Alexander Reed Kelly / TruthdigOct 7, 2012
A study published Thursday by researchers at Washington University confirmed the obvious: Free birth control leads to fewer abortions and teenage pregnancies. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Tracy Bloom / TruthdigSep 25, 2012
A look at the day's political happenings, including one state increasing access to birth control, Rick Perry's poor debate performances explained and a funny "Saturday Night Live" parody of undecided voters. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Tracy Bloom / TruthdigSep 20, 2012
Sandra Fluke has become a favorite target of conservative commentators such as Bill O'Reilly. But on Tuesday's "The O'Reilly Factor," the Fox News host's blistering criticism of the feminist activist was tempered by a champion of Fluke's: Jon Stewart. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
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Tracy Bloom / TruthdigSep 10, 2012
In a mythical, Republican fantasyland, making abortion illegal, restricting access to birth control and defunding Planned Parenthood gives women more free choice and greater liberties. At least, that's what one rising GOP star and congressional candidate told Fox News. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Tracy Bloom / TruthdigSep 7, 2012
Conservatives are once again leveling the false claim that Fluke, the women's rights activist who was thrust into the national spotlight after Rush Limbaugh called her a "slut," wants the government to pay for her to have sex. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Tracy Bloom / TruthdigSep 6, 2012
Highlights of the second day of the Democratic National Convention included speeches by Bill Clinton and Elizabeth Warren, plus a last-minute change for President Obama's address Thursday night. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Tracy Bloom / TruthdigAug 23, 2012
The image of a coat hanger has symbolized the kind of back-alley abortions that were common before Roe v. Wade made the medical procedure legal in this country. But perhaps now that gruesome image can be replaced with a new, more modern one. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Tracy Bloom / TruthdigAug 10, 2012
A look at the day's political happenings, including a new tax defense from Mitt Romney and what is possibly the most ridiculous claim ever about President Obama. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Tracy Bloom / TruthdigAug 9, 2012
A look at the day's political happenings, including Bill Clinton ripping Mitt Romney and details on the extremist views of the victor of Tuesday's GOP Senate primary in Missouri. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Tracy Bloom / TruthdigAug 2, 2012
Instead of doing the right thing--i.e., apologizing--for his insensitive and outrageous claim that President Obama's mandate that insurance companies provide contraception without a co-pay is just like the 9/11 terrorists and Pearl Harbor, GOP freshman Rep. Mike Kelly is doing the opposite: doubling down on his remarks. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Tracy Bloom / TruthdigAug 1, 2012
Caution: Rep. Mike Kelly has made a statement so ridiculous it might make your head spin. To see the Pennsylvania Republican's remark, click below. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigMay 22, 2012
The University of Notre Dame, along with other Catholic groups, filed lawsuits Monday against the Obama administration over a federal mandate that requires most employers to provide free contraceptives as part of their health insurance plans for workers. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
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