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‘Keep Her Body from Pain and Her Mind from Worry’

Stephanie Gorton / History News Network Nov 22, 2024 A history of the birth-control movement in literature. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

Would Overturning Abortion Rights Turn Back Clock to 1973?

DAVID CRARY and CARLA K. JOHNSON / The Associated Press May 26, 2019 A reversal of Roe would mean abortion policy would revert to the states, and many would be eager to impose bans. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Young People Give Pope Francis a Piece of Their Mind

NICOLE WINFIELD / The Associated Press Mar 24, 2018 Young Catholics tell the Vatican they want a more transparent and authentic church, without "excessive moralism" and with a greater leadership role for women. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Hobby Lobby Fined $3 Million for Smuggling Iraqi Religious Artifacts

Staff / Truthdig Jul 6, 2017 The home crafts chain imported more than 5,500 Iraqi artifacts that were intentionally mislabeled, federal prosecutors say. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Trump Executive Order Eases Political Restrictions on Religious Institutions

Staff / Truthdig May 5, 2017 Numerous advocacy groups threatened legal action after the president signed the order early Thursday. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

What’s at Stake in the Latest Supreme Court Showdown Over Contraception and Religious Freedom

Staff / Truthdig May 17, 2016 In oral arguments Wednesday, religious groups contend that just signing a form to facilitate access to birth control violates their rights. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Empty Supreme Court Seat Could Sow a Whirlwind of Confusion

Staff / Truthdig Mar 25, 2016 Antonin Scalia's death has left an even number of justices on the bench. Now, a potential tie vote in a challenge to an Obamacare mandate highlights the trouble that could result. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Why Are Most Articles Written About Reproductive Rights Assigned to Male Journalists?

Roisin Davis / Truthdig Jan 22, 2016 "The fact that men cover reproductive issues more than women isn’t just a matter of injustice in the newsroom; it’s a matter of injustice for their readers, and for the women whose voices won’t be heard," Katherine Marrone of Bitch Media wrote. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

A New Model in the Fight for Abortion Rights

Molly Selvin / Truthdig May 1, 2015 The dramatic reversals this month of anti-gay laws in Indiana and Arkansas may offer a path for the pro-abortion-rights movement. The lesson from the LGBT community is clear: Find new allies and make noise. Lots more noise. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Measuring the Moral Posture of Rand Paul

Joe Conason / Truthdig Mar 21, 2015 Expecting morally serious debate from any would-be Republican presidential contender is like waiting for a check from a deadbeat. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Catholic Church More Open to Gays Than Contraception

Peter Z. Scheer / Truthdig Oct 14, 2014 An interesting document emerged Monday from a gathering of Catholic Bishops, signaling a possible change in manners if not policy. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

New, Condom-Free Birth Control for Men Could Soon Be a Reality

Donald Kaufman / Truthdig Sep 12, 2014 Soon, men may be able to shoulder the burden of contraception without the finality of vasectomy or the muss and fuss of condoms. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )