How the Body Reacts to Sexual Assault How the Body Reacts to Sexual Assault
Senate candidate Todd Akin claimed yesterday that “legitimate rape” somehow turns off the female body’s reproductive capabilities. That is absurd.
Aug 20, 2012 / Dana Goldstein
On the Stump, Romney and Ryan Avoid Real Medicare Debate On the Stump, Romney and Ryan Avoid Real Medicare Debate
When it comes to discussing healthcare policy, the GOP duo is being cowardly and dishonest.
Aug 20, 2012 / Ben Adler
Republicans: Test Your Knowledge of Women! Republicans: Test Your Knowledge of Women!
A remedial exam for the woefully ill-informed—with answers provided by actual Republicans.
Aug 20, 2012 / Jessica Valenti
Ryan Is No Rand Ryan Is No Rand
Paul Ryan may claim to be a follower of the anti-government icon, but she would most likely despise him.
Aug 20, 2012 / Melissa Harris-Perry
Occupy Activists Prepare to Protest Political Conventions Occupy Activists Prepare to Protest Political Conventions
Protesters prepare to head south for the DNC and RNC.
Aug 20, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny
Counterinsurgency or Civilian Slaughter in Afghanistan? Counterinsurgency or Civilian Slaughter in Afghanistan?
Draw your own conclusions.
Aug 20, 2012 / Bob Dreyfuss
Ohio GOP Admits Early Voting Cutbacks Are Racially Motivated Ohio GOP Admits Early Voting Cutbacks Are Racially Motivated
Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted takes drastic action to limit early voting hours in Ohio.
Aug 20, 2012 / Ari Berman
With Romney-Ryan, GOP Becomes Grand Old Private-Equity Party With Romney-Ryan, GOP Becomes Grand Old Private-Equity Party
Republicans once warned against “unfair money-getting.” Now, they are preparing to do even more to facilitate “vulture capitalism.”
Aug 20, 2012 / John Nichols
The Danger of Laughing at Todd Akin The Danger of Laughing at Todd Akin
Akin’s comments that a woman’s body will reject a pregnancy from rape would be laughable if they weren’t so dangerous.
Aug 20, 2012 / Ilyse Hogue
Australian Government Will Issue Overdue Apology to 1968 Olympic Hero Peter Norman Australian Government Will Issue Overdue Apology to 1968 Olympic Hero Peter Norman
After standing with Tommie Smith and John Carlos, the late, great Peter Norman gets his due.
Aug 19, 2012 / Dave Zirin