Bodies are not political footballs - xoJane

Dear Washington Times, Women's Issues ARE Important Issues

s.e. smith — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 16:30:00 -0500

If I may nest my points for a moment, 51% of the electorate is not a special interest group, and women’s issues are important issues.

Should A Pregnant Developmentally Disabled Woman Receive a Court-Ordered Abortion?

s.e. smith — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 18:00:00 -0500

This is a situation where bodily autonomy and choice are colliding and it’s very, very messy.

Anti-Choicers Now Trying to Ban Your Birth Control; Where's the Outrage?

s.e. smith — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 11:00:00 -0400

Getting a glimpse under the hood of anti-choice attitudes about birth control explains why they’re so determined to ban it, and why it’s so important to protect access.

Want Childcare Assistance In New Mexico? Prove You Were Forcibly Raped First

s.e. smith — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 14:30:00 -0400

“Forcible rape” excludes a host of sexual violations which, despite conservative beliefs, really are rape. And, oddly enough, being told that what you experienced wasn’t “really” rape tends to have a detrimental impact on victims and survivors.

California's SB 1501: Good News About Reproductive Rights For A Change

s.e. smith — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 10:00:16 -0500

As it stands now, over half of California counties do not have accessible abortion providers, and people may need to travel four hours or more to access care.

Rick Santorum Wants to Protect YOU! From the Evils of Prenatal Testing

s.e. smith — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:30:15 -0500

I’m a disabled person, and I actually wholly support prenatal screening and full access to prenatal care, because I think it can result in healthier pregnancies and better outcomes for both pregnant people and infants.

Janet Howell Stands For Choice: A Love Story

s.e. smith — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:00:28 -0500

I received a lifesaving abortion from a team of highly professional, skilled, and compassionate health care providers. Everyone, everywhere, should have access to the level of care I had at all times and in all situations, no questions asked.