The 'Vajihad' War on Women

Legislation has been introduced to the House of Representatives in Iowa that would completely outlaw abortion and mandate up to life in prison for those who purposefully terminate a pregnancy. This includes cases of rape, incest, or saving the life of the mother. In Oklahoma, lawmakers are one step closer to passing the Personhood Act, which gives rights to an individual embryo at the moment of conception, effectively outlawing even birth control. Darrel Issa hosted, a hearing about religious freedom versus health insurance having to cover contraception. But the hearing didn't include any women on the panel, not even a single person who disagreed with the Catholic Church. Feministe's Jill Filipovic discusses.