The Pennsylvania House approved a bill on Tuesday preventing coverage for most abortions under the insurance marketplace being set up as part of the federal health care overhaul in the state. During hours of heated debate, Democratic opposition to the measure characterized it as a needless risk to women’s health. Rep. Brian Sims (D) gave […]
A federal judge ruled Friday that the morning-after pill, known by its brand name of Plan B, should be available without a prescription or any age or point-of-sale restrictions within 30 days. The ruling is in opposition to a previous decision by the Obama administration. Judge Edward R. Korman of the U.S. District Court for […]
State Senator Joyce Elliot argued in favor of Arkansas being the 36th state to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment in front of the Senate State Agencies Committee this morning. The ERA debate has been brought to committee every two years in Arkansas and every time, it is shot down. A large crowd of approximately 150 people […]
In an ironic exploitation of feminism, the Germany lingerie company Blush released a new ad on the one year anniversary of the release of “Punk Prayer” by the Russian punk band Pussy Riot. Here is the press note accompanying the video: On the first anniversary of the Pussy Riot concert in the Cathedral of Christ […]
Progressive Democrats of America announced that Arkansas may be the 36th state to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment and your swift action is needed. The vote will take place on March 28 at 10am. This link explains what you can do and has a search link where you’ll enter your zip code and obtain phone […]