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Regressive Republicans Continue Their Assault on Women, Common Sense

Posted on May 17, 2012 by

A regressive Republican congressman from Arizona, Representative Trent Franks, has sponsored legislation that would ban abortions later than 20 weeks for residents of Washington, D.C. Regressive Republican Senator Mike Lee sponsored a companion bill in his chamber. The bill, by … Continue reading →

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Sticks and Stones and Firebombs

Posted on March 20, 2012 by

Update: Ft. Worth police have arrested a suspect, and so far, reports seem to suggest both that he is very likely the person responsible and that he suffers from terrible mental health issues. I’m relieved both that he is in … Continue reading →

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Clever Democrats and Their Feeble Republican Puppets

Posted on March 17, 2012 by

Arizona’s state legislature seems to be marching toward approval of a bill that would allow employers to deny contraceptive coverage to women who rely on contraceptives to prevent pregnancy. Because Jesus. The New York Times shares this insightful exchange on … Continue reading →

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Pink Chicken Buckets versus Life-Saving Medical Treatment

Posted on February 1, 2012 by

That’s what it comes down to, my friends. Susan G. Komen, no doubt under the influence of a Sarah Palin-endorsed failed GOP candidate for the Georgia governor’s mansion, has yanked funding for breast cancer screening provided by Planned Parenthood. Feel … Continue reading →

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Sarah Davis Is Not a Hero

Posted on March 3, 2011 by

The Texas House of Representatives just passed HB 15, a bill requiring women to receive a sonogram and a heavy dose of guilt in order to obtain an abortion. Several Ds voted for the bill; one R voted against it, … Continue reading →

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