Learn More About Inequities in Breast Cancer: Race and Place Matter
Breast Cancer Action is offering a free, one-hour webinar examining the racial and socio-economic factors that influence the health of individuals and communities. Titled “Inequities in Breast Cancer:...
View ArticleObama Addresses Barnard Grads: “Fight for a Seat at the Head of the Table”
Below is the text of President Obama’s remarks at Barnard College’s commencement ceremony (as provided by the White House Office of Communications). Let us know what you think! THE PRESIDENT: Thank...
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Our Bodies, Our Votes: Fight Back Against Lawmakers Restricting Women’s...
As OBOS readers are all too aware, politicians have consistently prioritized their own agendas over women’s health — and never more so than in the past couple of years. With lawmakers stepping up...
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Road Trip: Delivering “Our Bodies, Ourselves” and Sex Education Books to Rep....
Why mail the book “Our Bodies, Ourselves” when you can deliver it in person? Yes, a Chicago-to-Missouri road trip to Rep. Todd Akin’s office begins this afternoon to deliver copies of the newly revised...
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What Do You Think Congress Needs to Know About Sexual and Reproductive Health?
Rep. Todd Akin, the Republican candidate in Missouri for U.S. Senate, made news again last week for his comments on the ladies — this time for asserting that his opponent, Democratic Sen. Claire...
View ArticleRyan/Biden Debate: Science, Religion and Women’s Health Questions Never Asked
Last night’s quick-fire sparring between Vice President Joe Biden and GOP candidate Rep. Paul Ryan made for an engaging debate — and a well-organized one, thanks to the moderator, ABC news reporter...
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Indiegogo Promotes Educate Congress Campaign!
En Español We are over-the-moon thrilled today to announce that Indiegogo is featuring the Educate Congress campaign on its homepage. What an honor for Our Bodies Ourselves! A huge thanks to all our...
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What Today’s Election Means for Women
Health care reform. Access to contraception. Increased protections for women against violence. Equal pay. A lot hangs on this presidential election. On the state level, personhood amendments that...
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Women’s History Makers: “Our Bodies, Ourselves”
“Makers: Women Who Make America,” the PBS/AOL documentary, debuts tonight on PBS at 8 p.m. (check local listings). If you’re on Twitter, join the discussion during the broadcast at #MAKERSchat....
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Delivery of “Our Bodies, Ourselves” to Members of Congress Launches on...
Erin Thornton, Judy Norsigian, Rep. Jim McGovern, and Christy Turlington Burns Last fall, following a sex-ed road trip with The Ladydrawers to deliver “Our Bodies, Ourselves” to former Rep. Todd Akin...
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Women’s History: The New York Times Reviews “Our Bodies, Ourselves”
Forty years ago today, The New York Times reviewed “Our Bodies, Ourselves” under the headline “Thinking About the Thinkable.” It’s fascinating to see how the book was received in the mainstream press...
View Article“Crow After Roe” Looks at Inequities in Reproductive Healthcare
Robin Marty and Jessica Mason Pieklo, co-authors of the new book “Crow After Roe: How ‘Separate But Equal’ Has Become the New Standard in Women’s Health and How We Can Change That,” joined Amy Goodman...
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