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Contraception
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Reproductive Rights Prof Blog
Lawsuits Over Birth Control Mandate Divide U.S. Catholic Bishops
The Washington Post: Analysis: Catholic bishops divided in legal battle against Obama birth control mandate, by David Gibson:The wave of lawsuits filed this week by more than 40 Catholic groups against…
Reproductive Rights Prof Blog
Long-Lasting Contraceptives More Effective Than Pill at Preventing Pregnancy
The Wall Street Journal: Long-Lasting Birth Control Cuts Pregnancy Rate, by Jennifer Corbett Dooren:A new study confirms that long-acting forms of contraception such as intrauterine devices and implants are better than…
Constitutional Law Prof Blog
Catholics Sue Government Over HHS Abortion, Contraception Regs
By ConLawProf initials at end of post
Forty-three Catholic institutions filed 12 separate suits today against HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius to halt HHS regulations that they say would require them to "provide, or facilitate the provision of,…
Reproductive Rights Prof Blog
Catholic Organizations File Legal Challenges to Federal Birth Control Mandate
The Washington Post: Catholic groups file suit over HHS birth control mandate, by David Gibson:Dozens of Catholic universities, dioceses and other institutions filed lawsuits in courts around the country on Monday…
Health Law Prof Blog
Guest Blogger Nicole Huberfeld: Contraception Coverage Continues to Create Ripples
A number of news outlets have reported today that the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops is increasing its attack on PPACA’s definition of preventive health services to include contraception. The…
Reproductive Rights Prof Blog
Ohio Catholic College Drops Health Care Plan Over Objections to Federal Contraception Mandate
CNN: College drops health care plan over religious objections to new law, by Dan Gilgoff:A Catholic college in Ohio has apparently become the nation’s first to drop its health care…
Reproductive Rights Prof Blog
Governor Brownback Signs Kansas Bill Allowing Pharmacists To Refuse To Dispense Contraceptives
The Wichita Eagle: Brownback signs ‘conscience act’ letting pharmacists refuse to provide drugs they believe might cause abortion, by Brad Cooper:Gov. Sam Brownback has signed into law a bill that will…
Reproductive Rights Prof Blog
Many Teens Lack Knowledge About Common Contraceptive Methods, Study Suggests
Guttmacher Institute: INADEQUATE KNOWLEDGE ABOUT CONTRACEPTION IS COMMON AMONG YOUNG ADULTS, by Rebecca Wind:New Study Suggests Improving Contraceptive Knowledge May Positively Influence Behavior, Reducing Risk of Unplanned PregnancyMore than half…
Reproductive Rights Prof Blog
Contraceptive Patches and Vaginal Rings Pose Greater Risk of Blood Clots Than Pill
BBC: Vaginal rings 'riskier than contraceptive pill':Using skin patches or vaginal rings for contraception presents a higher risk of developing serious blood clots than the pill, according to researchers.A study, published on…
Reproductive Rights Prof Blog
Graphic Artist’s Poster Exhibition Portrays “4000 Years for Choice”
Huffington Post: '4000 Years Of Choice' Comes To San Francisco: Artist Heather Ault's Unique Approach To Reproductive Rights, by Robin Wilkey: "Since the days of Roe v. Wade, the pro-choice…