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Group Asks For GOP Apology In Vagina Flap

Groups upset over last month’s silencing of a female Democratic lawmaker who said “vagina” during a state House debate have delivered 115,000 signatures asking for an apology.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/07/18

Feminist protesters angry over the words "Vagina" and "Vasectomy" demand an apology from Michigan lawmakers. (Photo credit should read STR/AFP/Getty Images)

Women To Hold Rally In Support Of Dem Lawmaker Censored For Saying ‘Vagina’

Women riled over last month’s silencing of a female Democratic lawmaker who said “vagina” during a House debate about anti-abortion legislation and another who said “vasectomy” are pushing back at what they say is a war on women.

2012/07/18

Rep. Lisa Brown (D-West Bloomfield)

Silenced Lawmaker Gets Huge Outpouring Of Support

“They want to silence women on it. I absolutely think this is about a war on women, ” said State Rep. Lisa Brown, who was barred from speaking in the Michigan House after using the word “vagina” during a debate over anti-abortion legislation.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/06/26

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Suppression Of Free Speech At Core Of V-Day Rally

Thousands of men and women take to lawn of the State Capitol Monday night to hear a special performance of the “Vagina Monologues”.

97.1 The Ticket–2012/06/18

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Protest At Capitol Drawing Support From Both Sides Of The Aisle

The protest is over the use of the work vagina and the censoring of two lawmakers during a contentious debate over abortion.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/06/18

Rep. Lisa Brown (D-West Bloomfield)

Brown’s Ban From Speaking In The House Leads To Performance Of “The Vagina Monologues”

Whitmer says she’s outraged that the house speaker took away Brown’s freedom of speech because he didn’t like the words being used.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/06/17

The Michigan State Capital In Lansing

Banned Lawmakers Brown, Byrum Demand Explanation From Floor Leaders

What happened on the house floor is raising emotions from legislators, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and Talk Radio 1270 listeners.

CBS Sports Radio 1270–2012/06/15

Rep. Lisa Brown (D-West Bloomfield)

Office Defends Censorship: ‘Context’ Was Problem With Rep’s Use Of ‘V-Word’

The Speaker of the House’s office is defending the decision to reprimanded a state lawmaker who said “vagina” during a discussion on the House floor.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/06/15

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Michigan Rep. Censored For Use Of ‘V-Word’

A West Bloomfield State Representative has been censored for comments she made during a House session.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/06/14

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