conservatives vs women

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http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/04/op...ml?ref=opinion

Op-Ed Columnist
When States Abuse Women
By NICHOLAS D. KRISTOF
Published: March 3, 2012



“The state of Texas is waging war on women and their families,” Dr. Boyd added. “The new law is demeaning and disrespectful to the women of Texas, and insulting to the doctors and nurses who care for them.”

That law is part of a war over women’s health being fought around the country — and in much of the country, women are losing. State by state, legislatures are creating new obstacles to abortions and are treating women in ways that are patronizing and humiliating.


and further down, note this:


The small proportion of women and girls who aren’t using contraceptives account for half of all abortions in America, according to Guttmacher.