OPEN THREAD: Discussion of NYTimes Opinion Piece “Is Forced Fatherhood Fair?”

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We would like to talk about men’s reproductive rights.

Is This the End of the Patriarchy?

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Julia Stonehouse examines the recent history of the patriarchial society and finds the male biological preference for a son to be based on a fallacy, from Darwin to Christianity.

Mississippi Is Enough

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Robert Reece quit looking for his roots in distant lands that have not affected him so deeply as the history, culture, and people of Mississippi.

Parables of Reproductive Justice: An Interview with Rev. Matthew Westfox

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What do the Bible and Jesus Christ have to say about a woman’s right to choose?

A Reverence for Reproductive Justice

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Rev. Matthew Westfox appears on MSNBC to talk about Christianity and reproductive rights.

Irish Cabinet Rules to Update Abortion Laws

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Sadly it took the death of a healthy woman to ignite the outrage over Ireland’s lack of abortion legislation, but a decision has finally been made.

The Vagina Dialogues

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What does it take to be an ally to women?

Behold the Pregnant Man

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A man of mythical proportions, Thomas Beatie has undergone extreme bodily transformation.

Open Thread On Reproductive Rights

The Day I Went For An Abortion


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So long as people think abortions only happen to people they don’t know, they’ll continue to limit our choice.

Someone Else’s Protest

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The children brought to rallies are on adult ground, holding signs made for them by other people. Are men with opinions on abortion actually on women’s ground?

Abortion: 7/28

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Men have abortion stories, too. Call for submissions.

The Modern Attack on Reproductive Rights

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The religious Right’s position on reproductive rights rests on unprovable theories of personhood. Jay Bodzin proposes a secular test.

McCain: A Refreshing Voice In The Contraception Maelstrom

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McCain: “…we need to respect the right of women to make choices in their lives and get back to what the people care about, jobs and the economy.”

Would You Fall For A Sex Strike?

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Joanna Schroeder wonders what we’re saying about men when we think a sex strike is the most effective means to changing legislation.

Would My Boss Need A Note From My Doctor About My Allergy Meds Too?

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Julie Gillis believes employers should be prevented from getting involved in your medical history.