Tag Archives: reproductive rights

This Woman’s Choice

Posted on October 25, 2012 by mostlymusing

I just don’t understand women who are planning to vote for former Governor Romney because they think his business skills give him an edge over President Obama as far as job creation and the economy are concerned. It’s one thing … Continue reading →

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The Problem with Blue-Collar White Guys

Posted on September 6, 2012 by mostlymusing

The latest polls indicate that President Obama’s worst demographic is white, non college educated men.  Only 29% of this group is likely to vote for him.  I believe it.  Whenever I listen to call in programs on C-span and POTUS,  … Continue reading →

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What is Up with Conservative Women?

Posted on August 24, 2012 by mostlymusing

What is up with Todd Akin?  And Paul Ryan?  And all the other male legislators currently doing their best to eliminate as many reproductive options as possible for women? But even more to the point, what is up with the … Continue reading →

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A Question for the Chief Justice

Posted on March 29, 2012 by mostlymusing

I have been involved by default in the struggle for reproductive rights for women my whole life.  Why?  Because I’m a woman.  I’m someone’s mom and someone else’s wife. Reproductive rights encompass so much more than just access to birth … Continue reading →

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The Daily Muse on Sexual Ethics for Men

Posted on January 21, 2012 by mostlymusing

We can’t talk about a woman’s right to make reproductive choices without it devolving into a shrill indictment of  the appropriateness of the woman’s sexual behavior.   Does she use contraception?  Is she promiscuous?  Does she have multiple partners?   The questions become more strident if  … Continue reading →

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