Topic: Reproductive Rights

What Are Some New Terms We Can Use Instead Of ‘Pro Choice’?

What Are Some New Terms We Can Use Instead Of 'Pro Choice'?

After years of tireless service to the women’s rights movement, it would seem that the term “pro choice” has outlasted its effectiveness. At least, according to its former BFF, Planned Parenthood, which is now seeking to distance itself from the term. “It’s a complicated topic and one in which labels don’t reflect the complexity,” said PP president Cecile Richards at a recent press conference. More »

Relentless Pro-Life Whack-Job Thinks He’s A Bear, Tries To Disrupt Inauguration With His Rantings From A Tree

Relentless Pro-Life Whack-Job Thinks He's A Bear, Tries To Disrupt Inauguration With His Rantings From A Tree

The pro-life, er, anti-choice protester decided today was the day he was going to try out his mad bear-like climbing skills with a sign that read “Pray to end abortion.” If you look at the photo, you can’t help but wonder exactly how much longer that poor tree is going to put up with that nonsense, because, as we all know, trees are Democrats. More »

Big Girl Badge: Telling Her To Leave

Big Girl Badge: Telling Her To Leave

I think knowing how to say “no” is an imperative part of being a grown woman. Just as important is knowing when you’re exhausted and, more or less, telling someone “Bitch, you gotta go”. Which is what I did. And goddamn, if it wasn’t the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do. More »