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A great divide exists in this country, fueled by the debate over reproductive rights, contraception and prevention. Many thoughtful and passionate arguments have been put forth by pro-life and pro-choice advocates, and legislation has shifted back and forth over the years. Yet neither has seen a firm resolution to the ongoing conflict over Roe v. Wade.
Global Warming, Female Utopias and Gender Roles - Interview with Sarah Hall
In a future devastated by global warming, in the heart of England's Lake District lies an isolated female utopia - an eco-feminist farm that may be the last free place in the British Isles. That's the framework for "Daughters of the North," a novel by Sarah Hall that explores global warming, gender roles, feminist utopias, reproductive rights, mandatory contraception and environmental sustainability through the use of speculative fiction
Pregnant Man: Transgender Husband Becomes Pregnant Dad
After ten years together, both Thomas and Nancy wanted a baby. But Nancy's hysterectomy made childbirth impossible for her. So the married couple decided that Thomas should carry the baby. Though legally male, Thomas was born female, retained his reproductive capabilities after sexual reassignment, and after stopping testoterone injections, was able to become pregnant.
Teen Pregnancy in the United States
One out of every ten births in the United States is to a teenage mother. Teen pregnancy in the U.S. continues to be a critical issue in young women's lives. The facts and statistics including geographic and demographic info about who's becoming pregnant, who's giving birth, and who's opting for abortion.
Roe v. Wade - A Look at 35 Years of Legal Abortion
On the 35th anniversary of the Supreme Court's pivotal ruling legalizing abortion, a look at the ramifications of Roe v. Wade including changes in women's advancement, whether or not Roe will be overturned, and what abortion was like pre-Roe.
Ten Facts About Abortion
Annual statistics for abortion in the U.S. including demographic information.
Ten Arguments For and Against Abortion
Many points come up in the abortion debate. Here's a look at ten topics as seen from both sides - twenty statements in all.
Gender and Position on Abortion
Is an individual's position on abortion heavily influenced by gender? Are women more pro-life and men more pro-choice, or vice versa? Take a poll and see how your responses compare to other women and men.

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