By Ann • 16 years ago

Good and bad news out of Arizona


No misinformation in sex-ed classes in my state!
Adding to her excellent record on reproductive health issues, Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano recently turned down $1 million in federal funds for abstinence-only education.

“While we all support abstinence-only and don’t believe, in particular, that teenagers should be engaged in sexual relationships of that sort, the fact of the matter is that some do,” Napolitano said. “They need to have complete information for their own health.”

Arizona is the 16th state to reject federal abstinence-only dollars.
In not-so-great Arizona news, an appeals court just ruled in favor of “Choose Life” license plates. Grrr. As we’ve mentioned before, most states don’t also provide a “Choose Choice” (har har) license plate ...


No misinformation in sex-ed classes in my state!
Adding to her excellent record on reproductive health issues, Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano recently turned down $1 million in federal funds for abstinence-only education.

“While we all ...
By Ann • 16 years ago

How much has medical abortion changed things?

Via Jill, I see an article — and a post by Sara Robinson at the Group News Blog — about how medical abortion (mifepristone, otherwise known as RU-486) is “shifting the front lines” of the abortion debate. I have to say I think this is a bit of an exaggeration. Yes, it gives women another abortion option. Yes, may be a reason for the slower rate at which we’re losing abortion providers. That is all great. But I’d argue that its impact on the abortion politics has been a bit more limited than Sara suggests.
Let me also say that, while again, I fully support every individual’s right to choose what method is best for her (and ...

Via Jill, I see an article — and a post by Sara Robinson at the Group News Blog — about how medical abortion (mifepristone, otherwise known as RU-486) is “shifting the front lines” of ...
By Jessica • 16 years ago

Is feminism passé?


The Globe and Mail certainly thinks it is (headline above). They even say “it’s official.”
And what is this “official” evidence that feminism isn’t in vogue? Well, the reporter’s daughter and niece don’t know who Gloria Steinem is and don’t read Ms. magazine. Pack up your things, ladies; that’s proof enough for me!
You know, I’ve really had enough of the sentiment that young women don’t care about feminism because they don’t necessarily relate to the second wave. Young women don’t need to be NOW members to be activists, and they don’t need to read Ms. or vote for Hillary Clinton to prove their feminist bona fides.
It’s folks like reporter Karen Vohn Hahn ...


The Globe and Mail certainly thinks it is (headline above). They even say “it’s official.”
And what is this “official” evidence that feminism isn’t in vogue? Well, the reporter’s daughter and niece don’t ...
By Ann • 16 years ago

“Ultimate betrayal”?

Wow. This is completely unhinged, and frankly, mind-boggling. (Apparently the press release’s authenticity has been confirmed by NOW-NY president Marcia Pappas.)
All I can say is, NOW-NY does not speak for me. And it does not speak for all feminists.
UPDATE: The statement is now up on the NOW-NY website. For some feminist blogger reaction, see Jill and Liza.
Clarification: The press release was from NOW-New York State. NOW national and NOW-NYC do not necessarily share the views expressed by Pappas.

Wow. This is completely unhinged, and frankly, mind-boggling. (Apparently the press release’s authenticity has been confirmed by NOW-NY president Marcia Pappas.)
All I can say is, NOW-NY does not speak for me. And it does ...

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