Third Way, one of the groups ostensibly seeking “common ground” on abortion issues, has become the main apologist for the Obama Administration’s broken promises to women on abortion in health reform.

Written by Jodi Jacobson for RHRealityCheck.org – News, commentary and community for reproductive health and justice.

In the first trimester, we were introduced to the Stupak Amendment. Now, in the second trimester of healthcare reform, access to abortion gets an even bigger setback.

Written by Rebecca Sive for RHRealityCheck.org – News, commentary and community for reproductive health and justice.

Sen. Roland Burris (D-IL) introduced an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act that would repeal the long-standing ban on using private funds for abortion care for military women seeking an abortion on a U.S. military base.

Written by Amie Newman for RHRealityCheck.org – News, commentary and community for reproductive health and justice.

I’ve pretty much devoted my college career to making a ruckus for reproductive justice. So imagine my surprise when I read Newsweek’s piece suggesting the next generation doesn’t think abortion rights need defending.

Written by Elise Higgins for RHRealityCheck.org – News, commentary and community for reproductive health and justice. This diary is cross-posted; commenters wishing to engage directly with the author should do so at the original post.

The women who can’t afford abortion care cannot be forgotten. Health care reform, the Hyde Amendment, language barriers, immigration status — how can we talk about reproductive rights when so much stands in the way? How about we strike down some of these barriers together?

A trio of anti-choice religious groups recently hosted a national teleconference describing their plan to elect ultraconservatives at the state and federal levels in 2010.

Written by Wendy Norris for RHRealityCheck.org – News, commentary and community for reproductive health and justice.

If you are, like me, confused about the answer to this question, please raise your hand….or better yet….ask your Congressperson, Senator and the President: Why is a pedophilia-ridden, pedophilia-hiding, child-abusing Church allowed to write laws controlling women’s rights?

Written by Jodi Jacobson, editor of RHRealityCheck.org – News, commentary and community for reproductive health and justice.

In the end, passing the healthcare bill was about nothing but abortion and abortion-related deals that will make life all that much harder for women of modest resources facing the (constitutionally-protected) decision to terminate a pregnancy.

Written by Rebecca Sive for RHRealityCheck.org – News, commentary and community for reproductive health and justice.

Today, President Obama will sign into law the the Affordable Health Care for America Act.  An initial summary of the wins, losses, and remaining challenges for women’s health and rights.

Written by Jodi Jacobson, editor of RHRealityCheck.org – News, commentary and community for reproductive health and justice.

Who is Bart Stupak and why was he fronting for the far right in the health care debate? An analysis of Stupak’s political record and past history reveals that he was the perfect man for the job: a consistently anti-choice Democrat who isn’t worried about reelection, who has a strong connection to the Religious Right and who has done their bidding before.

Written by Ariana Childs Graham for RHRealityCheck.org – News, commentary and community for reproductive health and justice.