--- title: Political Diagnosis date: 2023-07-24T16:30:00-04:00 canonical_url: "https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/topic/political-diagnosis" section: Blog Categories --- [Donate](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/donate) [From the Archives of Our Bodies, Our Blog](/blog)# Political Diagnosis [## 5 Things Reproductive Justice Advocates Can (Still) Be Grateful For](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/5-things-reproductive-justice-advocates-can-still-be-grateful-for)Read [In the current political climate, it's hard not to give in to fear, but we've found 5 women's health and justice bright lights that we are grateful for! ](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/5-things-reproductive-justice-advocates-can-still-be-grateful-for) [![19403044950 a6fbae6a9b 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[In the current political climate, it's hard not to give in to fear, but we've found 5 women's health and justice bright lights that we are grateful for! ](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/5-things-reproductive-justice-advocates-can-still-be-grateful-for) [## What Will Reproductive Health Access Look Like Under a New President?](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/what-will-reproductive-health-access-look-like-under-a-new-president)Read [The results of the 2016 presidential election, along with a continued Republican majority in Congress, signal potential devastating rollbacks. ](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/what-will-reproductive-health-access-look-like-under-a-new-president) [![Pexels photo 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[The results of the 2016 presidential election, along with a continued Republican majority in Congress, signal potential devastating rollbacks. ](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/what-will-reproductive-health-access-look-like-under-a-new-president) [## State of the Union in LGBT Health](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/state-of-the-union-in-lgbt-health)Read [](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/state-of-the-union-in-lgbt-health) [](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/state-of-the-union-in-lgbt-health) [## La Ley para Cosméticos Seguros Atiende un Vacío en las Regulaciones de Seguridad](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/la-ley-para-cosmeticos-seguros-atiende-un-vacio-en-las-regulaciones-de-seguridad)Read [](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/la-ley-para-cosmeticos-seguros-atiende-un-vacio-en-las-regulaciones-de-seguridad) [](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/la-ley-para-cosmeticos-seguros-atiende-un-vacio-en-las-regulaciones-de-seguridad) [## Political Diagnosis: Senate Finance Committee Considers Health Care Reform Bill](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/senate-finance-committee-considers-health-care-reform-bill)Read [](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/senate-finance-committee-considers-health-care-reform-bill) [](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/senate-finance-committee-considers-health-care-reform-bill) [## Political Diagnosis: Hijacking Healthcare Reform](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/political-diagnosis-hijacking-healthcare-reform)Read [](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/political-diagnosis-hijacking-healthcare-reform) [](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/political-diagnosis-hijacking-healthcare-reform) [## Political Diagnosis: The Summer Recess Healthcare Legislation Wrap, Plus the Latest on Efforts to Derail Reform and Dismiss Abortion](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/political-diagnosis-the-summer-recess-healthcare-legislation-wrap)Read [](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/political-diagnosis-the-summer-recess-healthcare-legislation-wrap) [](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/political-diagnosis-the-summer-recess-healthcare-legislation-wrap) [## Political Diagnosis: More on Abortion and Health Care Reform and "Third Way" Pregnancy Prevention Legislation](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/political-diagnosis-more-on-abortion-and-health-care-reform-and-third-way-pregnancy-prevention-legislation)Read [](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/political-diagnosis-more-on-abortion-and-health-care-reform-and-third-way-pregnancy-prevention-legislation) [](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/political-diagnosis-more-on-abortion-and-health-care-reform-and-third-way-pregnancy-prevention-legislation) [## Political Diagnosis, Part II: Road to the Supreme Court is Paved with Public Humiliation; Surgeon General Nominee and Abortion; Asylum for Battered Women](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/political-diagnosis-part-ii-road-to-the-white-house-is-paved-with-public-humiliation-surgeon-general-nominee-and-abortion-asylum-for-battered-women)Read [](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/political-diagnosis-part-ii-road-to-the-white-house-is-paved-with-public-humiliation-surgeon-general-nominee-and-abortion-asylum-for-battered-women) [](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/political-diagnosis-part-ii-road-to-the-white-house-is-paved-with-public-humiliation-surgeon-general-nominee-and-abortion-asylum-for-battered-women) [## Political Diagnosis: Obama Goes on Offensive for Health Reform; Abortion Debate Heats Up; Desperate for "Friends with Benefits" ...](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/political-diagnosis-obama-goes-on-offensive-for-health-reform-abortion-debate-heats-up-desperate-for-friends-with-benefits)Read [](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/political-diagnosis-obama-goes-on-offensive-for-health-reform-abortion-debate-heats-up-desperate-for-friends-with-benefits) [](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/political-diagnosis-obama-goes-on-offensive-for-health-reform-abortion-debate-heats-up-desperate-for-friends-with-benefits) [## Political Diagnosis: Global Gag Rule; Update on Conscience Clause; New Violence Against Women Advisor; The Last Word on Sarah Palin? ...](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/political-diagnosis-global-gag-rule-update-on-conscience-clause-new-violence-against-women-advisor-the-last-word-on-sarah-palin)Read [](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/political-diagnosis-global-gag-rule-update-on-conscience-clause-new-violence-against-women-advisor-the-last-word-on-sarah-palin) [](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/political-diagnosis-global-gag-rule-update-on-conscience-clause-new-violence-against-women-advisor-the-last-word-on-sarah-palin) [## Political Diagnosis, Part II: Reduce Healthcare Costs, Support Midwives; Healthcare Reform Should Leave Out Moral Values; Funding Long-Term Care ...](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/political-diagnosis-part-ii-reduce-healthcare-costs-support-midwives)Read [](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/political-diagnosis-part-ii-reduce-healthcare-costs-support-midwives) [](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/political-diagnosis-part-ii-reduce-healthcare-costs-support-midwives) [## Political Diagnosis: Legislation by August Looks Like a Longshot; The Democrat/Republican (and Democrat/Democrat) Divide; Public Insurance Plan is Not Single Payer, Repeat ...](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/political-diagnosis-legislation-by-august-looks-like-a-longshot-the-democratrepublican-and-democratdemocrat-divide-public-insurance-plan-is-not-single-payer-repeat)Read [](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/political-diagnosis-legislation-by-august-looks-like-a-longshot-the-democratrepublican-and-democratdemocrat-divide-public-insurance-plan-is-not-single-payer-repeat) [](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/political-diagnosis-legislation-by-august-looks-like-a-longshot-the-democratrepublican-and-democratdemocrat-divide-public-insurance-plan-is-not-single-payer-repeat) [## Political Diagnosis: Roadblocks and Lines (Not) Drawn in the Sand - the Week in Health Reform](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/political-diagnosis-roadblocks-and-lines-not-drawn-in-the-sand-the-week-in-health-reform)Read [](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/political-diagnosis-roadblocks-and-lines-not-drawn-in-the-sand-the-week-in-health-reform) [](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/political-diagnosis-roadblocks-and-lines-not-drawn-in-the-sand-the-week-in-health-reform) [## Political Diagnosis: The Latest on Health Reform Legislation in the House and Senate; Awaiting News From the White House Council on Women & Girls; The FDA's Full Plate ...](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/political-diagnosis-the-latest-on-health-reform-legislation-and-more)Read [](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/political-diagnosis-the-latest-on-health-reform-legislation-and-more) [](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/political-diagnosis-the-latest-on-health-reform-legislation-and-more) [## Political Diagnosis: Single Payer Advocates Get Hearing; Obama to Speak Before AMA; Congressional TriCaucus Takes on Health Disparities; Healthy Families Act ...](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/single-payer-advocates-get-hearing-and-more)Read [](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/single-payer-advocates-get-hearing-and-more) [](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/single-payer-advocates-get-hearing-and-more) [## Political Diagnosis: Single-Payer Advocates Get Hearing; Sen. Kennedy's Bill Makes the Rounds; Obama and the Common Ground Fail; Time to Repeal Hyde Amendment ...](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/political-diagnosis-single-payer-advocates-get-hearing)Read [](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/political-diagnosis-single-payer-advocates-get-hearing) [](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/political-diagnosis-single-payer-advocates-get-hearing) [## Political Diagnosis: Conservative Groups Fight Health Care Reform; Bills May Split Over Public Option; High Cost of Care in Texas and More ...](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/political-diagnosis-conservative-groups-fight-health-care-reform-bills-may-split-over-public-option-high-cost-of-care-in-texas-and-more)Read [](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/political-diagnosis-conservative-groups-fight-health-care-reform-bills-may-split-over-public-option-high-cost-of-care-in-texas-and-more) [](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/political-diagnosis-conservative-groups-fight-health-care-reform-bills-may-split-over-public-option-high-cost-of-care-in-texas-and-more) [## Political Diagnosis: Supreme Court Pick Due Soon; Hamburg Confirmed as FDA Commissioner; Senators Demand Public Insurance Option; Single-Payer Advocates Keep up Fight ...](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/political-diagnosis-supreme-court-pick-due-soon-and-more)Read [](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/political-diagnosis-supreme-court-pick-due-soon-and-more) [](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/political-diagnosis-supreme-court-pick-due-soon-and-more) [## Oprah is Not Your Doctor and Much, Much More](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/oprah-is-not-your-doctor-and-much-much-more)Read [](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/oprah-is-not-your-doctor-and-much-much-more) [](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/oprah-is-not-your-doctor-and-much-much-more) ![](/assets/img/monogram.webp)### *Why You Can* **Trust Us** - We rigorously evaluate all content - We embrace a reproductive justice framework - We don’t accept ads or sell products - We reject funding from the pharmaceutical industry - We counter misinformation and disinformation - We address the social, political, and economic factors that affect health and sexuality [read more](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/why-you-can-trust-us) Share [](javascript:void();)[](javascript:void();)[](javascript:void();)[](javascript:void();)