Its the day between my sister’s birthday (40! hahahaha!) and the U.S. celebration of the ways in which entire populations of Natives were abused, killed and otherwise marginalized for this silly thing called, “land.” But, I digress… Today, I wrote an article that has changed my life. Mostly because it was an actual article and not one that just plugged a product or service. That’s not to say product placement wasn’t involved, but it was like I actually got to be...
If you live in Virginia, read the news, have your radar tuned to the feminist bat signal, whatever, you probably know all about the Delegate from Prince William County and his “oopsie!” about abortion and disabled children. Here’s what he originally said, via The Washington Post: “The number of children who are born subsequent to a first abortion who have handicaps has increased dramatically. Why? Because when you abort the firstborn of any, nature takes its vengeance on...
In case you’ve been living in a hole, are in nursing school, or otherwise allergic to the news and politics, you should know that an amendment to the Health Care Reform Bill was passed in the House, enabling the Health Care Reform Bill to be passed, where it is awaiting the whole Senate process of turning good ol’ Bill into a Law. Bill, after all, lives on Capitol Hill, right? Well, this is GREAT news for all of the supporters of the Health Care Reform Bill. Excellent news! Unless of...
Today is the 36th anniversary of the constitutional decision that marked a woman’s right to abortion. Today, I celebrate my freedom over my own body, heart and mind and the notion that women are not chattel and are not simple-minded creatures, solely put on the planet to reproduce. I give my thanks to the countless women and men who have fought to not only establish this freedom, but who continue to fight against those who seek to keep us in the kitchen, barefoot and pregnant. As we enter into...
I came across this site while looking for different perspectives on women’s health issues. I am pro-choice, and I have had to use my right to choose personally. In my experience, there was not enough counseling before or after the procedure. Abortion is one of those things “we just don’t talk about,” because its such a heated topic of discussion, and I think that attitude flows into the actual procedure itself. This site covers a lot of issues that women (and men) face surrounding...
