Pope Francis, Tom Cruise, and the Power of Belief

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If Tom Cruise were to ascend to the position of Chairman of Religious Technology for the Church of Scientology, his coronation would be met with little besides smarmy jokes from chat-show hosts.

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?

Women: We’re On Our Way, Please Be Patient

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Carlo Alcos reflects upon the success of One Billion Rising’s V-Day campaign, and admits to some initial nerves about taking part in a woman-based movement.

How to Deal with a Psycho Bitch from Hell

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If you can’t listen to women with a higher consciousness, what you offer society as a whole is also limited, says Atalwin Pilon.

VAWA Dies in the House of Representatives

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While everyone was so focused on the fiscal cliff, the Violence Against Women Act was allowed to die silently alone in a corner.

Rape Discussions Deepen as Indian Rape Victim Dies

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The questions at the heart of it all: Why does rape happen? What can we as a society do about it?

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.

Freedom, Business and Change

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If conservatives want to run America like a business, they should never turn a potential customer away.

The Vagina Dialogues

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What does it take to be an ally to women?

Women and LGBT People Under Attack: 1930′s & Now

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Professor Warren Blumenfeld sees parallels between the German Third Reich and the inequalities of today

Sarah Silverman on Reproductive Rights: It’s a Nonpartisan Issue

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The comic argues that reproductive rights are human issue—not a Democrat or Republican one.

Joe Biden and Paul Ryan Outline Differences on Abortion in VP Debate

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The Vice President and Congressman talked about fatherhood, life, and abortion in the debate in Danville, Kentucky.

Why We Should Listen to Todd Akin: How Leaders Should Speak about Sexual Assault

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In a culture of sexual violence against women, it’s sometimes difficult to remember the change we want to see in the world, and in our leaders.

Whose Abortion Would Jesus Support?

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When Christians and feminists enter the abortion argument focused on rights, they disregard their own defining values.

Taking a Stand: Why I Support a Woman’s Right to Choose

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Every woman should have the right to control what happens with her own body.

“Abortion isn’t a women’s issue: it’s an issue for anyone who can become pregnant.”

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These are comments by Archy and Tobias on the post “Someone Else’s Protest”.