Tag Archives for planned parenthood
Maternal Health in Brazil and the Myth of Choice
Lately, there has been a lot of talk on the feminist blogosphere about the “myth of choice,” partially inspired by Planned Parenthood’s decision last January to move away from the label “pro-choice.” Bloggers like Maegan Ortiz over at VivirLatino, have … Continue reading
Wing It Parenthood!
Since Planned Parenthood is increasingly losing it’s funding, they’ve decided to change their name… to Wing It Parenthood! Can’t afford birth control? Just wing it! Think you might have cervical cancer? Just wing it! I am so grateful this isn’t … Continue reading
Is Anyone Else Scared?
Does it scare anyone else that we are now living in a political climate where we are even DISCUSSING the possibility of forcing women to carry pregnancies caused by rape to term? It feels like we have retrograded decades, and … Continue reading
Silenced
As someone who has worked as an abortion escort, this animated short made me think about the ways in which violence, or the threat of violence limit freedom of expression even in places like the United States, even in public … Continue reading
Baby Killer Quote
“When I graduated from college, I took an entry-level job that didn’t offer health insurance. I had been taking birth control to regulate my acne—something that was out of control. When they first rang up the bill at the pharmacy … Continue reading
Abortion Experiences in California
As a reproductive rights activist, abortion isn’t necessarily my thing. I believe in it, and I think all women have the right to it. But I tend to focus more on access to reproductive health services, education, and birth control, … Continue reading
Abortion in Brazil: Legislation and Practice
Before arriving here in Brazil, I didn’t know that abortion was illegal here. That is rather embarrassing to say now, but it’s the truth. It hadn’t even occurred to me to research it. But now that I’m here, abortion has … Continue reading
