-too-common mistake of thinking that an Onion article was real and telling his Facebook followers to read it.

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By Dashiell Bennett

Feb 3, 2012

How Both Sides Are Winning the Komen-Planned Parenthood Controversy

Despite the angry words and hurt feelings on both sides of the argument, this week's controversy will see both the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation and Planned Parenthood come out ahead in one very important area: fundraising.

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By Adam Clark Estes

Feb 2, 2012

As Komen Loses Leaders, Donations to Planned Parenthood Skyrocket

After the Komen Foundation kicked off a controversy by withdrawing its funding from Planned Parenthood, Michael Bloomberg has announced that he'll be donating up to $250,000 towards breast cancer screenings.

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By Adam Clark Estes

Feb 2, 2012

Senators Call on Susan G. Komen to Reverse Defunding of Planned Parenthood

With many people furious about the Komen Foundation's decision to stop funding Planned Parenthood, 22 Democrats in the Senate are reportedly about to call on the non-profit to reverse its decision.

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By Eric Randall

Jan 31, 2012

The Surprising Rift Between a Breast Cancer Charity and Planned Parenthood

The Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation decided to pull its funding from Planned Parenthood, citing a Congressional investigation into Planned Parenthood, and apparently catching supporters of both organizations off guard.

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By Dino Grandoni

Jan 3, 2012

Facebook Walks Back a Ban on Abortion Instructions

Like Apple with Siri, another big-name tech company, Facebook, created a little abortion-related controversy of its own when it pulled home abortions instruction from its site last week.

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By Rebecca Greenfield

Dec 2, 2011

Some Technical Explanations for Siri's Abortion Glitch

Since Apple has come out and said that Siri's abortion non-answers are a glitch and thus not a conspiracy, it's time to dig into technical explanations for the seemingly political bot.

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By Eric Randall

Dec 1, 2011

Apple's CEO Offers Very Familiar Apology for the Siri Abortion Thing

After Apple's spokesperson called the fact that voice-command robot Siri has trouble finding abortion clinics a "glitch" that will be fixed, Apple's CEO Tim Cook offered his own apology to Nancy Keenan, president of the National Abortion and Reproductive Rights Action League.

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By Rebecca Greenfield

Dec 1, 2011

Apple Vaguely Apologizes for Siri's Abortion 'Glitch'

After the Internet freaked out over Siri's apparent pro-life bias, Apple has responded, but not apologized or fixed, the personal assistant's abortion "glitch."

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By Elspeth Reeve

Nov 29, 2011

The Herman Cain Glossary

A lot of Herman Cain's problems on the campaign trail have come from the fact that he doesn't seem to use the same dictionary as the rest of us.

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By Rebecca Greenfield

Nov 29, 2011

Siri Has a Funny Way of Not Knowing Things

When asked where to go for an abortion, Siri has been directing iPhoners to far-away, pro-life clinics. Does that make Apple's robot stupid, ill-informed or biased?

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By Dashiell Bennett

Nov 9, 2011

Controversial 'Personhood' Measure Fails in Mississippi

Some big conservative initiatives went down to public vote last night as off-year elections produced little drama, but gave hope up to liberal causes heading into 2012.

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By Elspeth Reeve

Nov 8, 2011

Election Day Special: Are Embryos People? Mississippi Voters May Say Yes

Aside from one controversial abortion referendum in Mississippi, Tuesday's election reflects how states are struggling through tough times.

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By Elspeth Reeve

Nov 3, 2011

Romney Says He's as Consistent as a Human Can Be

Mitt Romney says he's "been as consistent as human beings can be" to a New Hampshire newspaper editorial board Thursday, which, if true, means humans are always changing their opinions on abortion.

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By Elspeth Reeve

Oct 26, 2011

The Culture War Did Not Go Away While We Were Talking About Spending

Social issues have been mostly ignored nationally this year as Congress and presidential candidates fight over government spending, but on the state level, the fight over sex hasn't gone away.

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By Adam Clark Estes

Oct 21, 2011

Kansas Is Scaling Back Their Strict Abortion Regulations, Slightly

The Associated Press got its hands on an advance final copy of Kansas's abortion clinic regulations, but some say they're still too extreme.

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By Elspeth Reeve

Oct 14, 2011

Republicans Will Show Liberals What Government-Run Health Care Looks Like

Rep. Joe Pitts's bill to remove abortion from Obamacare plans has passed the House

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By Ted Mann

Sep 17, 2011

Boehner Gets a Challenger from the Right

A Tea Party activist from Ohio will challenge the Republican Speaker in 2012

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By Elspeth Reeve

Sep 12, 2011

Bachmann Knows Social Security Fear-Mongering When She Sees It

Scaring seniors is reckless and wrong, unless you're struggling in the polls

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By Ted Mann

Sep 3, 2011

Appeals Court Upholds South Dakota Abortion Law

The panel strikes down a suicide risk claim, but supports informed consent requirement

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By Elspeth Reeve

Aug 31, 2011

Judge Blocks Perry-Supported Law Forcing Pre-Abortion Sonogram

Making women listen to fetal heartbeat won't fly, says judge

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By Elspeth Reeve

Jul 27, 2011

Hillary Clinton Urges Veto on Bill Totally Unrelated to Debt Ceiling

Says foreign affairs bill would be "debilitating" to her diplomatic efforts

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By Dino Grandoni

Jul 13, 2011

Chart of the Day

Chart: The Spike in State Abortion Restrictions

Conservative lawmakers have found the perfect moment to pass these laws

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By Caitlin Dickson

Jul 1, 2011

Today's Best

Five Best Friday Columns

On Colbert's PAC, the dwindling female population, and NewsCorp's British monopoly

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By Elspeth Reeve

Jun 30, 2011

Updated: Kansas Now Has a Single Abortion Provider

Two other clinics will be in court Friday to block new regulations

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By John Hudson

Jun 28, 2011

Is the West to Blame for Sex-Selective Abortion in Asia?

The debate over Mara Hvistendahl's new book rages on

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By Adam Martin

May 11, 2011

More States Consider Sonogram Laws, Target Planned Parenthood

On the heels of controversial Texas legislation, more state attacks on abortion

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By Adam Martin

May 10, 2011

Texas to Require Sonograms Before Abortions

The state would also impose a 24-hour waiting period for women

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By Elspeth Reeve

May 6, 2011

Florida to Ban Bestiality, Sagging, Doing Drugs While on Welfare

State lawmakers are trying to ruin everybody's fun

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By Elspeth Reeve

Apr 22, 2011

Kyl's 'Not Intended to Be a Factual Statement' Also Not a Statement

The senator has his Planned Parenthood remark stricken from the congressional record

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By Elspeth Reeve

Apr 13, 2011

The War Over Planned Parenthood Drags On

Republicans promise to use group's funding as bargaining chip in next budget debate

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By Elspeth Reeve

Apr 12, 2011

Bachmann Moderates Her Fiery Rhetoric in Iowa

A refusal to endorse Paul Ryan's budget is being read as a clue to a 2012 bid

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By Elspeth Reeve

Apr 8, 2011

Trumpdate 2012: The Donald Gets 'Credible'

Now that he's got the birther vote locked down, he's now also pro-life

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By Adam Martin

Apr 8, 2011

What's Really Behind the Budget Battle, in Congress and Online

Money is no longer at stake but core values are

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By Adam Martin

Mar 30, 2011

Arizona Outlaws Race, Sex-Based Abortions

But some say it's just another way of limiting choice

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By Caitlin Dickson

Mar 28, 2011

Cartoon

All We Ask Is That You Think It Over...

Cartoonist Tom Toles suggests an ultimate goal of abortion waiting periods

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By Caitlin Dickson

Mar 1, 2011

Lightning Rod

Fetus to Testify Against Abortion

A nine-week old fetus will testify before Ohio state's House Health Committee

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By Alex Eichler

Feb 25, 2011

Number of Abortions Performed Drops in Latest CDC Tally

In the recently released report, the number of abortions performed in the U.S. in 2007 was near a ten-year low

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By Elspeth Reeve

Feb 17, 2011

South Dakota Stalls Bill That Could Legalize Killing Abortion Doctors

Governor calls the bill a "very bad idea"

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By Elspeth Reeve

Feb 15, 2011

South Dakota Could Legalize Killing Abortion Doctors

Legislature considering expanding the definition of "justifiable homicide"

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By John Hudson

Feb 8, 2011

Debating the Legitimacy of the Planned Parenthood Sting Videos

Did Live Action's video merit a response? Planned Parenthood is retraining its employees

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By John Hudson

Feb 2, 2011

Planned Parenthood Fires Manager After Undercover Video

Was the organization's response sufficient?

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By John Hudson

Jan 20, 2011

Abortion Clinic 'House of Horrors' Sparks Debate

Philadelphia prosecutors bring forward gruesome charges

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By Alex Eichler

Jan 4, 2011

Feminist Backlash to Ross Douthat's Column on Abortion

Apparently adoption isn't the solution to everything

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By John Hudson

Apr 14, 2010

The Debate Around Fetal Pain and Abortions

Nebraska's new law is based on a fiercely contested concept

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