If Men Had Periods
Dealing with a monthly period is not pleasant, especially with the stigma that comes along with it. Imagine if men were to have periods and how different menstruation would be treated?
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Planned Parenthood and the Title X Gag Rule
I am ashamed to admit, as of recently, I had not been keeping up-to-date on particular healthcare concerns that have been building up since the Trump Administration took office. I am explicitly referring to what is currently sparking panic and outrage for many women all over the country (2.4 million to be exact) – the […]
Read More Planned Parenthood and the Title X Gag RuleWomen are Overlooked, Once Again.
As most people know, the NFL has been a political topic recently. It all started when Colin Kaepernick kneeled during the national anthem at the beginning of the 2016 season. The conversation was brought back into the spotlight with Donald Trump’s statement at a rally in Alabama, calling for the NFL owners to fire players who […]
Read More Women are Overlooked, Once Again.Monday Funday: It’s News Time Again
Facebook bug switched many accounts to memorial pages – thus “killing” users; this is a harmless accident, but it is still alarming. Bill Cosby expects to be cleared — Despite numerous accusations of sexual assault, Cosby still believes he will be cleared of those allegations. Then again, when you’ve got an alleged rapist for president-elect, anything can […]
Read More Monday Funday: It’s News Time AgainClinic Escorts: Everyday Heroes
For a few years now, I have been telling people that I want to work at a Planned Parenthood or another abortion facility. Many of them are confused. Since I am also a writer, receiving an English degree in a couple months, and have no nursing experience, why would I want to work in a […]
Read More Clinic Escorts: Everyday HeroesAnti-Choice Rhetoric and Clinic Violence
In November 2015 a lone gunman shot and killed three people outside of the Planned Parenthood in Colorado Springs. One police officer. Two civilians. At first, the motives of the shooter were claimed to be unknown. Maybe he was just mentally unwell and happened to be in the area. Maybe he was targeting a specific […]
Read More Anti-Choice Rhetoric and Clinic ViolenceStand With Women | Reproductive Freedom
Disclaimer = My base understanding on Women’s Health Issues – I’m not sure Yesterday Evening, Festival was the place to be. ‘Cause it was packed. Stand With Women or Stand in the Way was an event planned three and a half weeks in advance by the class SOWK288 that welcomed “JMU and Harrisonburg community for a public forum […]
Read More Stand With Women | Reproductive Freedom“Enough is Enough”: The Planned Parenthood Shooting
I would just like to say how sad, and heartbroken, and terrified all at the same time I am about the most recent tragedy dealing with Planned Parenthood. For those of you who don’t know, last Friday, November 27th, a man named Robert Lewis Dear opened fire at a Planned Parenthood clinic in Colorado Springs, according […]
Read More “Enough is Enough”: The Planned Parenthood ShootingPolitics and Planned Parenthood
Unless your name is Patrick Star and you live under a rock, then you are well aware that election season is upon us. The candidates have stepped forward and both the Republican and Democratic debates have passed. All eyes have been on these politicians and all ears have been ready to hear their stances on […]
Read More Politics and Planned ParenthoodPlanned Parenthood: Interning During a Crisis
Hey there readers, Rosehasathorn here. I just wanted to say that if you know me personally, stop reading! Trust me you have heard me talk about this. In fact it is really all I talk about. This past summer I had the incredible opportunity to intern for Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) in their […]
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ShoutOut! James Madison University 