AlterNet Blogs: Reproductive Justice and Gender

Uganda's "Kill the Gays" Movement Organizing in Newark, NJ

Bruce Wilson — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 08:56:01 PST

Tied to Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Bill, "Transformation" movement fields Newark volunteer army

Why Scott Roeder's Defense in Tiller Murder Case Won't Hold Water

Lindsay Beyerstein — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 06:24:01 PST

Roeder has to prove 4 sketchy arguments.

NY Bar Association Assembles Male Lawyers to Tell Lady Lawyers How They Can Do Better

Jill Filipovic — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 15:00:01 PST

An annual meeting of the Bar Association was set to include two panels devoted to female attorneys: "What's Our Problem?" and "Tips From the Other Side."

Sexist Backlash Against Gender-Responsive Aid in Haiti Shows Some Men Really Don't Get It

Lucinda Marshall — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 07:34:01 PST

News flash: In addition to food, water, shelter, and medical care, there are needs that are specific to women, particularly pregnant women and new mothers.

Judge in Trial of Man Accused of Killing Dr. Tiller Courted Anti-Choice Group

Angry Mouse — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 16:15:01 PST

This still raises questions about whether this trial won't really be about abortion, despite the judge's promises.

Documentary Exposes Western Antigay Theocratic Effort 'Transforming' Uganda

Bruce Wilson — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:00:01 PST

The "Transformation" movement coming to a US city near you... or it's already there.

George Tiller's Murderer May be Charged Only With "Voluntary Manslaughter:" What This Means for Reproductive Rights

Jill Filipovic — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 06:45:01 PST

A judge announced that Scott Roeder will have the opportunity to avoid a murder charge.

Ed Meese's Idea of "Justice" Is as Un-American as Prop H8

Joshua Holland — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 18:29:01 PST

Ed Meese ... ugh.

Modern Mystery! Women More Likely to Sit In Passenger Seat Than Men

Jill Filipovic — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 09:38:01 PST

What in the <i>world</i> could be responsible for the fact that when men and women ride in cars together, men are more likely to drive?

Extremist Randall Terry Barred From JPIICC March for Life Activities; His Lieutenant Remains on Program

Adele Stan — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 07:26:01 PST

After AlterNet reported Randall Terry's plan to train activists at a center run by bishops, he was barred from participating. But Missy Smith is a go.

The Trials of Growing Up as a Young Woman in America

AlterNet Staff — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 22:31:01 PST

A new documentary follows four girls as they grapple with body image issues, unhealthy and confusing media images and the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse.

Updated: Catholic Officials Offer Platform to Antiabortion Extremist Randall Terry; Archbishop's Office Refuses Comment

Adele Stan — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 20:15:01 PST

Randall Terry, founder of Operation Rescue, announced a training session for anti-choice activists at a facility run by bishops, including the archbishop of Washington, D.C.

Obama Administration Appoints Openly Transgender Woman to Dept. of Commerce

Cara — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 16:00:01 PST

Amanda Simpson may be the first openly transgender person to receive a presidential appointment.

A Pro-Choice To-Do List For the New Decade

Amanda Marcotte — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 05:50:01 PST

In the next decade, pro-choicers need to go on the offense, and stop just playing defense.

Evangelical Bigots Visited Uganda Last Month to Warn of "Gay Agenda"

Melissa McEwan — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 07:54:01 PST

Three American evangelicals affiliated with gay conversion groups spoke in Uganda last month on "the gay agenda" and its threat to the traditional African family.