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Former Texas Governor and Feminist Leader Ann Richards Dies. Farewell, sister. And Ten reasons we already miss Ann Richards.

A big welcome to a wonderful blog on women’s health that’s recently been launched, Our Bodies, Our Blog.

South Dakota voters have a real chance this November to end the nightmare that is the state abortion ban, so Us at Planned Parenthood are doing everything we can to help! We're looking for folks to host a "Potluck for South Dakota" anytime during the weekend of September 29, 30, and October 1. The potluck host to raise the most money for South Dakota and you could also WIN a trip to NYC! Thank you for signing up to host now!

A man who was fired from his job when he became a woman has won the discrimination lawsuit.

Colombian women are taking part in a sex ban to discourage their men from gang activities.

From The Associated Press:
MI state Senate panel this week is expected to consider legislation that would require abortion clinics to screen women to determine if they have been coerced or intimidated into ending their pregnancies. So who will screen for women who have been forced or "coerced" into carrying their pregnancies at hospitals, huh? Will church leaders, our own legislators and even our president be held accountable? I bet not so much.

Pakistan: Reforms of Cruel Rape Law Fail. In a blow for women's rights in Pakistan, the government's proposals for reforming the country's cruel rape laws were dropped today.

Gendered Dress Codes in the Workplace Create Controversy. Both public and private institutions have sparked controversy by promoting gender-specific dress codes for employees.

Crude Awakening. U.S. Policies in Afghanistan and Iraq Sell Out Women in Favor of Oil