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The Virginia Board of Health Votes Against Implementing Permanent TRAP Regulations

Published: June 19, 2012

On Friday, June 15 the Virginia Board of Health (BOH) voted to amend a key provision of the proposed permanent regulations on already existing women’s health centers in Virginia. These regulations are a part of the Targeted Regulations of Abortion Providers (TRAP) laws that have been popping up in states across the country that would […]

Victory! North Dakotans say NO to Measure 3!

Published: June 13, 2012

North Dakotans voted overwhelmingly – 64% to 36% – against Measure 3 the so-called “religious liberties” state Constitutional amendment that could have been a huge blow to women’s rights. The measure would have amended the North Dakotan Constitution to allow a person or institution to carry out any action or practice solely based on his/her […]

Who Do You Know in North Dakota? If You Know Someone, Tell Them to Vote No on Measure 3 Next Tuesday!

Published: June 6, 2012

In less than a week, North Dakotans will vote on the Measure 3 ballot initiative which would amend the North Dakota state constitution to permit a person or religious institution to practice or carry out any action based on their religious beliefs. The vagueness and ambiguity of the measure could have devastating unintended consequences, especially […]

The Anniversary of the Ratification of the 19th Amendment

Published: June 5, 2012

History was made 93 years ago yesterday on June 4th 1919, when the United States Congress passed the 19th Amendment granting American women the right to vote. This milestone victory in American women’s rights was the result of decades of feminist action and organizing, and it was an achievement that marked the 1st wave of […]