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The Posner Show

Sarah Posner (Religion Dispatches, God's Profits) and E.J. Graff (The American Prospect, Brandeis University)

On The Posner Show, Sarah and E.J. discuss whether more aggressive efforts to restrict access to abortion and contraception have sparked a resurgent women's movement. Can we thank Rick Santorum for this—for being honest about his views on contraception in a way that most conservatives are not? E.J. makes the argument that women's bodies are an economic issue, not a "culture war" issue. E.J. is optimistic about young women seeing this an freedom issue, and their activism through Slutwalks, social media, and more. Is the fight over contraception really just a rear-guard attempt to undo health care reform? Plus: Are liberals underestimating the political clout of religious conservatives?

Recorded: Mar 19   Posted: Mar 20, 2012
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The Posner Show | Mar 20, 2012 | Sarah Posner & E.J. Graff

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