Reproductive rights

The term "pro-choice" is often used interchangeably with "pro-abortion." Proponents for the usage of "pro-abortion" cite that "pro-choice" is a loaded term implying the negative opposite "anti-choice" instead of "pro-life". Both "pro-choice" and "pro-life" are examples of political framing: they are terms which purposely try to define their philosophies in the best possible light, while by definition attempting to describe their opposition in the worst possi ...

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Pro-choice, Pro-choice - Term controversy

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activities within the past 5 years ... see also Supreme Court section of this article Planned Parenthood was one of the co-sponsors of the March for Women's Lives, held April 25, 2004. In August 2005, amidst some controversy, Planned Parenthood Golden Gate (the San Francisco section of the organization) released an animated video depicting violence against those critical of Planned Parenthood, including the drowning of an abstinence proponent in lubricant, blowing up zombie-like demonstrators at their ...

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Planned Parenthood, Planned Parenthood - Facilities, Planned Parenthood - History, Planned Parenthood - Stand on political and legal issues, Planned Parenthood - Planned Parenthood and the US Supreme Court, Planned Parenthood - Upcoming, Planned Parenthood - Historical, Planned Parenthood - Recent activities, Planned Parenthood - References for recent activities, Planned Parenthood - Notes and references

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1998 (MCMXCVIII) is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Ocean. 1998 - Events. January 1998 - A massive ice storm, caused by El Niño, strikes New England, southern Ontario and Quebec, resulting in widespread power failures, severe damage to forests, and a number of deaths. January 1 - Smoking is banned in all California bars and restaurants. January 2 - Russia begins to circulate new rubl ...

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Planned Parenthood has been an extremely vocal advocate of birth control and abortion reforms since the 1940's. The group opposes virtually every "restriction" on abortion, including but not limited to laws requiring parental consent or notification for girls under the age of 18 (or 17 in some states) to have an abortion "informed consent" laws that would require full disclosure of the procedure and possible risks (it should be noted that any surgical procedure and/or drug must fully disclose any possible risks or compl ...

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Planned Parenthood, Planned Parenthood - Facilities, Planned Parenthood - History, Planned Parenthood - Stand on political and legal issues, Planned Parenthood - Planned Parenthood and the US Supreme Court, Planned Parenthood - Upcoming, Planned Parenthood - Historical, Planned Parenthood - Recent activities, Planned Parenthood - Notes and references

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The Democratic Party, founded in 1792, is one of the two longest-standing political parties in the world (the other is the British Conservative Party, which is older if you consider its origins in the older Tory Party, which was founded in about 1680). The Party is one of two major parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. Currently, the Democratic Party is the minority party in the United States Senate and the House of Representatives. Democrats control 20 state legislatures, as do the Republicans. In 20 ...

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PPFA operates nearly 900 locations in the United States which together offer a variety of services including abortion, cervical exams, testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections, contraceptive services, sexuality education, vasectomies, and more. Not all services are available at all locations. According to a recent statement from Karen Pearl, interim president of the organization, Planned Parenthood is the "largest source of reproductive health care in the (United States)".^{See also:}

Planned Parenthood, Planned Parenthood - Facilities, Planned Parenthood - History, Planned Parenthood - Stand on political and legal issues, Planned Parenthood - Planned Parenthood and the US Supreme Court, Planned Parenthood - Upcoming, Planned Parenthood - Historical, Planned Parenthood - Recent activities, Planned Parenthood - Notes and references

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PPFA operates nearly 900 locations in the United States which together offer a variety of services including abortion, breast exams, cervical exams, testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections, contraceptive services, sexuality education, menopause treatments, vasectomies, and more. Not all services are available at all locations. According to a recent statement from Karen Pearl, interim president of the organization, Planned Parenthood is the "largest source of reproductive health care in the (United States)".^{See also:}

Planned Parenthood, Planned Parenthood - Facilities, Planned Parenthood - History, Planned Parenthood - Stand on political and legal issues, Planned Parenthood - Planned Parenthood and the US Supreme Court, Planned Parenthood - Upcoming, Planned Parenthood - Historical, Planned Parenthood - Recent activities, Planned Parenthood - References for recent activities, Planned Parenthood - Notes and references

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The term women's rights typically refers to the legal rights of women which pertains to the social and human rights of women. In particular, the term may refer to: Feminism - the core ideology behind women's rights Reproductive rights - within "women's rights", issues regarding "reproductive freedom" The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) International Wom ...

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For the number 1960, see 1960 (number). 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). 1960 - Events. 1960 - January. January - State of emergency is lifted in Kenya - Mau Mau Rebellion is officially over January 1 - Independence of Cameroon January 9-11 - Aswan High Dam construction begins in Egypt January 14 - Reserve bank and Commonwealth Bank are created January 21 ...

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Planned Parenthood regional chapters have been active in the American courts. A number of cases in which Planned Parenthood has been a party have reached the Supreme Court of the United States. Planned Parenthood - Upcoming. November 2005 docket link: Ayotte v. Planned Parenthood of Northern New England. This relates to a constitutionality challenge by Planned Parenthood et al. of a New Hampshire parental notification law related to access to abortion. Questions before the Court. Opinion of the U ...

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Planned Parenthood has been an extremely vocal advocate of birth control and abortion reforms since the 1940's. The group opposes virtually every "restriction" on abortion, including but not limited to laws requiring parental consent or notification for girls under the age of 18 (or 17 in some states) to have an abortion "informed consent" laws that would require full disclosure of the procedure and possible risks (it should be noted that any surgical procedure and/or drug must fully disclose any possible risks or compl ...

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Planned Parenthood regional chapters have been active in the American courts. A number of cases in which Planned Parenthood has been a party have reached the Supreme Court of the United States. Planned Parenthood - Upcoming. November 2005 docket link: Ayotte v. Planned Parenthood of Northern New England. This relates to a constitutionality challenge by Planned Parenthood et al. of a Massachusetts parental notification law related to access to abortion. Questions before the Court. Opinion of the U ...

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Planned Parenthood, Planned Parenthood - Facilities, Planned Parenthood - History, Planned Parenthood - Stand on political and legal issues, Planned Parenthood - Planned Parenthood and the US Supreme Court, Planned Parenthood - Upcoming, Planned Parenthood - Historical, Planned Parenthood - Recent activities, Planned Parenthood - Notes and references

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The following are a few of the matters in which Christianity appears to have made alterations, generally but perhaps not always improvements, in the law. As a rule the influence of the church was exercised in favor of the abolition of the disabilities imposed by the older law upon celibacy and childlessness, of increased facilities for entering a professed religious life, and of due provision for th ...

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Legal rights of women, Legal rights of women - Religious and Archiac Law, Legal rights of women - Ancient Roman Law, Legal rights of women - Christian Laws and Influences on Women's Rights, Legal rights of women - Historical readings, Legal rights of women - External articles

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Democratic Party United States - Beginnings. The Democratic Party traces its origins to the Democratic-Republican Party founded by Thomas Jefferson in 1792]. However, some scholars date the party's beginnings to 1828, when the Democratic-Republican Party dissolved, and Democratic-Republican-Party supporters of Andrew Jackson, led by Martin Van Buren, formed the Democratic Party along with former members of the Federalist Party. After the disintegration of the rival Federalist Party around 1816, Jefferson's ...

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The American Race is marked by a brown complexion; long, black, lank hair; and deficient beard. The eyes are black and deep set, the brow low, the cheekbones high, the nose large and aquiline, the mouth large, and the lips tumid [swollen] and compressed. . . . In their mental character the Americans are averse to cultivation, and slow in acquiring knowledge; restless, revengeful, and fond of war, and wholly destitute of maritime adventure. They are crafty, sensual, ungrateful, obstinate and unfeeling, and much of their affection for t ...

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1998 - January. January 1998 - A massive ice storm, caused by El Niño, strikes New England, southern Ontario and Quebec, resulting in widespread power failures, severe damage to forests, and a number of deaths. January 1 - Smoking is banned in all California bars and restaurants. January 2 - Russia begins to circulate new rubles to stem inflation and promote confidence. January 2 - Gunman shoots Antario Teodoro Filho, Brazilian politician and radio presenter, during a broadcast.< ...

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Democratic Party United States - Beginnings. The Democratic Party traces its origins to the Democratic-Republican Party founded by Thomas Jefferson in 1792, which would make it one of the two longest-standing political parties in the world (the other being the Tory, or Conservative, Party of England)[1]. However, some scholars date the party's beginnings to 1828, when Democratic-Republican supporters of Andrew Jackson, led by Martin Van Buren, formed the Democratic Party along with former members of the Federalis ...

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Democratic Party United States, Democratic Party United States - History, Democratic Party United States - Beginnings, Democratic Party United States - Civil War and Reconstruction, Democratic Party United States - Bryan Progressivism and Republican dominance: 1896-1932, Democratic Party United States - The New Deal, Democratic Party United States - Truman to Kennedy 1945-1963, Democratic Party United States - Civil Rights movement, Democratic Party United States - 1970s, Democratic Party United States - 1980s, Democratic Party United States - 1990s, Democratic Party United States - 21st century, Democratic Party United States - Presidential tickets, Democratic Party United States - Factions, Democratic Party United States - Centrists, Democratic Party United States - Progressives, Democratic Party United States - Labor, Democratic Party United States - Liberals, Democratic Party United States - Conservatives, Democratic Party United States - Notable groups, Democratic Party United States - Issues, Democratic Party United States - Symbols, Democratic Party United States - Current structure and composition, Democratic Party United States - Democratic organizations, Democratic Party United States - Other, Democratic Party United States - Notes

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1960 - January. January - State of emergency is lifted in Kenya - Mau Mau Rebellion is officially over January 1 - Independence of Cameroon January 9-11 - Aswan High Dam construction begins in Egypt January 14 - Reserve bank and Commonwealth Bank are created January 21 - Mine collapses at Coalbrook, South Africa - 437 dead January 22 - In France, president Charles de Gaulle fires Jacques Massun, commander-in-chief for the French troops in Algeria January ...

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Skinner v. Oklahoma is often erroneously attributed for ending all compulsory sterilization in the United States. In reality however the only types of sterilization which the ruling immediately ended were punitive sterilizations—it did not directly comment on compulsory sterilization of the mentally disabled or mentally ill and was not a strict overturning of the Court's ruling in Buck v. Bell, 274 U.S. 200 (1927). Furthermore, most of the over 64,000 sterilizations performed in the USA under the aegis of eugenics legislation ...

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Skinner v. Oklahoma, Skinner v. Oklahoma - The effect of the ruling, Skinner v. Oklahoma - External link

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Democratic Party United States - Beginnings. The Democratic Party's origins lie in the original Republican Party founded by Thomas Jefferson in 1792. This party is sometimes called "Democratic-Republican Party" in older history books, but was referred to as the "Republican party" by Americans in the 1790-1820 era. After the disintegration of the rival Federalist Party around 1816, the Republican party lost its organizational structure. Most important the caucus system of choosing presidential candidates ended aft ...

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Democratic Party United States, Democratic Party United States - History, Democratic Party United States - Beginnings, Democratic Party United States - Civil War and Reconstruction, Democratic Party United States - Bryan Progressivism and Republican dominance: 1896-1932, Democratic Party United States - The New Deal, Democratic Party United States - Truman to Kennedy 1945-1963, Democratic Party United States - Civil rights movement, Democratic Party United States - 1970s, Democratic Party United States - 1980s, Democratic Party United States - 1990s, Democratic Party United States - 21st century, Democratic Party United States - Factions, Democratic Party United States - Centrists, Democratic Party United States - Progressives, Democratic Party United States - Labor, Democratic Party United States - Liberals, Democratic Party United States - Conservatives, Democratic Party United States - Notable groups, Democratic Party United States - Issues, Democratic Party United States - Symbols, Democratic Party United States - Current structure and composition, Democratic Party United States - Presidential tickets, Democratic Party United States - Democratic organizations, Democratic Party United States - Other, Democratic Party United States - Notes

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