Why I Didn’t Hate Martha Raddatz’s Abortion Question Why I Didn’t Hate Martha Raddatz’s Abortion Question
The vice-presidential debate gave us a prominent Catholic politician going on record that faith and respect for women’s own decision-making don’t have to be opposed.
Oct 12, 2012 / Blog / Emily Douglas
DHS Throws a Lifeline to LGBT Immigrant Families DHS Throws a Lifeline to LGBT Immigrant Families
New federal guidelines will allow ICE officers to take into account a same-sex relationship with an American partner when determining whether to pursue a removal proceeding.
Sep 28, 2012 / Blog / Emily Douglas
Does It Matter Why Women Have Abortions? Does It Matter Why Women Have Abortions?
Yes, it does. Let’s talk about the context in which women seek abortion care—not to sort the deserving from the unworthy but to create better public policy for all.
Aug 21, 2012 / Blog / Emily Douglas
Catholic Health Association Pulls Support From Contraception Mandate Catholic Health Association Pulls Support From Contraception Mandate
Catholic hospitals net billions in federal funding—yet demand special public policy just for them.
Jun 20, 2012 / Blog / Emily Douglas
The ‘Julia’ Backlash: Because Americans Like to Pretend They Don’t Need Government The ‘Julia’ Backlash: Because Americans Like to Pretend They Don’t Need Government
Backing policies that enable to women to access health insurance, earn fair wages, pay for college, start a small business: that’s showing respect.
May 22, 2012 / Blog / Emily Douglas
As Nancy Keenan Steps Down, a Chance for NARAL to Be About More Than ‘the Votes’ As Nancy Keenan Steps Down, a Chance for NARAL to Be About More Than ‘the Votes’
Whoever takes the helm at NARAL have to face intractable political realities. But will she also seek to develop for the movement a vision of what should be, not just what is?
May 11, 2012 / Blog / Emily Douglas
In Nebraska, an Unlikely Alliance Fights for Prenatal Care for Undocumented Women In Nebraska, an Unlikely Alliance Fights for Prenatal Care for Undocumented Women
Both Planned Parenthood and Nebraska Right to Life support a measure to restore healthcare coverage to “unborn children.”
Apr 18, 2012 / Blog / Emily Douglas
VIDEO: What Does Elizabeth Warren’s Massachusetts Look Like? VIDEO: What Does Elizabeth Warren’s Massachusetts Look Like?
Will Elizabeth Warren's ability to connect with ordinary people be enough to win her a Massachusetts seat in the Senate?
Apr 5, 2012 / Francis Reynolds and Emily Douglas
VIDEO: What Does Elizabeth Warren’s Massachusetts Look Like? VIDEO: What Does Elizabeth Warren’s Massachusetts Look Like?
Will Elizabeth Warren's ability to connect with ordinary people be enough to win her a Massachusetts seat in the Senate?
Apr 5, 2012 / Video / Francis Reynolds and Emily Douglas
Can Elizabeth Warren Win In Massachusetts? Can Elizabeth Warren Win In Massachusetts?
Elizabeth Warren is playing smart politics in her run for a senate seat for Massachusetts. But will her progressive platform sway the state's crucial swing voters?
Mar 29, 2012 / Video / Francis Reynolds and Emily Douglas