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‘Personhood’ bill introduced in Virginia

By | 12.01.11 | 6:52 pm | More from The Florida Independent

Undaunted by the failure of similar initiatives across the country, Virginia legislator Bob Marshall has introduced a bill that would define life as beginning at the moment of conception.

Michigan health depts targeting HIV-positive pregnant women unfairly, experts say

By | 12.01.11 | 4:49 pm

On World AIDS Day, President Barack Obama declared that America is on its way to defeating the global pandemic known as the AIDS virus. At an online conference Thursday, the President announced more funding ($50 million more) for HIV/AIDS treatment in the U.S. and a higher target goal More…

VIDEO: Marco Rubio to return to CPAC

By | 11.29.11 | 10:18 am | More from The Florida Independent

The American Conservative Union announced today that Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., will be returning to the group’s annual Conservative Political Action Conference (known as CPAC) in February.

Sheriffs Association says jails have rules for shackling pregnant women, new bill unnecessary

By | 11.15.11 | 5:03 pm | More from The Florida Independent

Responding to a new bill introduced in the Florida Legislature, spokespeople for the Florida Sheriffs Association say that jails are not neglecting the health and safety of incarcerated pregnant women.

New study shows millions of women rely on birth control pills for non-contraceptive purposes

By | 11.15.11 | 4:46 pm | More from The Florida Independent

A new study from the Guttmacher Institute find that 14 percent of birth control pill users take the pill for non-contraceptive purposes.

Allen West featured on Planned Parenthood’s list of ‘chumps’

By | 11.14.11 | 5:54 pm | More from The Florida Independent

Planned Parenthood’s new “Women are Watching” campaign features Allen West on its list of “chumps,” a designation reserved for congressmen and congresswomen with the lowest scores on women’s health policies.

Crisis pregnancy centers join anti-abortion groups in support of N.C. ultrasound law

By | 11.11.11 | 10:40 am | More from The Florida Independent

Crisis pregnancy centers have joined anti-abortion groups that filed a motion to intervene in a court ruling blocking the implementation of a North Carolina law that would have forced doctors to show women an ultrasound and describe it to them before providing an abortion.

Not all are pleased with new Iowa Senate GOP leader

By | 11.11.11 | 10:20 am | More from The Iowa Independent

State Sen. Jerry Behn (R-Boone) will serve as the Senate Republican leader, the caucus decided after a closed-door meeting Thursday. But it appears some rifts in the minority party may remain, despite Republicans insisting they’ll be united.

Hospitals seeking a reduction in medically unnecessary C-sections

By | 11.10.11 | 1:59 pm | More from The Florida Independent

The Detroit Free Press reports that hospitals in Michigan are taking on a project that helps reduce the number of medically unnecessary C-sections in the state.

Florida legislation would set rules for shackling of pregnant women in prisons

By | 11.10.11 | 9:12 am | More from The Florida Independent

Advocates for legislation that would create humane rules for the shackling of incarcerated pregnant women say the law would fill a present gap in jail policies in Florida, despite claims by the Florida Department of Corrections that the measure is unnecessary.