Health Alerts for Women

SisterSong Disappointed by Passage of Pence Amendment

February 22, 2011 - By Sistersong - 0 Comments

 This harmful amendment would deny any Title X funding to all reproductive health organizations that provide abortions. Like the Smith Bill (HR 3) this amendment is dangerous to women of color and our families.    “We are saddened by the passage… Read More

Trust Black Women – Take Down the Anti Abortion Billboards

January 31, 2011 - By Janette Robinson Flint - 0 Comments

While we are encouraged by the strides that have been made to unify and heal our communities, we must point out a racist and divisive campaign that objectifies Black children, charges Black women with genocide, and utilizes Black men as pawns in a political play for power that has been… Read More

Not Your Mother’s IUD: Benefits and Risks of Modern IUDs

January 13, 2011 - By Ginny Cassidy-Brinn - 0 Comments

So, I was skeptical when a young feminist told me she loved her IUD and said: “For my generation, IUDs represent freedom and empowerment.” What had happened in the 40 years between my experience and hers, I wondered? Had the IUD really been transformed? Read more…… Read More