Government-Run Health Care Is the Antithesis of Real Feminism

Government-Run Health Care Is the Antithesis of Real Feminism

This op-ed was co-authored by Hadley Heath, a junior fellow at the Independent Women's Forum.

August recess allows Members to step back from Washington's political tug-of-war and hear from constituents. Many Members are finding that most Americans are concerned about the prospect of growing government's involvement in health care, and would prefer policymakers re-evaluate their positions and start deliberations anew.

Feminists might also use the opportunity to pause and reconsider their stance on the health care issue. Thus far, the role of the old guard feminist groups has been typical of a liberal advocacy group: They are lobbying...