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Gov. Ricky Perry’s Abortion Obsession

Gov. Ricky Perry’s Abortion Obsession Texas has some of the most abysmal reproductive health indicators in the U.S. It ranks #4 in highest teenage pregnancy rates, yet Texas still chose to slash the budget for [...]

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U.S. Doctors Support Contraception

U.S. Doctors Support Contraception Two organizations that represent tens of thousands of doctors in separate medical fields have publicly expressed their support for expanded access to contraception. The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists said [...]

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Contraception Confusion

Contraception Confusion Yet another clear argument for comprehensive science-based sex education for young people in this country. A new survey finds that young adult women in the U.S. are confused about birth control—specifically, when it [...]

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A World of Tragedy: The real-world consequences of a “human life” amendment

A World of Tragedy: The real-world consequences of a “human life” amendment The opponents of reproductive rights are once again calling for a "human life" amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Of course, the Constitution already [...]

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Contraception Benefit Rolls Out on August 1, 2012

Contraception Benefit Rolls Out on August 1, 2012 Beginning on August 1, 2012, millions of women across the United States can begin to access a wide range of affordable preventive and reproductive health services for [...]

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How To Find Out If and When Your Health Plan Will Begin Covering Women’s Preventive Services with No Co-Pay

How To Find Out If and When Your Health Plan Will Begin Covering Contraception Our partners at the National Women's Law Center have graciously let us share this Fact Sheet with you. Please visit their [...]

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States’ Rights and Anti-Choice Hypocrisy

States’ Rights and Anti-Choice Hypocrisy Anti-choice legislators have proven time and again their disregard for principle or consistency in their approach to important issues. Jezebel documents Iowa Rep. Steve King's manic approach to states' rights, [...]

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2012 At the Midpoint: The Assault Continues

2012 At the Midpoint: The Assault Continues There's no question that 2011 was a truly seismic year for reproductive rights in the U.S. More than 60 laws damaging women's access to reproductive health care passed [...]

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Reproductive rights are human rights.

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Center for Reproductive Rights Resources and Materials on Refusal Laws

Center for Reproductive Rights Resources and Materials on Refusal Laws The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and other reproductive right opponents regularly proclaim that respect for religious liberty requires "conscience provisions," also known as refusal [...]

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Greater Baltimore Center for Pregnancy Concerns, Inc. v. Mayor and City Council of Baltimore: Fourth Circuit Panel Decision

Greater Baltimore Center for Pregnancy Concerns, Inc. v. Mayor and City Council of Baltimore: Fourth Circuit Panel Decision

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STILL Talking about Birth Control?

STILL Talking about Birth Control? Millions of women receive their health insurance through Catholic-affiliated businesses. And yet, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops wants to deny these women the right to copay-free contraception—even though the [...]

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Sandra Fluke: Life After the Infamous Limbaugh Attack

Sandra Fluke: Life After the Infamous Limbaugh Attack It's been four months since the national debate over women's access to copay-free birth control and religious freedom exploded. In February, the Obama administration confirmed its new [...]

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CRR Celebrates 20 Years

CRR Celebrates 20 Years Twenty years ago on June 15, 1992, the Center for Reproductive Rights opened its doors.  A small team of lawyers had a vision to start an organization that coalesced around the [...]

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Reproductive rights are human rights.

Help us ensure that every government around the world guarantees them.