Amid Abortion Debate, the Pursuit of Science

Staff / Truthdig Jan 9, 2014 The federal government won't fund research into abortion care, including aspects of safety, even though one-third of women will have the procedure. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

New Republican Icon, Same Old Policies

David Sirota / Truthdig Nov 16, 2013 From the moment he was declared the winner in his re-election campaign, Gov. Chris Christie, R-N.J., has been billed as a new kind of Republican. Is it a fair characterization? Yes and no. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

What’s the Matter With Motherhood?

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Nov 9, 2013 If you're a conservative strongly opposed to abortion, shouldn't you want to give all the help you can to women who want to bring their children into the world? Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Judge Eliminates One Hurdle From Texas Abortion Obstacle Course

Peter Z. Scheer / Truthdig Oct 29, 2013 The Texas abortion law filibustered by state Sen. Wendy Davis was diminished in court Monday by a federal judge, although most of the measure will go forward unchanged. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

WikiLeaks Lawyer on American Imperialism

Staff / Truthdig Sep 20, 2013 This week on Truthdig Radio in association with KPFK: Julian Assange's attorney, Michael Ratner, has a front seat to history. Also: Is this the golden age of the black quarterback? And a feminist explains why women can love Eminem. Plus: Robert Scheer on the pope. Dig deeper

Wisconsin Likely to Force Abortion Seekers to Meet the Fetus

Peter Z. Scheer / Truthdig Jun 13, 2013 Democrats in Wisconsin do not have the power to defeat a bill favored by the state's legislature and governor that would require women to have an ultrasound before they can have an abortion. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Abstinence

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We Are Family

Richard Reeves / Truthdig May 8, 2013 Immigrants, gays and women who choose abortion are our relatives. They are in our families. We love them -- even Republican senators with gay children love them -- and we don't like seeing them pushed around by our government. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Roe Boat

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Kill Anything That Moves

Staff / Truthdig Jan 28, 2013 Last week on Truthdig Radio in association with KPFK: Robert Scheer and Nick Turse on the American doctrine of eradication; women in combat; and the 40th anniversary of Roe v Wadecom/avbooth/category/truthdig_radio/" title="Truthdig Radio">Truthdig Radio: Robert Scheer and Nick Turse on the American doctrine of eradication; women in combat; and the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

How Could the Republicans Have Been So Stupid?

Bill Boyarsky / Truthdig Nov 7, 2012 Record numbers of Latino voters almost certainly gave Obama Nevada, Colorado, Pennsylvania and, thus, the presidency. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Abortion

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