World Vasectomy Day was celebrated quite actively on November 7. Around 300 surgeons from 30 countries performed approximately 1,500 vasectomies. The event sends a strong message about family planning, parenthood and gender equality, while supporting informed choice. Women end up with the burden of family planning much more often than men do, there is no secret about it. In an effort to raise … [Read more...]
Stakes On The Hobby Lobby Birth-Control Case
The Stebelius v. Hobby Lobby Stores case heard by Supreme Court on Tuesday may raise the questions of religious freedom. But it will also likely determine how women will acquire a key provision of the Affordable Care Act that guarantees no-cost prescription contraception in most health insurance plans. The firm privately held for-profit company, Hobby Lobby’s owners, are Catholic who buy ads in … [Read more...]