We are celebrating the nomination of pro-women’s health candidates in three special Democratic primaries last night: Dan Cullinane in the 12th Suffolk District, Dan Donahue in the 16th Worcester District, and Carole Fiola in the 6th Bristol … [Read more...]
Women’s health is at stake in Massachusetts in 2012
This past weekend marked the 39th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s 1973 ruling in Roe v Wade. Yet, in spite of that landmark ruling, women’s health opponents have persisted in their efforts to erode access to sexual and reproductive … [Read more...]
Help Stop the War on Women
Here in the Commonwealth, this issue affects women (and men) from all walks of life. Whether you are a young college student, a single mother of two, or a married woman in her 40s, the right - and ability - to prevent pregnancy and to … [Read more...]
8th Suffolk District Candidate Brad Marston Holds Radical Anti-Choice Views
It appears that the website for "Let's Get This Right" was taken down sometime after Marston announced his candidacy in the 8th Suffolk District, which has a substantial number of pro-choice voters. Because this website is no longer … [Read more...]
NARAL Pro-Choice Massachusetts Releases Voters’ Guide
In the Senate, there are currently 27 pro-choice seats - the vast majority of which (21) are contested. Our Protect and Elect Campaign is already in full swing to safeguard our strong pro-choice margin there. And with an historic eight open … [Read more...]
Roe v. Wade Anniversary – Blog for Choice Day 2010
The personal is political By Jeanette M. The Stupak-Pitts Amendment brought abortion to the forefront of the health care debate. But in analyzing our politicians' views on reproductive choice, we cannot lose sight of the personal in the … [Read more...]
Brown and Abortion
It amazes me that right wingers project on to the Scott Brown this idea that he is really not pro-choice. Take this letter to my local paper:This is why I'm voting for Scott Brown for senator. He is not "pro-life," but he is believed to be … [Read more...]
Here Comes the Next Generation of Leaders
So what are we doing here at Harvard for tomorrow's national effort to Stop Stupak? We're hosting a Call Congress event, in order to get as many people, from as many states as possible, to call their Senators and ask them to oppose … [Read more...]
A blow to women’s health, freedom, and privacy
The Stupak-Pitts amendment to the healthcare reform legislation means women who currently have insurance coverage for abortion services could lose this coverage in the new system. This amendment makes it virtually impossible for private … [Read more...]
New Research: Decline in Abortion Access
NARAL Pro-Choice Massachusetts recently released new research showing that the availability of abortion care in the Commonwealth has declined dramatically since the early part of the decade. The study found that Massachusetts - like the … [Read more...]