The most surprising aspect of George Tiller’s murder was that it had taken so long, writes Jeff Sparrow.
Abortion
RIP George Tiller, courageous abortionist
The killing of George Tiller in Kansas is a reminder, as if we needed one, of why so few doctors dare to become abortion providers outside big cities, writes Emily Bazelon.
The no-choice President
Is gay marriage sinking the pro-abortion movement? asks Jeffrey Lord.
Is the recession causing more abortions?
No-one wants her most intimate decisions to be driven by money. At the same time, opting not to have a child you can’t afford to raise can be a realistic and responsible-if painful-choice, argues Annie Murphy Paul.
Obama tackles abortion
President Obama made a bold step on the weekend, facing scrutiny and protestors to give a speech on abortion where he called for both sides to find some “common ground” on the issue.
The Judy Blume abortion war
The author of books for teens — like Are you there God, it’s me Margaret — has found herself in hot water after she used Mothers’ Day to support Planned Parenthood.
Your Say: Daily Mail readers' feedback: VB defends its beery philanthrophic Anzac Day appeal
Today, VB’s group manager Paul Donaldson defends the Raise a Glass Appeal for Anzac Day. And Crikey readers weigh in on everything from the Republic to the Westgate Bridge.
Queensland’s ‘antiquated and repressive’ abortion laws
The incoming Queensland government should follow the lead of Victoria and send the abortion laws to the Law Reform Commission for review, writes Dr Caroline de Costa.
Australia gets an F for sexual and reproductive health
Australia fares quite badly on s-xual and reproductive health indicators, including rates of teen pregnancy, s-xually transmitted disease and abortion, writes Jenny Ejlak.
Brennan says Victoria’s rights charter is wrong; should we be worried?
Is Frank Brennan the right person to be heading Kevin Rudd’s national consultation on a charter of rights? Asks Greg Barns.
So Conroy’s Internet filter won’t block political speech, eh?
Conroy’s protecting us from ped-philes, stopping terrorists, that sort of thing. It’s like the regulation we have for TV, films and books. Except it’s not. It’s not even close, writes Stilgherrian.
Decriminalising abortion — what now for the other states?
What are the implications for other states, now that abortion has been decriminalised in Victoria, asks Caroline DeCosta.
Let’s have some common sense on abortion laws
For women who are in the position of needing an abortion, they are in a “lose-lose” situation - whatever decision they make has negative consequences, writes Professor Gab Kovacs.
Legal complexities of the Catholic abortion stance
The Catholic Church is sanctioning medical professionals clearly breaching their duty of care to a patient and possibly exposing them to manslaughter charges because of their deliberate inaction, writes Greg Barns.
Abortion in Catholic hospitals: what would Jesus do?
What would Jesus do…if he was the CEO of a catholic hospital confronted with the proposed new abortion laws currently before the Victorian Parliament?
The Crikey Ethicist: The politics of tragedy
The idea of tragedy has been exiled from our political culture, writes John Armstrong.
Abortion debate evokes memories of the ALP split
Even in Queensland the anniversary wasn’t getting much publicity, but 50 years ago the state was gripped by one of Australia’s great political dramas, writes Charles Richardson.
