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Article about controversy over US Pentagon decision to make emergency contraceptives available to female soldiers.
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Issues paper about US government guidelines on treatment of sexual assault survivors, which omit information about pregnancy prevention and emergency contraception.
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News on the announcement that the chain would reverse its former stance and begin stocking emergency contraceptives (morning-after pills) in its pharmacies.
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Discusses emergency contraception from a pro-life point of view.
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Discusses the public-health value of emergency contraception, difficulties women have obtaining the pills, and efforts in Minnesota to break down the barriers.
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International consortium promoting availability of emergency contraception and providing advice on developing local programs. Advocacy information, reports on experiences with EC in developing countries, and other materials.
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American Medical Women's Association position paper supporting the use of morning after pills and IUDs as important options.
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A thorough summary of the issues, from ReligiousTolerance.org.
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Planned Parenthood issues paper on EC's nut and bolts, effectiveness, and availability.
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Short article by the Massachusetts Catholic Conference on Directive 36 for Catholic Health Services and the provision of emergency contraceptives at hospitals.
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The American Life League advises against using emergency contraception.
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Fact sheet arguing for broader access for U.S. teenagers.
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News article about US FDA advisory committee vote in favor of over-the-counter distribution of this medication.
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US Food and Drug Administration official in charge of women's health issues resigned in protest against the decision to further delay a final ruling on whether the "morning-after pill" should be made more easily accessible.
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US FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research documents related to the proposal to move this emergency contraception medication to over-the-counter status. Includes FAQ about the drug and the review process.
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A review of different countries' laws and policies about emergency contraception.
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Washington Post reports that after the US Food and Drug Administration failed to decide whether or not to make the "morning-after" pill available without a prescription, most states are considering legislation to expand or restrict access to the drug.
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US Today reports that over-the-counter emergency contraception was the main issue in Congressional hearings on the nomination of Andrew von Eschenbach to head the Food and Drug Administration.
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Article traces the saga of the controversies and delays related to the request for U.S. FDA approval of over the counter sales of the emergency contraceptive.
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Article in Family Planning Perspectives (Joseph Winchester Brown and Matthew L. Boulton) describes results of a survey of family planning coordinators from Title X grantees.
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Results of a U.S. opinion survey.
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UK Christian organization discusses many objections to emergency contraception and programs to increase the availability of "morning after" birth control.
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Site asserts that "morning after" emergency contraception is just another abortion approach that kills a human life.
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Issues surrounding emergency contraception in Australia and initiatives to make the pills easier to obtain.
