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We came to the painful conclusion that we don’t have the resources and infrastructure to continue our main programs using paid staff. Instead we will transition to a volunteer-led 501(c)3 that will mainly advocate for women’s health and social justice. Earlier this year,OBOS held a retreat to determine our future. We came to the painful conclusion that we don’t have the resources and infrastructure to continue our main programs using paid staff. Instead we will transition to a volunteer-led 501(c)3 that will mainly advocate for women’s health and social justice. March 20, 2018 Religion-Restricted Healthcare and its Effects on Reproductive Health Needs Read In my last year of medical school, I began looking into residency programs in obstetrics and gynecology. My first interview of the season was at a Catholic-affiliated hospital. Read In my last year of medical school, I began looking into residency programs in obstetrics and gynecology. My first interview of the season was at a Catholic-affiliated hospital. February 28, 2018 Faith, Not Contraception, at the Heart of Trump's Family Planning Funding Read Under the Trump administration, Title X, the federal family planning program, will prioritize funding for abstinence and faith-based family planning, according to the announcement finally released last week. Read Under the Trump administration, Title X, the federal family planning program, will prioritize funding for abstinence and faith-based family planning, according to the announcement finally released last week. February 5, 2018 Safe and Supported: Inside the DIY Abortion Movement Read As abortion becomes harder to access, more and more women are taking matters into their own hands with self-managed abortion—buying abortion pills on the internet and using them without medical supervision. Read As abortion becomes harder to access, more and more women are taking matters into their own hands with self-managed abortion—buying abortion pills on the internet and using them without medical supervision. February 1, 2018 What Have We Learned From the Survivors of Larry Nassar? Read The hundreds of Larry Nassar abuse survivors who bravely revealed themselves and bared their pain for the world to see have done their part. Now it’s time for society and institutions to do theirs. Read The hundreds of Larry Nassar abuse survivors who bravely revealed themselves and bared their pain for the world to see have done their part. Now it’s time for society and institutions to do theirs. January 18, 2018 Why One Montana County Wants A "Crackdown" On Pregnant Women Read The Big Horn County Attorney General's office is calling on pregnant women to “self-report” themselves to the sheriff’s office if they use alcohol or non-prescribed drugs. Read The Big Horn County Attorney General's office is calling on pregnant women to “self-report” themselves to the sheriff’s office if they use alcohol or non-prescribed drugs. January 12, 2018 The Sad State of Sexual Health Education in Physician Training Read The average medical school student, over the course of 4 years, receives just 3-10 hours of sexual health education. Here's why we need to do better. Read The average medical school student, over the course of 4 years, receives just 3-10 hours of sexual health education. Here's why we need to do better. January 3, 2018 Will This Black Mother's Death Spark the Change We Need? Read Black women in the U.S., regardless of income level or education level, are three to four times more likely to die from pregnancy and childbirth complications than white women. Read Black women in the U.S., regardless of income level or education level, are three to four times more likely to die from pregnancy and childbirth complications than white women. December 28, 2017 Putting Health First: The Global Business of International Commercial Surrogacy Read OBOS has long been known for calling attention to women’s health concerns that are overlooked due to financial profit, insensitivity or simple ignorance. One recent example is international commercial surrogacy, which has grown into a global business. Read OBOS has long been known for calling attention to women’s health concerns that are overlooked due to financial profit, insensitivity or simple ignorance. One recent example is international commercial surrogacy, which has grown into a global business. December 6, 2017 Art Not Just For Art’s Sake Read OBOS founders received one of the 2017 Sackler Center First Awards, which honor extraordinary women who are first in their fields. Read OBOS founders received one of the 2017 Sackler Center First Awards, which honor extraordinary women who are first in their fields. November 27, 2017 "Our Bodies, Ourselves" in Luganda: Changing the Course of Ugandan Women’s Health and Rights Read OBOS global partner Diana Namumbejja Abwoye has just published a print booklet based on "Our Bodies, Ourselves" for women and girls in Uganda. Read OBOS global partner Diana Namumbejja Abwoye has just published a print booklet based on "Our Bodies, Ourselves" for women and girls in Uganda. November 22, 2017 Different Waves, Same Wavelength: Intergenerational Reflections on Feminism Read My friend Norma is 85 years old. I am 23. On the day we first met, we sipped lemonade in the hot sunshine, and an hour-long meeting turned into three. Read My friend Norma is 85 years old. I am 23. On the day we first met, we sipped lemonade in the hot sunshine, and an hour-long meeting turned into three. November 21, 2017 #NoChoice: Stories of Abortion Read #NoChoice encourages us to “think about what America would be like for men and women if Roe v. Wade were no longer the law of the land." Read #NoChoice encourages us to “think about what America would be like for men and women if Roe v. Wade were no longer the law of the land." November 6, 2017 "Uber of Birth Control" in the Crosshairs of Anti-Abortion Activists Read Nurx, a telemedicine app that delivers contraceptives to people via the mail, is encountering resistant from anti-abortion activists. Read Nurx, a telemedicine app that delivers contraceptives to people via the mail, is encountering resistant from anti-abortion activists. October 16, 2017 The Trump Administration's Latest Plan To Dismantle Reproductive Rights Read A proposed draft of a new HSS strategic plan says life begins at conception and pits the rights of women against the rights of the "unborn." Read A proposed draft of a new HSS strategic plan says life begins at conception and pits the rights of women against the rights of the "unborn." October 10, 2017 Bollywood Birds and Bees Read Read October 5, 2017 Let's Talk About Sex--And Reproductive Justice Read Thanks to the reproductive justice collective SisterSong, reproductive justice is a phrase and a concept well-known today. Thanks to the reproductive justice collective SisterSong, reproductive justice is a phrase and a concept well-known today. September 21, 2017 Chasing Global Surrogacy Read Surrogacy hubs – countries where gestational mothers can be easily and cheaply hired within unregulated markets – pop up and out of sight quickly. Read Surrogacy hubs – countries where gestational mothers can be easily and cheaply hired within unregulated markets – pop up and out of sight quickly. September 8, 2017 Preventing Sexual Assault on College Campuses: What Works? Read Young people ages 18 -24 are most at risk for sexual violence. What can colleges do to empower women and promote social norms that protect against violence? Read Young people ages 18 -24 are most at risk for sexual violence. What can colleges do to empower women and promote social norms that protect against violence? August 31, 2017 How Safe and Effective Are Bioidentical Hormone Therapies? Read Bioidentical hormone use has surged in recent years, but many women don't realize that there is little research on their safety or effectiveness. Bioidentical hormone use has surged in recent years, but many women don't realize that there is little research on their safety or effectiveness. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8