Reality Cast

Rachel Maddow and NPR had good coverage of Roe's 40th anniversary. Amanda takes a look at what they got right. Also, Captain Awkard comes on to tell everyone to love themselves. Well, most of you, anyway.

Debra Hauser tells us why it's so important to share abortion stories. Why is the Violence Against Women Act not getting renewed? Also, NPR does a bang-up job covering the Hobby Lobby lawsuit.

Andrea Grimes updates us on what's happening to Texas family planning funding. Also: review of the Steubenville rape case and a look at Virginia's new abortion regulations.

Scott Lemieux breaks down 2012 and lays out what to expect in 2013 in the Supreme Court. Michigan passes a grotesque anti-abortion law, and Philadelphia high schools install free condom dispensers.

Pressure on the White House to rethink the restrictions on Plan B intensifies. Right wing pundits celebrate Christmas by attacking women. Also, a doctor speaks out about the dangers of home birth. Editor's note: This podcast contains an interview with Dr. Amy Tuteur, whose work and opinions on home birth are widely challenged.  The interview and contents of this podcast reflect the author and interviewee alone, and are  in no way meant to imply RH Reality Check's support of the views expressed.

Once again, the right gets all wound up about Sandra Fluke. The last abortion clinic in Mississippi is threatened again. Also, a filmmaker asks why do young women have sex?

Ohio sees two major anti-choice bills die in the Senate. ACOG recommends that birth control pills be sold OTC. "Parks and Recreation" satirizes anti-choicers.

An unnecessary death raises more questions about Ireland's abortion ban. Republicans continue not to understand pro-choice voters, and pushing for OTC emergency contraception a year after the terrible HHS ruling against it.

How do pro-choice activists pull out such an awesome defeat of Amendment 6 in Florida? An examination. Also, more reporting on conservative reaction to major anti-choice electoral losses. read more

Breaking down the election and looking at how reproductive rights played a role in how it all went down. Also, Jennifer Nelson will be on to talk about the complex relationship between women’s magazines and their audiences. read more

A very silly Lena Dunham ad causes a right wing meltdown. Texas Planned Parenthood is running out of options, and Michelle Chen reports on how abortion restrictions are affecting clinics on the ground. read more

Virginia abortion restrictions cause a major government official to resign. Gawker outs a notorious Reddit sexual predator. Also: How non-traditional friendships remake our idea of what friendship can be. read more

A plea to the media to ask politicians about policy and not personal views on abortion. The HPV vaccine doesn't lead to sex, but figure skating can lead a gender studies professor to write a book. read more

The war on women reaches the point where celebrities start fighting back aggressively. Nancy Northup of the Center for Reproductive Rights explains. Also: Why we need to end abortion stigma. read more

An online video puts every crappy anti-contraception argument in one place. "Call the Midwife" makes reproductive health care policy exciting, and Jessica Valenti asks why have kids. read more