Anti-Abortion Christian Reality TV Show to Try to Shame Women

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Dec 6, 2012 "Surrender the Secret" will follow five women who have had abortions "on their journey together to healing and self-forgiveness" Because obviously the best place for these women to heal is on an online reality show that is publicly shaming them for their life choices . Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘SNL’ Helps Take Down Invasive Ultrasound Requirement

Staff / Truthdig Feb 23, 2012 After a multimedia outcry that included a bit on "Saturday Night Live," Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell withdrew support from a bill that would require women getting an abortion to undergo a transvaginal ultrasound beforehand. And yes, that’s every bit as unpleasant and invasive as it sounds. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Forget Roe, Try Griswold

Ellen Goodman / Truthdig Jan 23, 2012 Sunday marks the 39th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, but the big news this year is the debate over the 1965 decision of Griswold v. Connecticut that made contraception legal. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Keeping the Supreme Court in Check

Bruce Fein / Truthdig Nov 2, 2008 Neither McCain nor Obama would alter the prevailing jurisprudence in the Supreme Court or in subordinate tribunals. The unfortunate result will be a judiciary that is deferential to presidential powers and law enforcement in the name of fighting international terrorism. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Culture-War Ads Coming Your Way

Staff / Truthdig Sep 20, 2008 This latest report from the "Secret Money Project," an ongoing joint project by the Center for Investigative Reporting and National Public Radio, follows the money trail to the sources behind independently funded political advertisements on hot-button issues like abortion and religion that are cropping up as the Nov. 4 election approaches. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Cindy McCain ‘Couldn’t Be Happier’ With Choice of Palin

Staff / Truthdig Sep 5, 2008 John McCain's wife, Cindy, sat down with CBS News anchor Katie Couric for an interview that aired Wednesday night, pledging to Couric that the VP vetting process was indeed thorough and sounding her enthusiasm for Sarah Palin. She said she agrees with the Alaska governor about the need to teach intelligent design in the schools but disagrees that abortion should be prohibited even in cases of incest or rape. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Obama, McCain Court Women Voters

Staff / Truthdig Jun 17, 2008 During the final stages of Hillary Clinton's campaign, a common refrain emerged among some of her more ardent supporters: If Barack Obama wins the nomination, we're backing John McCain. Now that the dust has settled somewhat after Clinton's concession, Obama is working to clarify the differences between his positions and McCain's when it comes to issues that impact the lives of female voters. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Mr. Fish – McCain’s Campaign Promise

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McCain Marches to the Right

Staff / Truthdig Nov 20, 2006 Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) continued his Jekyll and Hyde routine Sunday on "ABC This Week," contradicting his once moderate positions with pre-campaign right-wing pandering. McCain said he would like to see Roe vs. Wade overturned, and noted his plan to send more troops to Iraq would "put a terrible strain on the Army," but said it would be better than losing the war. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

South Dakota Abortion Law to Challenge Roe

Staff / Truthdig Mar 7, 2006 In signing a bill intended to ban almost all abortions in the state, Gov Mike Rounds is directly challenging the Supreme Court's 1973 Roe v Wade ruling, hoping that a more conservative court will revisit the issue (The South Dakota bill is particularly draconian: It makes no exceptions for rape or incest) The NY Times reports that parental-notification laws do little to discourage abortions or pregnancies Watch a related report on PBS Online NewsHour or read the transcript . Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )