Read news articles, editorials, and other media coverage for Proposition 85.
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September 26, 2008
DiCamillo, Mark and Mervin Field. Voters narrowly favoring Prop 4 - The parental notification of abortion by minor initiative, San Francisco Sentinel
June 09, 2008
Lauer, George. Abortion notification, kids' hospitals return to ballot, California Healthline
May 30, 2008
Goldmacher, Shane. The rematch's rematch: Abortion notification again on the ballot, Sacramento Bee
April 14, 2008
Ainsworth. Bill. Abortion notification backers not giving up, San Diego Union Tribune
April 20, 2007
Richman, Josh. Abortion foes doubt ruling will impact state; Groups, however, may push measure requiring parental notification for minors, Daily Review Online
March 09, 2007
It's for the Birds ... and the Bees, California Catholic Daily
February 15, 2007
Burk, Martha. Money talks, Ms. Magazine
January 23, 2007
Cobb, Nikki. Roe v. Wade revisited; On anniversary of ruling, speakers issue warning, San Bernardino County Sun
January 18, 2007
Wiebe, Stacey. Passing the torch; The 34th anniversary of Roe v. Wade brings with it the next generation of reproductive rights activists, Ventura County Reporter
January 16, 2007
Judge Hears State Challenge to Federal Abortion Provisions, California Healthline
December 08, 2006
Senate Approves FDA Commissioner, California Healthline
November 30, 2006
Levey, Curt. Life after Roe; Hysterical references to "back-alley abortions" are absurd, National Review
November 17, 2006
Doyle, Paula. Prop 85's defeat reflects inability to reach the 'mushy middle', The Tidings
November 16, 2006
Drake, Tim. Pro-lifers lose on ballot measures 0-4, National Catholic Register
November 09, 2006
Campaign for Real Teen Safety. Prop 85 defeated, Bay Area Indymedia
November 08, 2006
Hohmann, James. Parental notice measure fails, Stanford Daily
November 08, 2006
Voters reject Prop. 85 on abortion notification, CBS 5.com
November 08, 2006
Gordon, Rachel. ABORTION: Early returns reject Prop. 85, which requires doctors to notify unwed teen's parents, San Francisco Chronicle
November 08, 2006
Parental Notification Measure Rejected, California Healthline
November 08, 2006
California Healthline Highlights Election Results, California Healthline
November 07, 2006
Ertelt, Steven. California Planned Parenthood runs false abortion ad on Prop 85, LifeNews.com (Helena, MT)
November 07, 2006
Ostrom, Mary Anne. California voters appeared ready to pass ..., Contra Costa Times
November 07, 2006
False and deceptive TV ad blitz against Prop 85, Christian News Wire (press release)
November 06, 2006
Andermann, Tessa and Peter Simon. Op-Ed: Proposition 85 should not pass, Stanford Daily
November 06, 2006
Tobacco Tax Opponents Cite Effect on School Funding, California Healthline
November 06, 2006
Lathbury, Donald. The Prop 85 maze, California Majority Report
November 06, 2006
Dornaus, Deborah. Give parents their rights back, Napa Valley Register Online
November 05, 2006
Reinsmith, Lindsay. California's Props: The same old story, Stanford Progressive
November 05, 2006
Finn, J.T. Five doctors endorse Prop. 85 in new web ad, Christian News Wire (press release)
November 05, 2006
Editorial. Who and what The Bee has endorsed for Tuesday's balloting, Modesto Bee
November 05, 2006
Howry, Joe R. The blurry-eyed voters; Knowing issues, candidates daunting, but worth it, Ventura County Star
November 04, 2006
Patno, Noelle. California Proposition 85, parental notification on abortion, makes sense, LifeNews.com (Helena, MT)
November 03, 2006
Proposition 85: A Libertarian perspective, Stanford Review
November 03, 2006
Yazdy, Pegah. California's Prop. 85 to require consent for abortions, State Hornet (Sacramento)
November 03, 2006
Calif. voters to consider parental notification measure, Catholic Online (Bakersfield)
November 03, 2006
Children's Health Care Focus of a Second Term for Schwarzenegger, California Healthline
November 03, 2006
Ettinger, David S. Supreme Court got it right; no need to approve Proposition 85, Ventura County Star
November 03, 2006
Mansueto, Daniel. Prop. 85: Allowing parents to be there for their children in crisis, The Tidings
November 03, 2006
Kwon, Sue. Proposition 85 race still wide open, CBS 5 (San Francisco)
November 02, 2006
Shore, Ben. Protect women's rights no matter her age, San Diego Daily Aztec
November 02, 2006
Marelius, John. State propositions tighten up; Tax initiatives lose steam; two other measures under 50% mark, Field Poll finds, San Diego Union-Tribune
November 02, 2006
Russo, Frank D. Field Poll shows very close races on Propositions 85 (abortion), 86 (tobacco tax), and 87 (oil severance tax). Prop 90 (government regulation) is now losing 42-35; Turnout by Democrats, Independents, and minor party voters can have big impacts on outcomes, California Progress Report
November 02, 2006
Sklar, Susan, M.D. Proposition 85 is bad for the health and safety of teens in California: Why I oppose it as a physician, California Progress Report
November 02, 2006
Yes on 85. Students show surprising support for Proposition 85, Christian News Wire (press release)
November 02, 2006
Field Poll: Voters Appear Split on Propositions 85, 86, California Healthline
November 02, 2006
Proposition 85 (California), ProgressiveU.org
November 02, 2006
Farabee, Mindy. The abortion battle continues, LA City Beat
November 01, 2006
Patno, Noelle. Op-Ed: Supporting Prop. 85 just makes sense, Stanford Daily
October 30, 2006
Araujo, Mishan. Op-Ed: Prop. 85 would place vulnerable teens in danger, Stanford Daily
October 30, 2006
Hecht, Peter. Ad watch: Ad warns of abusive parents of pregnant teens, Sacramento Bee
October 30, 2006
Editorial. No on Prop. 85, Stanford Daily
October 30, 2006
Stahl, Peter L. Proposition 85: Parental notification for minors getting abortions – NO (Again), California Progress Report
October 30, 2006
Editorial. Election endorsements '06, UCSD Guardian Online
October 29, 2006
Hoffman, Allison. Wealthy San Diego publisher bankrolls anti-abortion measure, San Jose Mercury News
October 29, 2006
Dolbee, Sandi. Parental notice bankrolled by weekly's owner, San Diego Union-Tribune
October 28, 2006
Hernandez, Marjorie. Prop. 85 sets off emotional hailstorm; Initiative requires minors to notify guardians before an abortion, Ventura County Star
October 27, 2006
Soe, Katie. VOX mobilizes against passage of Proposition 85, The Student Life (Claremont
October 27, 2006
Lelchuk, Ilene. ELECTIONS 2006: Proposition 85; Teens' relationship with parents key to view on abortion measure, San Francisco Chronicle
October 27, 2006
Planned Parenthood v. parents; Proposition 85 is a showdown between abortion industry and parental rights, Christian News Wire (press release)
October 27, 2006
Abortion facts: California law, church teaching and Prop 85, The Tidings
October 27, 2006
A reflective Catholic voter's guide to Nov. 7, The Tidings
October 25, 2006
McCutcheon, Laura. Statewide mock election -- Students vote, Ukiah Daily Journal
October 25, 2006
RH Reality Check. Think outside your bubble: New campaign ad from CA's "No on 85", Political Cortex (New York)
October 24, 2006
Latino Community Debates Parental Notification Measure, California Healthline
October 24, 2006
Mitchell, Claire and Andy Stokols. Minors' abortion rights initiative stirs up conflict, Berkeley Daily Californian
October 24, 2006
Salladay, Robert. Abortion foes use secret recordings for Prop. 85, Los Angeles Times
October 23, 2006
Hecht, Peter. Campaign 2006: Latino votes seen as key to measure, Sacramento Bee
October 23, 2006
Estes, Heather Saunders. Worries of a mother about Prop. 85, California Progress Report
October 23, 2006
Parental Notification Measure Discussed, California Healthline
October 23, 2006
Miranda, Nanette. Latino voters key to Proposition 85, abc7news.com (San Francisco)
October 23, 2006
Jensen, Carol. Reality check by Carol Jensen, Desert Dispatch (Barstow)
October 23, 2006
Propostion 85 [sic]: Critical vote, ABC30.com (Fresno)
October 23, 2006
Thomas, Ayesha. Latino vote could decide Proposition 85, KXTV (Sacramento)
October 23, 2006
Prop 85 hinders progress in teen sexual health, Paly Voice (Palo Alto)
October 21, 2006
Menard, William. Proposition would require parental notification for teen abortions, Claremont Courier
October 20, 2006
Hearden, Tim. Prop. 85 requires parents be told of abortion plan; Foes say girl's rights at risk; backers say more time, facts are needed, Redding Record-Searchlight
October 20, 2006
Sattler, Scott. Proposition 85: First, do no harm, Eureka Times-Standard
October 20, 2006
Cohen, Harvey and Jonathan S. Berek. Prop. 85 is health care hindrance, San Jose Mercury News
October 20, 2006
Allen-Taylor, Douglas. Props. 83, 85 and 90 seek to change California laws, Berkeley Daily Planet
October 20, 2006
Editorial. Our view: Vote no on Proposition 85; Ideally, pregnant youth will consult their parents, but no constitutional amendment can force dialogue, Merced Sun-Star
October 20, 2006
Editorial. One-size-for-all law a bad idea; Star urges a no vote on Prop. 85, Ventura County Star
October 20, 2006
Editorial. All but two should end up on scrap heap; OUR VIEW: Many of propositions may sound good, but voters need to look further, San Bernardino County Sun
October 20, 2006
Editorial. All but two should end up on scrap heap; OUR VIEW: Many of propositions may sound good, but voters need to look further, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
October 20, 2006
Editorial. Editorial: One-size-for-all law a bad idea; Star urges a no vote on Prop. 85, Ventura County Star
October 19, 2006
Uhrich, Kevin. Try, try again, Pasadena Weekly
October 19, 2006
Szymanski, Zak. Community speaks out against 85, Bay Area Reporter
October 19, 2006
Russo, Frank D. Anti-choice voters will flock to polls on Prop. 85 and pass measure defeated in special election if we don't get our vote out, California Progress Report
October 19, 2006
Boerger, Paul. Parental notification proposition debated, Mount Shasta Herald
October 18, 2006
Times Staff & Wire reports. Board votes to oppose abortion measure, Los Angeles Times
October 18, 2006
Editorial. Proposition 85 still doesn't warrant support, The Argus
October 18, 2006
Cohen, Harvey H., MD, PhD and Jonathan S. Berek MD, MMS. Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Submits Op-Ed Regarding Proposition 85, Business Wire (press release)
October 18, 2006
Snortland, Ellen. No, no, no!!!, Pasadena Weekly
October 18, 2006
Editorial. Just say no to propositions, Stockton Record
October 18, 2006
Editorial. As we see it: Just say no to these measures, Santa Cruz Sentinel
October 17, 2006
Hall, Carla. Aborion initiative puts focus on girls' welfare; Backers and foes of Proposition 85 disagree on the ramifications of parental notification, Los Angeles Times
October 16, 2006
Hindery, Robin. Parental notification supporters try again; If the debate around Proposition 85 sounds familiar, it should. Both sides on this abortion issue say initiative is similar to measure defeated last year, Torrance Daily Breeze
October 16, 2006
Shrider, Marylee. Shrider: Parents have the right to know about teen's abortion, Bakersfield Californian
October 14, 2006
Editorial. No on Proposition 85, Daily News of Los Angeles
October 13, 2006
Goldberg, Molly. San Francisco queer community speaks OUT against Proposition 85, Bay Area Indymedia
October 13, 2006
Editorial. Proposition 85 is intrusive, again, Visalia Times Delta
October 13, 2006
Editorial. Should the California Constitution be amended to require notification of the parent or legal guardian of an unemancipated pregnant minor at least 48 hours before performing an abortion?, La Prensa San Diego
October 12, 2006
Editorial. Still against it; State shouldn't mandate communication, Vacaville Reporter
October 12, 2006
Editorial. The Independent's 2006 endorsements (No on 85), Santa Barbara Independent
October 12, 2006
Editorial. Endorsements 2006 (Yes on 85), San Francisco Examiner
October 11, 2006
Feder Ostrov, Barbara. Parental notice of abortion on ballot; Voters narrowly rejected similar measure last year, San Jose Mercury News
October 10, 2006
Editorial. Don’t count them out, Berkeley Daily Californian
October 10, 2006
Editorial. Vote NO on Prop. 85, Bakersfield Californian
October 10, 2006
Editorial. No on 85; Mandate won't help teens from dysfunctional families, Santa Rosa Press Democrat
October 09, 2006
Gordon, Rachel. Campaign 2006; Proposition 85; Parental notification for abortion back on ballot; Voters rejected a similar measure in election last fall, San Francisco Chronicle
October 09, 2006
Hindery, Robin. Teen-abortion measure reappears on the ballot, Modesto Bee
October 09, 2006
Editorial. Vote no on Prop. 85, North County Times
October 08, 2006
Editorial. Vote no on Prop. 85, Contra Costa Times
October 08, 2006
Abortion initiative rekindles old debate, KCBS
October 08, 2006
Editorial. Our choices on the ballot propositions, Santa Maria Times
October 07, 2006
Cardine, Sara. Prop. 85: Doctors must tell parents before abortion, Stockton Record
October 07, 2006
Johnson, Darrah D. No on Prop. 85: Proposition is still a bad idea, North County Times
October 06, 2006
Hayworth, Phil. Different folks: A few issues distinguish Democrat Cathleen Galgiani and Republican Gerry Machado in the 17th Assembly District race, Tracy Press
October 06, 2006
Malik, Sara and Sona Arutyunyan. ASUC takes a stand on abortion proposition, Daily Californian
October 06, 2006
Bishop, Elizabeth. Voters to decide on parental notification for minors seeking abortions, KXTV (Sacramento)
October 05, 2006
Elias, Tom. Parental notice could put some teens in danger, Torrance Daily Breeze
October 05, 2006
Goldmacher, Shane. Politics from the pulpit, Capitol Weekly
October 05, 2006
Editorial. No on Proposition 85, Fresno Bee
October 04, 2006
Hutchison, Sue. Hutchison: Desperate teens are not well-served by Prop. 85, San Jose Mercury News
October 04, 2006
Editorial. Yes on 85 -- Notify parents before minors get abortions, Antelope Valley Press
October 03, 2006
LA Cardinal Mahony issues Special taped message to Catholics on pro-life proposition, Life Site News (Niagara Falls, NY)
October 02, 2006
Ainsworth, Bill. Prop. 85 has abortion debate back in spotlight, San Diego Union-Tribune
October 02, 2006
Editorial. Abortion notification measure fails to ensure teenagers' safety, Desert Sun (Palm Springs)
October 02, 2006
Editorial. An assault on abortion rights, San Francisco Chronicle
October 02, 2006
Mantle, Larry. Audio file: RealPlayer needed. Proposition 85, KPCC's Air Talk
October 01, 2006
Schneir, Cathy and Harvey Schneir. Prop. 85 needed, Ventura County Star
October 01, 2006
Teenagers won't be safe with Prop. 85, The Reporter [Vacaville]
October 01, 2006
Harrison, Dian. Even after defeat last year, parental notirication on ballet [sic] again, Bay Area Business Woman
October 01, 2006
Saunders, Debra J. A parent's right to know, San Francisco Chronicle
September 29, 2006
Editorial. 'Yes' on parent-notification measure, Daily Breeze (Torrance, CA)
September 29, 2006
Kitaura, Cody. NOW preparing for statewide elecition, State Hornet Online (Sacramento)
September 29, 2006
Doyle, Paula. Prop 85 backers prepare for busy Respect Life Month, The Tidings
September 28, 2006
Editorial. Balancing rights of girls, parents on abortions, San Diego Union-Tribune
September 28, 2006
Editorial. Restore parental rights and responsibilities: Yes on 85, Paradise Post
September 27, 2006
Wisckol, Martin. Prop. 73 returns as 85, Orange County Register
September 27, 2006
Arnold, Lori. Parental notification measure returns to California voters, Christian Examiner
September 27, 2006
Editorial. No on 85, Riverside Press-Enterprise
September 26, 2006
Faulk, James. Arkley ponies up for Prop. 85, Times-Standard (Eureka, CA)
September 26, 2006
Pampuch, Lisa. Sex offender and abortion Props. -- Think before voting, Gilroy Dispatch
September 25, 2006
Editorial. No on Proposition 85; It's this year's version of Proposition 73, yet another measure that would require minors to notify parents before getting an abortion, Los Angeles Times
September 25, 2006
Prop. 85 pits parental rights against teenage privacy; Same as previous measure -- With problem language removed, NBC San Diego
September 25, 2006
Editorial. Proposicion 85 no ayuda a la familia, La Opinion
September 23, 2006
Hindery, Robin. Parental notification back on ballot; Rhetoric already ratcheting up, Monterey County Herald
September 22, 2006
Gisla, John. Another view: Yes on 85, Sacramento Bee
September 22, 2006
Campeau, Dina. A misunderstanding – and a clear no on Prop 85, Gilroy Dispatch
September 22, 2006
Editorial. $42.7 billion in questions, Gilroy Dispatch
September 21, 2006
Editorial. Prop. 85: Misguided attempt to help girls, San Jose Mercury News
September 19, 2006
Mansueto, Daniel. Prop. 85 vital for parents, pregnant child in crisis, San Jose Mercury News
September 19, 2006
Hindery, Robin. Abortion measure before voters--again, Sacramento Union
September 18, 2006
Springer, Julia. Don't let Trojan horse measure loose in state, Ventura County Star
September 18, 2006
Editorial. No on Prop. 85: Notification still won't help, Modesto Bee
September 14, 2006
Sorenson, Saundra. Unnecessary measures: Redux, VC Reporter (Ventura County)
September 12, 2006
Editorial: No on Proposition 85; Reject government-imposed communication, Sacramento Bee
September 06, 2006
Davis, Kelly. Holman's crusade, Part II, San Diego CityBEAT
September 01, 2006
Viggiano, Paul. Who wants Proposition 85 to fail in November?, Daily Breeze (Torrance, CA)
August 29, 2006
Editorial. Prop. 85: Parental notification a reasonable requirement, Orange County Register
August 26, 2006
Slutske, Reina V. Democrats discuss how to find blue in the red, The Signal (Santa Clarita Valley, CA)
August 24, 2006
Editorial. Yes on Prop. 85; We cautiously recommend parental notification for minors seeking abortions, Long Beach Press-Telegram
August 18, 2006
California Catholic Conference. Calif. bishops issue statement in support of Proposition 85, The Tidings
August 18, 2006
Antiabortion Groups Oppose FDA Nomination, California Healthline
August 16, 2006
Folmar, Kate. Initiatives' key role in governor's race; Candidates hope issues draw favorable voters, San Jose Mercury News
August 14, 2006
Schwarzenegger, Angelides Use Ballot To Advance Campaigns, California Healthline
August 09, 2006
California labor organization votes to oppose parental notification ballot initiative, ends neutrality on issue, Medical News Today (U.K.)
August 07, 2006
Murtagh, Heather. Pregnancy notification returns to state ballot, San Mateo Daily Journal
August 07, 2006
Mathews, Joe. In a shift, union group backs abortion rights; The California Labor Federation votes to oppose Prop. 85, which would direct doctors to notify minors' parents, Los Angeles Times
August 07, 2006
Fr. Pavone on California Field Poll: Good news for parents, Christian News Wire
August 07, 2006
Labor Federation Opposes Parental Notification Measure, California Healthline
August 07, 2006
Mathews, Joe. Labor group backs abortion rights, Monterey County Herald
August 05, 2006
Gledhill, Lynda. Sacramento; Tougher penalties for convicted sex offenders likely; Poll shows voters overwhelmingly support Prop. 83, San Francisco Chronicle
August 05, 2006
Voters like cigarette, oil tax; Unsure on abortion, CBS 5 News
August 04, 2006
Doyle, Paula. Prop 85 proponents seek parental notification victory in Nov, The Tidings
August 02, 2006
Marelius, John. Many voters back increasing taxes on cigarettes, oil, San Diego Union-Tribune
August 02, 2006
Walters, Dan. Dan Walters: Most ballot issues have deep ideological splits, but not this one, Sacramento Bee
August 02, 2006
Planned Parenthood releases statewide candidate endorsement list, Yahoo News
August 01, 2006
Hecht, Peter. Abortion measure factor in top race, Monterey County Herald
August 01, 2006
Cha, Kathleen. Women: Rock the Vote, Bay Area Business Woman
July 31, 2006
Abortion-consent measure a factor in California's top race, Rocklin and Roseville Today
July 28, 2006
Fr. Pavone on AFL-CIO decision to oppose parental notification measure: Big labor betrays the little guy, Christian News Wire
July 28, 2006
Hecht, Peter. Angelides, Schwarzenegger at odds over abortion measure, Sacramento Bee
July 27, 2006
Editorial. Senate's latest attack on abortion rights; Yet another parental-notification ploy aims to limit choices available to teens, San Jose Mercury News
July 27, 2006
Labor unions oppose anti-choice ballot initiative, MS. Magazine
July 26, 2006
Lochhead, Carolyn. Senate votes to bar abortion in other states for some minors; House has OKd a similar measure, and Bush backs both, San Francisco Chronicle
July 26, 2006
Levey, Noam N. Senate OKs curb on interstate abortions for minors; The Republican-backed bill criminalizes travel to evade parental consent. Rights advocates say it's fuel for rallying supporters, Los Angeles Times
July 17, 2006
Swank, J. Grant Jr. Churches can advocate moral issues in public, Post Chronicle
July 12, 2006
Bender, Rebecca S. Democrats discuss bill on seed regulations and abortion, Eureka Reporter
July 12, 2006
Editorial. "Parental Notification" initiative a bad use of resources, San Jose Mercury News
July 11, 2006
Democrats to discuss Balloon Track and abortion issues Wednesday, Eureka Reporter
July 09, 2006
Sheppard, Harrison. California voters may find new measures too taxing, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
July 09, 2006
Opinion/Editorial. November election, Napa Valley Register
July 09, 2006
Marelius, John. 13 measures could be bad luck; Bond, tax initiatives dicey for candidates, San Diego Union-Tribune
July 01, 2006
Hecht, Peter. Coming this fall: Big ballot bingo, Sacramento Bee
June 30, 2006
Lucky - or unlucky - 13 measures qualify for November ballot, AP Wire and San Jose Mercury News
June 28, 2006
Wildermuth, John. Campaign 2006; Ballot measures could be pitfalls for candidates; Governor hopefuls may face backlash for taking a stand, San Francisco Chronicle
June 21, 2006
Wildermuth, John. Campaign200G: November initiatives; abortion notice returns to voters, San Francisco Chronicle
June 20, 2006
Abortion notification, tobacco tax make November ballot, Contra Costa Times and AP Wire
June 20, 2006
Abortion notification, tobacco tax make November ballot, San Jose Mercury News and AP Wire
June 07, 2006
Davis, Aaron C. November initiatives could face skepticism from weary voters, AP Wire and San Jose Mercury News
May 22, 2006
Hecht, Peter. Big donor revives abortion notification initiative; Petitioners say 1 million have signed on an issue that lost last November, Sacramento Bee
May 04, 2006
Goldmacher, Shane. Parental-notification rematch likely for November ballot, Capitol Weekly
January 20, 2006
Editorial. Unwarranted measures, Pasadena Star-News
