Bill Blum / TruthdigMar 3, 2016
Before the passing of the hard-right justice created the possibility of a dramatic shift in the Supreme Court, there was fear that Roe v. Wade would be undercut in a pending case. Now beleaguered rights proponents are looking to Justice Anthony Kennedy to swing the ideologically divided bench their way. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )
Molly Selvin / TruthdigMay 1, 2015
The dramatic reversals this month of anti-gay laws in Indiana and Arkansas may offer a path for the pro-abortion-rights movement. The lesson from the LGBT community is clear: Find new allies and make noise. Lots more noise. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )
Sonali Kolhatkar / TruthdigMay 2, 2014
Several years ago I accompanied a close friend who was visiting the U.S. to a Planned Parenthood clinic in Southern California. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )
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Tracy Bloom / TruthdigJul 23, 2013
A look at the day's political happenings, including Massachusetts Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey speak up about "stand your ground" laws in the wake of George Zimmerman's acquittal in the death of Trayvon Martin and an embattled aide to Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul resigns. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Tracy Bloom / TruthdigDec 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 )
Staff / TruthdigFeb 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 )
Ellen Goodman / TruthdigJan 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 )
Bruce Fein / TruthdigNov 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 )
Staff / TruthdigSep 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 )
Staff / TruthdigSep 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 )
Staff / TruthdigJun 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 )
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