Tag Archives: reproductive rights

Virginia House of Delegates Passes “Personhood” Bill

Posted on by

Virginia State Legislature Building

Just last week I posted a piece about my home state of Virginia and it’s stand on a number of the most significant issues in our nation’s history since slavery.  Richmond is changing. When I go home to Virginia to visit family I often feel like the state is becoming more diverse, tolerant, liberal and open.  Richmond, the capital city, now has some great bars and clubs, ethnic restaurants, a performing arts scene.  But seated there is a state legislature that does things like those described in this report.

On a 66-32 vote, the state’s House of Delegates has passed legislation to define life as beginning at conception.

After a passionate debate, the House also voted 63-36 to pass legislation to require women to undergo ultrasounds before abortion.

Why, Virginia, why?

Continue reading →

International Day of Climate Action and Condoms

Posted on by

Today is the International Day of Climate Action, with more than This was one of over 5,200 events happening around the world. This was one of them. Read about events in and near Boston at Boston.com. There is a great collection of images on Flickr.

Students in Cebu City, Philippines gather in a giant 350 for a photo. (Photo Credit by Vito Selma)

Students in Cebu City, Philippines gather in a giant 350 for a photo. (Photo Credit by Vito Selma)

In this image, Bright Academy students from Cebu City, Philippines joined blogger Esperanza Garcia and people all over the world to make a 350 statement and take a stand for a safe climate future. The photo will be printed in local and national newspapers to spread awareness of 350.

One of the more curious creations is the collage by the International Planned Parenthood Federation/Western Hemisphere Region which consists of 350 condoms. Continue reading →