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Give thanks to those who fight for civil liberties

A quarter-century ago, Dan Donnelly, a friend and fellow plaintiff in an unsuccessful challenge of a religious holiday display on public property in Pawtucket, wondered who could possibly lead the local chapter of the ACLU in constitutionally challenged Rhode Island.
Rights + Reasons
By MARY ANN SORRENTINO | November 25, 2008

Parental discretionary donors

How Sarah Palin generated over $1 million in donations to Planned Parenthood
Polarizin’ Palin has people everywhere opening their pocketbooks to the pro-choice movement’s benefit.
By SHUCHI SARASWAT | October 09, 2008

Personally speaking

Abortion and Life tells whole truths
For decades, feminists have rallied behind the phrase “the personal is political,” meant to remind us that our personal lives are intrinsically affected by politics.
By DEIRDRE FULTON | September 24, 2008

Obama and McCain: Repro Rights Checklist

How the presidential candidates measure up on reproductive rights
It’s important to know where our next president stands with regard to reproductive rights — and to remember that those rights depend on who’s in charge.
By DEIRDRE FULTON | September 24, 2008

I had an abortion

Forty percent of American women have abortions by the time they're 45. I'm one of them.
Does anyone think about us, the people who have actually gone through with an abortion, and accepted that it was the right decision, for whatever reason, at that time?
By ANONYMOUS | September 24, 2008

A field guide to activism in Rhode Island

Issues + organizing = real-world experience
If you’re interested in becoming an agent of change, identify a cause close to your heart and connect with one of the groups working on it.
By MEGHAN GRADY | August 28, 2008

Women on the verge

Clinton die-hards have created a new-girls’ network bent on remedying decades of sexism by putting women in elected office
At next week’s Democratic National Convention in Denver, Hillary Clinton’s delegates will get just about everything they’ve wanted — aside from the nomination of their candidate, of course.
By DAVID S. BERNSTEIN | August 20, 2008

Hummel splits from ABC6; Planned Parenthood CEO resigns

Politics + media
When Jim Hummel decided to depart last week because of the approach being pursued by new management, it seemed to encapsulate the take-this-paycheck-and-shove-it fantasy of many people.
By IAN DONNIS | August 06, 2008

Communion shouldn’t be based on politics

Religion
Catholic priests call themselves “vicars of Christ,” so those giving communion need only recall Christ’s forgiveness of a thief on an adjacent Calvary cross, and ask, “What would Jesus do?”
By MARY ANN SORRENTINO | June 18, 2008

Supposed clerical reformer proves to be a control freak

Religion
The ProJo ’s front page on February 15 delivered a one-two punch to Rhode Island Roman Catholics.
By MARY ANN SORRENTINO | February 20, 2008

What’s wrong with being sexy?

One woman’s story of gaining empowerment as a sex educator
“Laughing is good,” she tells them, and her students laugh uncomfortably. And then the lesson begins.
By AMY LITTLEFIELD | February 13, 2008

Are turtles making love at King Middle School?

Sex Ed
“What your values are, and what actually happens, are quite different.”
By DEIRDRE FULTON | October 24, 2007

Keep yourself alive

How to avoid the Freshman 15, cure a hangover, get some sleep — and still have fun
I’ll admit that my college years weren’t my healthiest.
By DEIRDRE FULTON | August 29, 2007

It’s a woman’s right to choose

Five new methods of birth control explained
Sorry guys, this one’s for the girls.
By DEIRDRE FULTON | July 18, 2007

RWU board: A classic case of inaction

Got oversight?
If you are a Rhode Islander who happens to know the principals, it’s a blockbuster.
By MARY ANN SORRENTINO | July 18, 2007

Patchy problems

By DEIRDRE FULTON | July 18, 2007

“A” list

Mary Ann Sorrentino on the right to choose
Long-time abortion rights advocate Mary Ann Sorrentino didn’t write The A Word to change anyone’s pro-life stance.
By JOHNETTE RODRIGUEZ | March 14, 2007

Slow + steady

Talking about sex – with a turtle?
Before grown-ups start talking to kids about certain things, a parent observes, kids start talking to grown-ups.
By MEGAN GRUMBLING | February 28, 2007

Rocky stars

Clinton, Obama, and the people who really make or break Presidential dreams in the Granite State
Hillary narrowly won the opening round of New Hampshire presidential campaigning this week.
By DAVID S. BERNSTEIN | February 14, 2007

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