Saint Paul, MN – Linnea House, executive director of NARAL Pro-Choice Minnesota, announced that her organization proudly endorsed Mark Dayton for Minnesota Governor. NARAL Pro-Choice Minnesota represents over 39,000 member activists in Minnesota.
“We are proud to support a candidate that will be a strong advocate for Minnesota women. I know that he will work tirelessly to protect a woman’s right to choose,” House said.
Mark Dayton states "I am very honored to have the endorsement of NARAL Pro-Choice Minnesota. I have strongly supported a woman's right to choose throughout my entire career, and am committed to protecting women's rights if I am elected Governor."
House said NARAL Pro-Choice Minnesota will work hard to ensure that Dayton is elected to the Governor’s office and is confident he will represent our Minnesota values, including protecting reproductive health and freedom.
House added, “NARAL Pro-Choice Minnesota is committed to doing all that we can to ensure that women in Minnesota are able to make personal, private decisions about pregnancy and parenting -- and that includes protecting safe, legal abortion and improving access to birth control. One of the best things voters can do this year is to support candidates who do the same, which is why we are encouraging voters to support Mark Dayton.”
“Opponents of a woman’s right to choose have proven time and again that they are willing to sacrifice the health and well-being of women and families to promote their extreme agenda,” House concluded. “That’s why it is so important for voters to know that Mark Dayton is the only pro-choice ticket in this race.”
Contact: Linnea House, 651-602-7655
NARAL Pro-Choice Minnesota is the driving force behind the election of many pro-choice state-level candidates. The organization provides direct assistance to candidates, mobilizes its pro-choice grassroots base in targeted districts, trains candidates and volunteers, and produces and distributes the only statewide pro-choice Voters’ Guide. For more information, visit www.ProChoiceMinnesota.org
Monday, August 30, 2010
Choice News Aug. 30th
Abortion Access
Anti-choice Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli has issued an opinion in which he argues for stricter regulations for the state's abortion clinics. Tarina Keene, executive director of NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia, said, "These so-called regulations are only an attempt to shut down abortion clinics in the Commonwealth of Virginia."
Tarina Keene discusses the regulations on the Rachel Maddow Show.
Salon's Tracy Clark-Flory comments on Cuccinelli's opinion, writing that "the great irony here is that by making it more difficult to access early abortions, the state would actually be putting women in greater danger."
The Washington Post editorial board argues that additional regulations on abortion clinics are not needed in terms of improving women's health, as Attorney General Cuccinelli claims, and that his opinion is a clear attempt to circumvent women's rights with a "regulatory sleight of hand."
RH Reality Check's Robin Marty writes that women who lack health insurance coverage are increasingly turning to dangerous do-it-yourself abortions.
Yesterday Alaska voters approved an anti-choice ballot measure that requires parental notification for minors seeking abortion care.
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder is seeking an injunction to prevent an aggressive anti-choice protester from entering the driveway leading to the Presidential Women's Center in West Palm Beach, Florida. This is the first time that anyone in Florida has been charged under the 1994 Federal Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act.
Other News of Note
The Obama administration is appealing a federal district court ruling challenging the legality of the administration's guidelines on embryonic stem cell research.
Anti-choice Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli has issued an opinion in which he argues for stricter regulations for the state's abortion clinics. Tarina Keene, executive director of NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia, said, "These so-called regulations are only an attempt to shut down abortion clinics in the Commonwealth of Virginia."
Tarina Keene discusses the regulations on the Rachel Maddow Show.
Salon's Tracy Clark-Flory comments on Cuccinelli's opinion, writing that "the great irony here is that by making it more difficult to access early abortions, the state would actually be putting women in greater danger."
The Washington Post editorial board argues that additional regulations on abortion clinics are not needed in terms of improving women's health, as Attorney General Cuccinelli claims, and that his opinion is a clear attempt to circumvent women's rights with a "regulatory sleight of hand."
RH Reality Check's Robin Marty writes that women who lack health insurance coverage are increasingly turning to dangerous do-it-yourself abortions.
Yesterday Alaska voters approved an anti-choice ballot measure that requires parental notification for minors seeking abortion care.
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder is seeking an injunction to prevent an aggressive anti-choice protester from entering the driveway leading to the Presidential Women's Center in West Palm Beach, Florida. This is the first time that anyone in Florida has been charged under the 1994 Federal Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act.
Other News of Note
The Obama administration is appealing a federal district court ruling challenging the legality of the administration's guidelines on embryonic stem cell research.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Choice News August 17th 2010
Contraception Access
The FDA has approved a new emergency contraceptive, marketed under the brand name ella, that is effective for up to 5 days after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure. Ella will be available by prescription only. This decision marks an ideological shift at the FDA under the Obama administration; the FDA under Bush repeatedly delayed approval to make Plan B emergency contraception available without a prescription.
Abortion Access
In response to complaints from the anti-choice group Students for Life of America, the University of North Carolina will allow students to opt-out of abortion coverage in school-sponsored health insurance plans.
Maternal Health
The Washington Post reports that fertility treatments, particularly for older women, are common in India, where giving birth to many children defines a woman's worth and is considered the best path to financial security. There are no government regulations for in vitro fertilization clinics in India.
Other News of Note
A study by University of California at Davis sociologist Bill McCarthy and University of Minnesota sociologist Eric Grodsky finds that teens who are sexually active and in committed relationships do just as well in school as abstinent teens. Salon's Mary Elizabeth Williams comments that the study's findings suggest that "plenty of people manage to embark on their sexual lives during their teens without any life-ruining consequences."
The FDA has approved a new emergency contraceptive, marketed under the brand name ella, that is effective for up to 5 days after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure. Ella will be available by prescription only. This decision marks an ideological shift at the FDA under the Obama administration; the FDA under Bush repeatedly delayed approval to make Plan B emergency contraception available without a prescription.
Abortion Access
In response to complaints from the anti-choice group Students for Life of America, the University of North Carolina will allow students to opt-out of abortion coverage in school-sponsored health insurance plans.
Maternal Health
The Washington Post reports that fertility treatments, particularly for older women, are common in India, where giving birth to many children defines a woman's worth and is considered the best path to financial security. There are no government regulations for in vitro fertilization clinics in India.
Other News of Note
A study by University of California at Davis sociologist Bill McCarthy and University of Minnesota sociologist Eric Grodsky finds that teens who are sexually active and in committed relationships do just as well in school as abstinent teens. Salon's Mary Elizabeth Williams comments that the study's findings suggest that "plenty of people manage to embark on their sexual lives during their teens without any life-ruining consequences."
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Choice News August 10th 2010
2010 Elections
MSNBC's Rachel Maddow takes a look at the increasingly radical anti-choice positions of Republican Senate candidates.
The New York Times reports that the young voters who turned out for then-presidential candidate Barack Obama in 2008 are more likely to skip the midterm elections than older voters.
Supreme Court Watch
Elena Kagan was sworn in as the 112th Justice, and fourth woman, to serve on the Supreme Court on Saturday.
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg laments the partisanship of recent Supreme Court confirmations, and hopes that the Senate can return to a more collegial confirmation process.
Limited Service Pregnancy Centers
NARAL Pro-Choice California's Alexa Cole writes on RH Reality Check about her organization's work to uncover the deceitful practices of limited service pregnancy centers (so-called "crisis pregnancy centers" or fake clinics) in California.
An investigation by the Toronto Star reveals deceptive "counseling" practices at Canadian limited service pregnancy centers.
Abortion Access
A Louisiana clinic has filed a lawsuit challenging two new state laws restricting abortion, one that requires ultrasound exams for women seeking abortion care and one that blocks medical malpractice insurance for doctors who perform abortions.
Other News of Note
The Wall Street Journal reports that U.S. girls are reaching puberty at younger and younger ages, prompting concerns about the mental and physical consequences for girls.
The Massachusetts Supreme Court ruled that women who work at smaller companies are guaranteed only eight weeks of unpaid maternity leave under state law. Federal law, which guarantees 12 weeks of unpaid maternity leave, applies only for employees of larger companies.
MSNBC's Rachel Maddow takes a look at the increasingly radical anti-choice positions of Republican Senate candidates.
The New York Times reports that the young voters who turned out for then-presidential candidate Barack Obama in 2008 are more likely to skip the midterm elections than older voters.
Supreme Court Watch
Elena Kagan was sworn in as the 112th Justice, and fourth woman, to serve on the Supreme Court on Saturday.
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg laments the partisanship of recent Supreme Court confirmations, and hopes that the Senate can return to a more collegial confirmation process.
Limited Service Pregnancy Centers
NARAL Pro-Choice California's Alexa Cole writes on RH Reality Check about her organization's work to uncover the deceitful practices of limited service pregnancy centers (so-called "crisis pregnancy centers" or fake clinics) in California.
An investigation by the Toronto Star reveals deceptive "counseling" practices at Canadian limited service pregnancy centers.
Abortion Access
A Louisiana clinic has filed a lawsuit challenging two new state laws restricting abortion, one that requires ultrasound exams for women seeking abortion care and one that blocks medical malpractice insurance for doctors who perform abortions.
Other News of Note
The Wall Street Journal reports that U.S. girls are reaching puberty at younger and younger ages, prompting concerns about the mental and physical consequences for girls.
The Massachusetts Supreme Court ruled that women who work at smaller companies are guaranteed only eight weeks of unpaid maternity leave under state law. Federal law, which guarantees 12 weeks of unpaid maternity leave, applies only for employees of larger companies.
Monday, August 9, 2010
Choice News Aug 9th 2010
Supreme Court Watch
Yesterday the Senate voted 63-37 to confirm Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court. Kagan will be the fourth woman ever to serve on the Supreme Court, and the court will for the first time have three women on the bench at once when the fall terms begins on October 4.
Politico reports that Kagan won the lowest number of "yes" confirmation votes of any Supreme Court nominee selected by a Democratic president, and predicts that confirmation fights will only become more polarized.
Stateside
The Seattle Times reports that Gov. Gregoire may take herself out of the running to replace Elena Kagan as Solicitor General.
Limited Service Pregnancy Centers
Time Magazine features an article on the deceptive practices of limited service pregnancy centers (also known as "crisis pregnancy centers" or fake clinics) and reports on NARAL Pro-Choice America and NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia's efforts to keep them honest.
Abortion Access
Sens. Tom Coburn (Okla.) and Orrin Hatch (Utah) have introduced legislation to ban federal subsidies for any insurance plan that covers abortion.
Other News of Note
A study in China found the copper IUD - marketed as ParaGard in the U.S. - to be an effective emergency contraceptive.
Yesterday the Senate voted 63-37 to confirm Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court. Kagan will be the fourth woman ever to serve on the Supreme Court, and the court will for the first time have three women on the bench at once when the fall terms begins on October 4.
Politico reports that Kagan won the lowest number of "yes" confirmation votes of any Supreme Court nominee selected by a Democratic president, and predicts that confirmation fights will only become more polarized.
Stateside
The Seattle Times reports that Gov. Gregoire may take herself out of the running to replace Elena Kagan as Solicitor General.
Limited Service Pregnancy Centers
Time Magazine features an article on the deceptive practices of limited service pregnancy centers (also known as "crisis pregnancy centers" or fake clinics) and reports on NARAL Pro-Choice America and NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia's efforts to keep them honest.
Abortion Access
Sens. Tom Coburn (Okla.) and Orrin Hatch (Utah) have introduced legislation to ban federal subsidies for any insurance plan that covers abortion.
Other News of Note
A study in China found the copper IUD - marketed as ParaGard in the U.S. - to be an effective emergency contraceptive.
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Choice News Aug. 5th 2010
Supreme Court Watch
The Senate is set to vote today to confirm Elena Kagan as the fourth woman ever to serve on the Supreme Court.
US News and World Report's Mary Kate Cary writes that Kagan's confirmation will create a "critical mass" of women on the bench which could change the court's approach to its work.
Yesterday a federal judge in San Francisco struck down the discriminatory Proposition 8, a gay marriage ban that was approved by California voters in 2008, as unconstitutional. An analysis in the New York Times anticipates that this case will eventually reach the U.S. Supreme Court, and suggests that the wording of the decision may box in appeals and Supreme Court justices.
As anticipated, supporters of the ban filed an appeal today with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Limited Service Pregnancy Centers
Baltimore City lawyers defended the city's law mandating that limited service pregnancy centers (also known as "crisis pregnancy centers" or fake clinics) disclose that they do not provide care or referrals for abortion or contraception in federal court yesterday. The Archdiocese of Baltimore filed a lawsuit against the law, claiming a violation of First Amendment rights. The city's chief solicitor, however, argued that the law only requires disclosure and does not require the centers to do anything contrary to the beliefs of the people who run them.
Abortion Access
Marcy Bloom, of El Grupo de Informacion en Reproduccion Elegida/The Information Group on Reproductive Choice, has a post on RH reality Check about the "tremendous discrimination, hardships, hypocrisy, lies, violence, and abuse" suffered by women and girls in the Philippines resulting from the country's ban on abortion.
The Senate is set to vote today to confirm Elena Kagan as the fourth woman ever to serve on the Supreme Court.
US News and World Report's Mary Kate Cary writes that Kagan's confirmation will create a "critical mass" of women on the bench which could change the court's approach to its work.
Yesterday a federal judge in San Francisco struck down the discriminatory Proposition 8, a gay marriage ban that was approved by California voters in 2008, as unconstitutional. An analysis in the New York Times anticipates that this case will eventually reach the U.S. Supreme Court, and suggests that the wording of the decision may box in appeals and Supreme Court justices.
As anticipated, supporters of the ban filed an appeal today with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Limited Service Pregnancy Centers
Baltimore City lawyers defended the city's law mandating that limited service pregnancy centers (also known as "crisis pregnancy centers" or fake clinics) disclose that they do not provide care or referrals for abortion or contraception in federal court yesterday. The Archdiocese of Baltimore filed a lawsuit against the law, claiming a violation of First Amendment rights. The city's chief solicitor, however, argued that the law only requires disclosure and does not require the centers to do anything contrary to the beliefs of the people who run them.
Abortion Access
Marcy Bloom, of El Grupo de Informacion en Reproduccion Elegida/The Information Group on Reproductive Choice, has a post on RH reality Check about the "tremendous discrimination, hardships, hypocrisy, lies, violence, and abuse" suffered by women and girls in the Philippines resulting from the country's ban on abortion.
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Choice News Aug 4th 2010
Sex Education
For the first time, the federal government has released funding announcements for sex education programs that urge states to use their sex ed dollars for programs that are inclusive of LGBT and questioning youth.
Access to Abortion
New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof argues that misoprostol, which is one of the medications used for a medical abortion as well as an ulcer treatment, could provide women in underdeveloped nations an easier and safer way to access abortion care, potentially saving tens of thousands of women's lives each year.
Salon's Tracy Clark-Flory comments on Kristof's column, arguing that because misoprostol is commonly used for purposes other than abortion, it is a "Trojan Horse" in the effort to promote reproductive rights worldwide.
A study by the Center for Reproductive Health denounces the abortion ban in the Philippines, noting that the ban does not stop abortions it only makes them extremely unsafe.
Maternal Health
Time Magazine looks at the increase in c-section deliveries in the U.S. Obstetrics experts believe the procedure is being performed too often, and are looking for ways to reduce the number of c-sections.
Contraception Access
Kirsten Moore, of the Reproductive Health Technologies Project, and Aimée Thorne-Thompson, of the Pro-Choice Public Education Project, have a post on RH Reality Check advocating for over the counter sales of the birth control pill.
CNN reports that predictions vary as to whether a new campaign to encourage women to use to the female condom will be successful.
Other News of Note
The Wall Street Journal reports that states are grappling with the issue of providing social security benefits to children conceived after the death of a parent from embryos or sperm stored previously.
New York Times columnist David Leonhardt notes that in spite of gains in gender equality in the workplace, the labor market remains unequal for mothers.
Britain's Advertising Standards Authority has officially rejected more than 1,000 complaints about a commercial by reproductive healthcare provider Marie Stopes, and will allow the ad to run nationwide.
For the first time, the federal government has released funding announcements for sex education programs that urge states to use their sex ed dollars for programs that are inclusive of LGBT and questioning youth.
Access to Abortion
New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof argues that misoprostol, which is one of the medications used for a medical abortion as well as an ulcer treatment, could provide women in underdeveloped nations an easier and safer way to access abortion care, potentially saving tens of thousands of women's lives each year.
Salon's Tracy Clark-Flory comments on Kristof's column, arguing that because misoprostol is commonly used for purposes other than abortion, it is a "Trojan Horse" in the effort to promote reproductive rights worldwide.
A study by the Center for Reproductive Health denounces the abortion ban in the Philippines, noting that the ban does not stop abortions it only makes them extremely unsafe.
Maternal Health
Time Magazine looks at the increase in c-section deliveries in the U.S. Obstetrics experts believe the procedure is being performed too often, and are looking for ways to reduce the number of c-sections.
Contraception Access
Kirsten Moore, of the Reproductive Health Technologies Project, and Aimée Thorne-Thompson, of the Pro-Choice Public Education Project, have a post on RH Reality Check advocating for over the counter sales of the birth control pill.
CNN reports that predictions vary as to whether a new campaign to encourage women to use to the female condom will be successful.
Other News of Note
The Wall Street Journal reports that states are grappling with the issue of providing social security benefits to children conceived after the death of a parent from embryos or sperm stored previously.
New York Times columnist David Leonhardt notes that in spite of gains in gender equality in the workplace, the labor market remains unequal for mothers.
Britain's Advertising Standards Authority has officially rejected more than 1,000 complaints about a commercial by reproductive healthcare provider Marie Stopes, and will allow the ad to run nationwide.
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