Monthly Archives: August 2012

Rape is never legitimate; neither is the control of a uterus by anyone other than its owner.

Posted on August 24, 2012 by womenslawproject

By Carol E. Tracy, Executive Director, Women’s Law Project Republican Todd Akin’s astounding remark — inaccurate and insensitive on SO many levels — that women’s bodies can prevent pregnancy in cases of “legitimate rape” is only the latest evidence of … Continue reading →

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WLP Celebrates the 10 Year Anniversary of Second-Parent Adoption in Pennsylvania

Posted on August 16, 2012 by womenslawproject

From WLP Staff Join the Women’s Law Project on Saturday, August 18th from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh (Shadyside), 605 Morewood Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA  for a potluck picnic celebration featuring food, fun and … Continue reading →

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DOJ Issues Ground-breaking Consent Decree Addressing Gender Bias

Posted on August 2, 2012 by nditto

By Carol E. Tracy, Esq. and Terry L. Fromson, Esq. The Women’s Law Project (WLP) commends the Department of Justice (DOJ) on its ground-breaking consent decree with the City of New Orleans, which addresses gender bias in the police response … Continue reading →

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The Affordable Care Act Extends No-Cost Preventive Care to Women

Posted on August 1, 2012 by nditto

Nikki Ditto, WLP Intern Wednesday, August 1st  is an important day for women’s health. After this date, all new insurance plans must cover certain women’s preventive health services, including contraceptives, without co-pays or deductibles. This represents an essential change in … Continue reading →

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Courts Come to Different Decisions on the ACA’s Provision Requiring Some Employers to Cover Contraception

Posted on August 1, 2012 by nditto

Mary Pat Dwyer, WLP Law Intern Two federal district court judges ruled recently on claims regarding the Affordable Care Act (ACA) provision which requires that employers providing health insurance to their employees cover reproductive health services, including birth control, emergency … Continue reading →

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