Giuliani Explains Himself

Mike Luckovich / Truthdig May 11, 2007 Dig deeper

The Greatest Threat to Choice

Chris Hedges / Truthdig May 7, 2007 When it comes to abortion, the Christian right presents a false choice between self-condemnation and a life of struggle. Until the impoverished and imperiled, so frequently driven into the arms of demagogues, are truly cared for, the freedom of all women will be at risk. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Supremes Know Best

Ellen Goodman / Truthdig Apr 26, 2007 Justice Kennedy's opinion that a woman's right to have an abortion should be limited because, in some cases, that decision is regretted harkens to a more primitive time and the Supreme Court's sometimes ugly legacy on women's rights. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Mexico City to Decriminalize Abortion

Staff / Truthdig Apr 25, 2007 If a Mexican woman has an abortion, she could find herself in jail unless she had been raped, her life was at risk or there was a likelihood of severe birth defects. But that's about to change in the capital city, home to one-fifth of Mexico's population, where the legislature has voted by a wide margin to decriminalize abortion. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Life, Death and Politics

Marie Cocco / Truthdig Apr 24, 2007 Make no mistake, the Supreme Court's recent abortion ruling stands between a woman, her doctor and the choices that could save her life. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Unsafe, Barely Legal and Rare

Mike Luckovich / Truthdig Apr 20, 2007 Dig deeper

Governing the Womb

Ellen Goodman / Truthdig Apr 19, 2007 The Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected decades of precedent and the rights of women to satisfy an ideological agenda. Is it any wonder that those most eager to legislate the womb are the lawmakers and judges without one? Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Giuliani Makes Campaign Official

Staff / Truthdig Feb 6, 2007 Rudolph Giuliani decided to take Hillary's advice and join the conversation, announcing his candidacy for the presidency on Monday. Despite his popularity, the former mayor of New York can expect headaches in the Republican primaries over his very public marital difficulties and a moderate stance on choice and gay rights. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Mr. Fish: Sanctity of Life

Mr. Fish / Truthdig Jan 23, 2007 Dig deeper

Ellen Goodman: Fox in the Henhouse

Ellen Goodman / Truthdig Jan 18, 2007 President Bush has done it again, appointing a doctor who opposes family planning to run the nation's family planning program. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Kansas Abortion Doctor Gets Scrooged

Staff / Truthdig Dec 23, 2006 A prominent Kansas abortion provider has been charged with 30 misdemeanor violations of state law by the outgoing state attorney general. Dr. George Tiller and his supporters believe that Attorney General Phill Kline (above), who lost the November election and has only three weeks left in office, issued the charges as a farewell act of malice. Update: A judge dismissed all charges only hours after they were filed (h/t: Frank in comments). Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Marie Cocco: America Chose Choice

Marie Cocco / Truthdig Nov 21, 2006 From the defeat of South Dakota's blanket ban on abortion to the victory of pro-choice candidates, the voters sent a strong message on Election Day: Choice is in the mainstream of American values. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )