Category Archives: Abortion

Responding to Christian Protestors at a Planned Parenthood

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Hemant Mehta

You might think Mike Lee, the Religious Antagonist, comes off as a jerk since he’s disrupting a group of praying Christians… but then you see who he’s talking to and that feeling completely evaporates. There’s something beautiful about the way … Continue reading →

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An Oklahoma Lawmaker Makes News – In a Good Way

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Bentley Owen

My home state, Oklahoma, has a reputation for producing inept legislators. Last month, Sen. Ralph Shortey tried to ban aborted fetuses from our food (you know, just in case). Rep. Sally Kern declared in 2008 that “no society that has totally … Continue reading →

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Women for Rick Santorum

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Hemant Mehta

Remember how Rick Santorum said that a pregnancy resulting from rape is a “gift from god”? This new video is a perfect response I loved the line, “Don’t look a rape-horse in the mouth.” (via Christian Nightmares)

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For Rick Santorum, a Pregnancy That Is the Result of Rape Is a ‘Broken Gift’

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Bentley Owen

Rick Santorum attempted to justify one of his most bizarre stances in an interview with Piers Morgan on Friday, and the results were predictably scary: Morgan: Do you really believe, in every case, [abortion] should be totally wrong, [including] cases … Continue reading →

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Federal Judge Issues Injunction to Stop North Carolina From Using ‘Pro-Life’ License Plates

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Carrie

North Carolina has decided to compete with Georgia in the license plate arena. The North Carolina legislature approved a license plate which would read “Choose Life.”* Yesterday, a federal judge put a stop to this nonsense with a preliminary injunction. … Continue reading →

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Personhood Ballot Measure Rejected in Mississippi

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

Hallelujah… Via Joe. My. God. who adds: This is a HUGE loss for the Family Research Council, which lobbied fiercely to essentially outlaw abortion in Mississippi. The bill, as written, would have also outlawed some methods of birth control.

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If Every Aborted Child is in Heaven…

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

This clip has been around for months but this is the first time I’ve seen it. Kate Smurthwaite, a member of the National Secular Society, appeared on the British show “The Big Questions” and gave arguably the best possible response … Continue reading →

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Heading Into the Man Cave

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

I watched this infuriating-yet-hilariously-entertaining segment about women’s reproductive rights and Mitt Romney on Rachel Maddow last night and it had me all sorts of smiling beginning at the 3:55 mark… Send it to your favorite Republican relatives. And, you know, … Continue reading →

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Why is a Canadian Mayor Making a ‘Pro-Life Week’ Proclamation?

Posted on September 18, 2011 by Hemant Mehta

In Kelowna, British Columbia, Mayor Sharon Shepherd has bowed down to a Christian group and issued a proclamation that says September 24th to October 2nd will be “Protect Human Life Week.” “It is the intention of this proclamation to promote … Continue reading →

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Kansas Could Become the First State Without an Abortion Clinic

Posted on June 25, 2011 by Guest Contributor

When a state government is run mostly by theists who know how to set aside their silly religious beliefs for the good of society, you get progress… as we saw in New York last night. When a state government is … Continue reading →

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