VOTER POWER
Women’s Rights
Myth: Many Americans believe Planned Parenthood is essentially an abortion mill.
Fact: Abortions account for around 3% of the services performed by Planned Parenthood, but more than a third of their service is contraception, which reduces unwanted pregnancies—and abortions.
Myth: Many Americans believe abortion clinics use tax money for abortions.
Fact: The Hyde Amendment expressly forbids the use of government funds for abortions.
Roe v. Wade was a controversial decision, and the controversy has only grown ever since. Many Americans, even pro-choice advocates, have a sincere interest in reducing the number of abortions.
But misinformation is keeping the conversation from civility. A considerable number of Americans believe that abortion providers, particularly Planned Parenthood, are abortion mills, using tax money to murder unborn children. Some even believe that these organizations take advantage of an underground market for body parts to profit from access to vulnerable babies.
Where are the manufactured scandals, and where is the truth? When does regulating healthcare cross the line into denying women their basic rights? And, perhaps most importantly, how can we have a fact-based conversation around such a heated issue?
Why Dr. Ford Is No Less Credible If She Chooses Not to Testify
Christine Blasey Ford, the woman who accused Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault, is under an immense amount of pressure to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee. The Palo Alto University professor originally wanted to remain anonymous, but was forced into the spotlight after the press discovered her identity.
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An Introduction to the Founding Mothers of the U.S.
In 1973, historian Richard B. Morris narrowed the Founding Fathers down to seven key figures. We’ve compiled a list of seven Founding Mothers; one to match each of the seven Founding Fathers identified by Richard B. Morris.
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Get Your Facts Straight Before Weighing in on Abortion
Abortion is one of the most contentious issues in America today. We’re not trying to convince you to change your mind. What we do want you to do is to base your opinions–whatever they may be–on factual information rather than lies, myths, and misconceptions.
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Understanding Sweden’s Rape Debate
Over the last two months, three gang rapes took place in Malmö, the capitol city of Sweden. Street protests erupted, with activists criticizing the police’s response and demanding better accountability from elected officials. With a general election on the horizon,...
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Why Republicans Should Support Free Contraception
As a Libertarian, I find I’m able to look at an issue from both sides of the political equation. Because of that, I often find myself adopting middle ground solutions to some of our nation’s biggest controversies. When it comes to the topic of abortion, for example, I...
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The Abortion Scourge?
Myth: Many Americans believe Planned Parenthood is essentially an abortion mill. Fact: Abortions account for around 3% of the services performed by Planned Parenthood, but more than a third of their service is contraception, which reduces unwanted pregnancies—and...
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