Tag: reproductive rights
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Melinda Carter’s Mission: Ensuring Birth Control Access for 100 Million Women by 2020
Get Pregnant Fast In light of recent challenges to women’s reproductive rights, Melinda Carter is reigniting her commitment to expanding access to birth control for millions of women globally. Her dedication stems from a pledge made in 2012, which has become increasingly relevant in today’s political climate. Drawing from her personal experiences, Carter emphasizes the…
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Why Supporting the ‘Personhood’ Bill Disrespects Couples Who Conceived via IVF
Get Pregnant Fast I don’t have a dramatic story of infertility, but my journey is one that resonates deeply with many. You might not have known that my husband and I faced challenges in expanding our family. You might have even been curious, especially since we are now blessed with twins. Were you surprised? Did…
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The U.S. Ranks 45th in Women’s Equality: The Fight for True Equality Continues
Get Pregnant Fast In the wake of the recent Women’s March, a post has been circulating on social media claiming, “I am not a ‘disgrace to women’ because I don’t support the women’s march. I do not feel I am a ‘second-class citizen’ because I am a woman…” Here’s my take on that perspective: It’s…
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Female Lawmaker Challenges Men on Viagra: A Note from Your Wife, Please
Get Pregnant Fast In a bold move that has garnered attention, a Kentucky legislator is taking a stand against the ongoing efforts by some of her colleagues to regulate women’s health choices. Democratic Representative Sarah Jennings of Louisville has introduced a bill that humorously mandates men to obtain written permission from their wives before they…
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I’m Truly Pro-Life, Which Is Why I Am Politically Pro-Choice
Get Pregnant Fast One of the most insightful decisions made by our Founding Fathers was establishing a clear divide between church and state. As someone with religious convictions, I value that no single belief can dictate our nation’s laws and policies—including those concerning abortion. I hold the view that life begins at conception and see…
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Trump Signs Anti-Abortion Executive Order Amid Male-Dominated Backdrop
Get Pregnant Fast In a move that has sparked significant controversy, Donald Trump recently reinstated a law that threatens safe healthcare options for women globally. This decision came just a day after the 44th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, as he signed an executive order banning federal funding for international health organizations that provide or…
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Texas Lawmaker Plays Satirical Game with $100 Fine for Male Masturbation
Get Pregnant Fast In a bold move meant to highlight the absurdity of existing laws surrounding women’s reproductive rights, a Texas legislator has proposed a satirical bill that addresses male masturbation. Representative Lisa Thompson introduced the “Men’s Right to Know Act,” a response to Texas laws mandating that women seeking abortions undergo ultrasounds and listen…
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What I Learned When I Opened Up About My Abortion
Get Pregnant Fast At the age of 20, I found myself facing an unexpected pregnancy. For the first eleven weeks, I buried my head in the sand. I crafted excuses for my missed periods, hurried past pregnancy tests at the local pharmacy, and ignored the physical changes happening in my body. I thought that if…
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If Orange Is the New Black, Women Are in Trouble
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s political climate, the concerns surrounding women’s rights and equality are more crucial than ever. You don’t need to identify as a radical feminist or belong to any particular political party to feel alarmed about what a prolonged conservative leadership could mean for women everywhere. All it takes is being a…