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Acton On Tap: The Real War On Women
Acton On Tap: The Real War On Women
Mar 28, 2026 1:12 PM

Elise Hilton speaks at San Chez Bistro in Grand Rapids, Michigan – April 8, 2014

On Tuesday evening,Acton Communications Specialist Elise Hilton led a great discussion on the topic of “TheReal War On Women” at Acton On Tap, held at San Chez Bistro in Downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Beginning in 2010, the phrase “War on Women” mon in political discussions in the United States. Primarily, it has been used by those on the left who believe that there is an orchestrated effort to keep birth control out of the hands of women, to make abortion illegal, and to place other restrictions on women and their health care.

Hilton contends that this is not the real “war on women,” andexamines these issues in light of women’s health, along with other issues affecting girls and women, such as the erosion of our religious liberty, sexually objectifying women, human trafficking, gender-selective abortions and infanticide.

You can listen to the audio of Tuesday’s event via the audio player below.

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