EMILY's List

$78,403,309 raised for candidates since 1985. 354,910 members strong and growing.
Contribute
Stand up for individual freedom

Stand up for individual freedom

By Stephanie Schriock on 02/08/2012 @ 11:48 AM

Tags: Why Women, Choice, Women's Rights, Reproductive Rights, Feminism

I was so glad to see a group of powerful religious leaders speak up in support of President Obama's efforts to expand access to health care, including birth control, to all women. Catholics, Jews, Methodists, Episcopalians - these folks all spoke in one voice about one thing dear to me: individual freedom.

Permalink | Comments ()

On standing up for Roe

On standing up for Roe

By Ryan Sims on 01/27/2012 @ 02:08 PM

Tags: Why Women, Choice, Women's Rights, Reproductive Rights, Feminism

I walked away from NARAL Pro-Choice America's dinner with an emotion I didn't expect -- a sort of warm-bodied fuzziness, coupled with a stand-up-and-fight style of motivation. Because the stories shared in that room, of women unable to obtain basic health services, either because of cost, draconian legislation, or simply the region of the country where they live -- I couldn't help but be as committed as ever to the goal of protecting a woman's right to choose. But that's not even close to the whole story of the people in that room.

Permalink | Comments ()

On the 39th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, commit to a 40th

On the 39th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, commit to a 40th

By Sarah Larson on 01/26/2012 @ 04:36 PM

Tags: Why Women, Choice, Women's Rights, Reproductive Rights, Feminism

On the 39th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, I woke up before dawn. I pulled on my thermal shirt, laced up my running shoes, and headed out the door. I pounded the pavement along Rock Creek Parkway, sweeping up and around the Tidal Basin and onto the National Mall. When I got to the Mall, I stopped to watch the setup for the "March for Life," the annual anti-choice rally.

Permalink | Comments ()

Worst of 2011

Worst of 2011

By Karyn Bruggeman on 12/23/2011 @ 11:35 AM

Tags: Why Women, Choice, Reproductive Rights, Sexism

2011 took us for quite a ride. After all the ups and downs, the highs and lows, we've put together a list of the five best and worst moments for women in 2011; a brief list of the women, the movements, and the moments that have inspired and heartened us this year, as well as those that have been less than inspiring-- to put it lightly.

Permalink | Comments ()

BREAKING NEWS: Draft House Appropriations Bill Removes Planned Parenthood Funding

BREAKING NEWS: Draft House Appropriations Bill Removes Planned Parenthood Funding

By Sarah Burris on 09/30/2011 @ 01:01 PM

Tags: Why Women, Choice, Reproductive Rights

BREAKING NEWS: Earlier this week Congressman Cliff Stearns, the Florida Republican who chairs a House oversight subcommittee, announced a witch hunt on Planned Parenthood demanding reams of documents for a politically motivated fishing expedition. Now House Labor, Health, and Human Services Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman Rehberg has gone even further with drafted legislation that prohibits any funds going to Planned Parenthood unless they stop providing abortions entirely.

Permalink | Comments ()

News of Note: Duckworth, Saudi Women, and Pro-Woman Actvity in the Senate

News of Note: Duckworth, Saudi Women, and Pro-Woman Actvity in the Senate

By Karyn Bruggeman and Traci Snyder on 09/27/2011 @ 10:31 AM

Tags: Tammy Duckworth, Dianne Feinstein, U.S. Senate, Women's rights, Reproductive Rights, News of Note

What's going on this week in the news? Tammy Duckworth gains support, women in Saudi Arabia are granted the right to vote, and the Senate works to permanently repeal anti-choice legislation that affects women abroad.

Permalink | Comments ()

Bachmann Perry Overdrive!

Bachmann Perry Overdrive!

By Sarah Burris on 09/14/2011 @ 09:45 AM

Tags: Reproductive Rights, Choice

In Monday’s CNN Tea Party Debate, Michele Bachmann and Rick Perry squared off on Perry’s use of an executive order as Governor of Texas. Bachmann, as a mother of 3 daughters, said requiring little girls to get the HPV vaccine was unacceptable. Rick Perry said he supported it because he is opposed to cancer.

Permalink | Comments ()

One Brave Woman Challenges Idaho Abortion Law

One Brave Woman Challenges Idaho Abortion Law

By Sarah Pierz on 09/08/2011 @ 08:45 AM

Tags: Reproductive Rights, Choice

As the crusade against women’s health wages on, one Idaho woman has taken the fight into her own hands. Jennie Linn McCormack has filed the first lawsuit in the nation to challenge the so-called ‘fetal-pain’ abortion ban.

Permalink | Comments ()

Women's Health Rights Being Slowly Taken Away

Women's Health Rights Being Slowly Taken Away

By Sarah Burris on 09/01/2011 @ 08:45 AM

Tags: Why Women, Reproductive Rights, Choice

The past week has been unfortunate for women's rights and reproductive health. Learn more about the War on Women in Virginia and Kansas' bizarre laws that restrict our freedoms.

Permalink | Comments ()

News of Note: Maddow, Warren, Stabenow, and More!

News of Note: Maddow, Warren, Stabenow, and More!

By Sarah Burris on 08/24/2011 @ 11:04 AM

Tags: Debbie Stabenow, Elizabeth Warren, Suzanne Bonamici, Reproductive Rights, News of Note

Interesting news this week. The Nurses endorse Elizabeth Warren, Stabenow is up in the polls but still needs our help, and Rachel Maddow makes a great appearance on David Letterman.

Permalink | Comments ()

Anti-Choice Attacks Advance in Ohio

Anti-Choice Attacks Advance in Ohio

By Leah Reis-Dennis on 07/07/2011 @ 05:30 PM

Tags: Women's Rights, Reproductive Rights

Ohio stands close to passing the most extreme anti-abortion legislation this country has seen since Roe v. Wade. Their state House recently passed a bill outlawing abortion as soon as a fetal heartbeat is detected. Make no mistake, this bill is in direct violation of the current law of the land.

Permalink | Comments ()

What the Wisconsin recall elections are really about

What the Wisconsin recall elections are really about

By Jamie Haynes on 07/05/2011 @ 12:54 PM

Tags: Wisconsin, WOMEN VOTE!, Choice, Reproductive Rights

Tens of thousands of protestors rallied together to demand that Governor Scott Walker and his Republican cronies stop attacking their rights and instead focus on the priorities of Wisconsin families. And in 5 of those races, progressive, power-house women are running to replace these anti-women and anti-worker senators, and to return control of the Wisconsin Senate to the Democrats. But did you know that these recall elections have absolutely nothing to do with collective bargaining rights, education, job creation, or the ability to provide for your family? That's right -- these elections are about abortion... at least according to Wisconsin Right to Life.

Permalink | Comments ()

GOP hopefuls: who's the most anti-choice of all?

GOP hopefuls: who's the most anti-choice of all?

By Lisa McIntire on 06/22/2011 @ 05:15 PM

Tags: GOP Opponents, Reproductive Rights, Susan B Anthony List

When Rick Santorum speaks of criminalizing doctors for performing abortions and denying access to rape and incest survivors, Romney will seem the more moderate candidate. But don’t think for one second that any Republican president would not pursue the war on women with maximum vigor.

Permalink | Comments ()

Wisconsin Republicans continue to wage their war on women

Wisconsin Republicans continue to wage their war on women

By Jamie Haynes on 06/22/2011 @ 04:34 PM

Tags: GOP Opponents, Reproductive Rights, Women leaders

Wisconsin Republicans continue to wage their war on women. Republicans are making every effort to insert themselves into the very personal and private decisions women and their doctors make, from defunding Planned Parenthood to requiring visits to deceptive "crisis pregnancy centers.”

Permalink | Comments ()

The war on women takes to the silver screen

The war on women takes to the silver screen

By Jamie Haynes on 06/09/2011 @ 04:10 PM

Tags: Reproductive Rights, Pro-choice, Tea Party

That’s right. A candidate seeking office produced this disgusting film in which felons that kidnap women and hold them against their will are ‘the good guys.’ Never mind that these women were exercising their Constitutionally protected right to choose; Never mind that the hero is a deranged old man who gets his jollies by abducting young women and holding them hostage, torturing them mentally and physically by forcing them to deliver babies they legally have a right to decide not to bear; Never mind that he gets help from an equally twisted doctor who took an oath to protect her patient’s and provide them with the care they want and need, but she instead helped kidnap them.

Permalink | Comments ()

Diving into Griswold v. Connecticut

Diving into Griswold v. Connecticut

By Traci Snyder on 06/07/2011 @ 09:52 AM

Tags: Reproductive Rights, Pro-choice, Why Women

As American women face increasing challenges over the right to control our bodies from far-right extremists, we reflect on past battles for moments of inspiration. Forty-six years ago, women (well, married women, with this initial victory) gained the right to access and use birth control.

Permalink | Comments ()

Huey is hooey

Huey is hooey

By Emma Shapiro on 06/06/2011 @ 04:38 PM

Tags: Reproductive Rights, GOP Opponents

You probably already know that Sarah Palin and the gang she trumpets Don’t Speak for Us. Well, Sarah, send out the welcome mat: you’ve got another member on Team Let’s Roll Back the Clock on Women’s Rights and Freedoms: Craig Huey.

Permalink | Comments ()

Let's talk about what's most important, shall we?

Let's talk about what's most important, shall we?

By Devon Malene on 06/03/2011 @ 09:57 AM

Tags: Reproductive Rights, GOP Opponents

The majority of Americans would probably say that the economy and job creation should be the country’s top priorities. But, Reed and a sampling of the current crop of GOP presidential candidates want to focus on what’s really important… like redefining rape and repealing the healthcare law.

Permalink | Comments ()

Future OB/GYN on the Foxx Amendment: Without providers, there is no choice

Future OB/GYN on the Foxx Amendment: Without providers, there is no choice

By Dr. Megan Evans on 05/31/2011 @ 12:19 PM

Tags: Reproductive Rights, Choice, GOP Opponents

As physicians, patients, and family members, we must not allow members of Congress to determine training for future physicians across this country. We must speak out against the dangerous Foxx Amendment and demand our physicians be trained in life saving medical procedures for all women.

Permalink | Comments ()

That's right, ladies: keep a spare tire & plan ahead for rape

That's right, ladies: keep a spare tire & plan ahead for rape

By Jeanne Duncan on 05/24/2011 @ 05:14 PM

Tags: Reproductive Rights, Are You Kidding Me!?

Outrage is what I felt when I read what this clown in Kansas said during a debate over a law to prohibit insurance companies from offering abortion coverage except when a woman’s life is at risk (which passed, naturally). State Rep. Pete DeGraaf (R-What Else) says women who think they might be made pregnant by a rapist someday should “plan ahead.”

Permalink | Comments ()

Comments

Leave a Comment

?
You Type You See
*italics* italics
**bold** bold
[ask google](http://google.com) ask google
+ item 1
+ item 2
+ item 3
  • item 1
  • item 2
  • item 3
> a really cool quote from a nice person
a really cool quote from a nice person

* Required information

Comment Preview

© 2012 All rights reserved. EMILY's List, Early Money Is Like Yeast, and the EMILY's List logo are all trademarks of EMILY's List.

1120 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 1100, Washington, DC 20036 | Main Phone Number: (202) 326-1400


Contributions or gifts to EMILY's List or endorsed candidates are not tax deductible for federal income tax purposes.

Contributions are subject to the limitations and prohibitions of the Federal Election Campaign Act.