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Mac D’Alessandro: We Don’t Need More Democrats; We Need Better Democrats UPDATED
Time magazine predicts healthcare is no longer the number one issue on midterm voters’ minds. “Voters are far more concerned about the stalled economy or soaring budget deficits,” writes Time. But here in Massachusetts, the state that elected the 41st vote, healthcare is still dominating the discussion in at least one race leading... »
It’s World Breastfeeding Week
It’s World Breastfeeding Week sponsored by the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA), a global network of individuals and organizations concerned with the protection, promotion and support of breastfeeding worldwide. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), “breastfeeding contributes to a lifetime of good health. Adults who were breastfed as babies often have lower... »
Choice: The Untold Stories
Thank you to Margaret Morganroth Gullette for writing a story that usually remains untold – about why a woman chose an abortion and the positive outcomes for her family. In “My Mother’s Abortion Improved All of Our Lives” Morganroth Gullette writes, “My mother’s thinking about alleviating our poverty came into it.” Read the full story here. And... »
Chocolate Madness
Yesterday someone asked me, “What is Chocolate Madness?” My response, “What isn’t Chocolate Madness?” Chocolate Madness is: My childhood. A medical diagnosis. An awesome NARAL Pro-Choice Massachusetts fundraiser at which I have had the honor of being a judge for the last two years. Chocolate Madness was held last night at the fabulous Cyclorama in... »
WWND?
Ladies, I need advice. Here’s the dilemma. What would you do if you wanted to affect positive change but you knew the change would not be well received if it was presented by a woman to an entrenched ole’ boys network? My head is telling me to get a man to make my case... »
Another Wild Weekend
We spent all day yesterday glued to our Blackberry and to C-SPAN. The House finally voted in favor of healthcare reform sometime around 11 p.m. Sunday – but not before some very ugly moments elapsed and some serious negotiation –using women’s health as the bargaining chip – took place. On Saturday, protestors in Washington... »
A job opening and an induction
Wanted: A candidate for the Mass Ninth Congressional District. This individual will represent all of the people of the district and lead with courage and integrity. The candidate must value diversity and equality and must not allow their personal religious views to enter into politics. Must be able to vote for the people —... »
The Right to Life
More than two women die every day in the United States from pregnancy related causes. Repeat. More than two women die every day in the United States from pregnancy related causes. The incidences of “near misses,” complications where a woman comes close to dying, have increased since 2005. The maternal death rate has almost... »
Five Ways to Celebrate International Woman’s Day
Today is International Women’s Day (IWD). IWD was started in1911 to celebrate the economic, political and social achievements of women worldwide. IWD is an official holiday in China, Armenia, Russia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Macedonia, Moldova, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan and Vietnam. The theme of this year’s IWD is “Equal rights, equal opportunity:... »
Stupak inspires deadline extension for Ignorant Male Legislator Week
I was sick last week* and therefore did not finish the posts for Ignorant Male Legislator Week. But just for you, Rep. Bart Stupak, I have extended the deadline. Mr. Stupak appeared on ABC’s “Good Morning America” today and vowed to block healthcare reform unless “that kind of language” in the Senate bill is removed. The... »
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