Reproductive Rights and Issues
A great divide exists in this country, fueled by the debate over reproductive rights, contraception and prevention. Many thoughtful and passionate arguments have been put forth by pro-life and pro-choice advocates, and legislation has shifted back and forth over the years. Yet neither has seen a firm resolution to the ongoing conflict over Roe v. Wade.
Why Did You Choose Abortion?
Although abortion has been legal in the U.S. for over three decades, the decision to terminate a pregnancy is a topic rarely discussed openly. If you've had an abortion, what was your reason for doing so? Share your story in making this difficult decision...and rest assured that your privacy will be maintained.
Although abortion has been legal in the U.S. for over three decades, the decision to terminate a pregnancy is a topic rarely discussed openly. If you've had an abortion, what was your reason for doing so? Share your story in making this difficult decision...and rest assured that your privacy will be maintained.
Why Women Choose Abortion - Reasons Behind the Abortion Decision
A look at why women choose abortion and the most commonly given reasons why women have an abortion.
A look at why women choose abortion and the most commonly given reasons why women have an abortion.
Octomom Bill - Octomom Legislation Limits Number of Embryos Implanted
Dubbed the "Octomom Bill," similar legislation introduced in a handful of states have the same intent - to limit the number of embryos implanted in a woman. The nickname refers to Nadya Suleman, the mother of octuplets who - through in vitro fertilization - gave birth to far more children than she could afford.
Dubbed the "Octomom Bill," similar legislation introduced in a handful of states have the same intent - to limit the number of embryos implanted in a woman. The nickname refers to Nadya Suleman, the mother of octuplets who - through in vitro fertilization - gave birth to far more children than she could afford.
Global Warming, Female Utopias and Gender Roles - Interview with Sarah Hall
In a future devastated by global warming, in the heart of England's Lake District lies an isolated female utopia - an eco-feminist farm that may be the last free place in the British Isles. That's the framework for "Daughters of the North," a novel by Sarah Hall that explores global warming, gender roles, feminist utopias, reproductive rights, mandatory contraception and environmental sustainability through the use of speculative fiction
In a future devastated by global warming, in the heart of England's Lake District lies an isolated female utopia - an eco-feminist farm that may be the last free place in the British Isles. That's the framework for "Daughters of the North," a novel by Sarah Hall that explores global warming, gender roles, feminist utopias, reproductive rights, mandatory contraception and environmental sustainability through the use of speculative fiction
Pregnant Man: Transgender Husband Becomes Pregnant Dad
After ten years together, both Thomas and Nancy wanted a baby. But Nancy's hysterectomy made childbirth impossible for her. So the married couple decided that Thomas should carry the baby. Though legally male, Thomas was born female, retained his reproductive capabilities after sexual reassignment, and after stopping testoterone injections, was able to become pregnant.
After ten years together, both Thomas and Nancy wanted a baby. But Nancy's hysterectomy made childbirth impossible for her. So the married couple decided that Thomas should carry the baby. Though legally male, Thomas was born female, retained his reproductive capabilities after sexual reassignment, and after stopping testoterone injections, was able to become pregnant.
Teen Pregnancy in the United States
One out of every ten births in the United States is to a teenage mother. Teen pregnancy in the U.S. continues to be a critical issue in young women's lives. The facts and statistics including geographic and demographic info about who's becoming pregnant, who's giving birth, and who's opting for abortion.
One out of every ten births in the United States is to a teenage mother. Teen pregnancy in the U.S. continues to be a critical issue in young women's lives. The facts and statistics including geographic and demographic info about who's becoming pregnant, who's giving birth, and who's opting for abortion.
Roe v. Wade - A Look at 35 Years of Legal Abortion
On the 35th anniversary of the Supreme Court's pivotal ruling legalizing abortion, a look at the ramifications of Roe v. Wade including changes in women's advancement, whether or not Roe will be overturned, and what abortion was like pre-Roe.
On the 35th anniversary of the Supreme Court's pivotal ruling legalizing abortion, a look at the ramifications of Roe v. Wade including changes in women's advancement, whether or not Roe will be overturned, and what abortion was like pre-Roe.
Ten Facts About Abortion
Annual statistics for abortion in the U.S. including demographic information.
Annual statistics for abortion in the U.S. including demographic information.
Ten Arguments For and Against Abortion
Many points come up in the abortion debate. Here's a look at ten topics as seen from both sides - twenty statements in all.
Many points come up in the abortion debate. Here's a look at ten topics as seen from both sides - twenty statements in all.
Gender and Position on Abortion
Is an individual's position on abortion heavily influenced by gender? Are women more pro-life and men more pro-choice, or vice versa? Take a poll and see how your responses compare to other women and men.
Is an individual's position on abortion heavily influenced by gender? Are women more pro-life and men more pro-choice, or vice versa? Take a poll and see how your responses compare to other women and men.