These two ads are trying to address the gender gap. They both are based on the premise that women vote for Obama because he is their boyfriend. Isn't the premise of the ads a little demeaning to women? It's saying "You only like Obama because you of your feeeelings". Here's a thought, Republicans: maybe women vote for Obama … Read More
Arizona Abortion Law Says Women Are Pregnant Two Weeks Before Conception
Yes, it's true: A new law was signed by Arizona Governor Jan Brewer on Thursday that has abortion advocates up in arms. The new law, titled Women’s Health and Safety Act deems a woman pregnant 2 weeks before conception. How does it do this? It calculates gestational age starting with the first day of the last menstrual period rather than the date of conception. What does … Read More
Pregnant Raped Women Are “Blessed”
Despite all the GOP politicians falling over themselves denouncing Todd Akin, he's no outlier in the Republican Party. His views are absolutely mainstream. Listen to Sharon Barnes of the Missouri Republican central committee: While Republicans at the national level were in a hurry to shove him aside, Republican opinion had not hardened against Mr. Akin in Missouri, in part because of … Read More
Akin 2.0 — Another GOP Displays Ignorance About Pregnancy
Where are the conservative women? Oh, right. TPM: Rep. Steve King, one of the most staunchly conservative members of the House, was one of the few Republicans who did not strongly condemn Rep. Todd Akin Monday for his remarks regarding pregnancy and rape. King also signaled why — he might agree with parts of Akin’s assertion. King told an Iowa … Read More
GOP Platform Continues Its War On Women
Even as most Republican big-wigs are denouncing Todd Akin's caveman views on women, they're preparing to certify a GOP platform that calls for criminalizing abortion in all circumstances. Tampa, Florida (CNN) – The Republican Party is set to once again enshrine into its official platform support for "a human life amendment" to the Constitution that would outlaw abortion without making explicit … Read More
They Don’t Think About What They Think About
Like Digby, I've posted this video before. And yes, maybe it is a good time to show it again. Here are pro-life activists being cornered on the question of why women shouldn't be prosecuted if abortion is murder.
American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists: Statement on Rape and Pregnancy
The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has issued a statement on Todd Akin’s insane counter-factual claim that women who are raped can secrete a special vagina venom to terminate “legitimate rape” sperm: ACOG – Statement on Rape and Pregnancy. Washington, DC — Recent remarks by a member of the US House of Representatives suggesting that “women who are victims of … Read More
Akin Ain’t The Only One
Rick Santorum: As horrible as the way that that son or daughter and son was created, it still is her child. […] I believe and I think the right approach is to accept this horribly created — in the sense of rape — but nevertheless a gift in a very broken way, the gift of human life, and accept what … Read More
That Old Canard
I guess by now everyone who cares knows about Rep. Todd Akin (R Mo) and his stupid comments that women's bodies shut down the possibility of preganancy when there is a "legitimate rape". But in case you didn't know, here's the video: Akin — a member of the House Committee on Science (*facepalm*) — said this in defense of … Read More
A Look At the Women’s Store On Campaign Websites Reflect Their Attitude Toward Woman
Here's what you can buy in the "women's section" at the Obama website store: Here's what you can get from the Romney website, ladies: . Compare some more….
Free Sexy Stuff from Barack Obama’s Smooth Love Sexytime Socialist Government:
Some more Obamacare stuff begins today. It's bad news for the crowd who, in the name of liberty, would force women to have children and get sick, just like the Founding Fathers who loved America would have done. CBS explains: Under the new provision that goes into effect August 1, 2012, women will be eligible to receive the following eight … Read More
Ugly Wingnut Quote Of The Day
I hope the girls whose boyfriends died to save them were worthy of the sacrifice. — James Taranto (@jamestaranto) July 25, 2012 Taranto is a writer and editor at the Wall Street Journal. UPDATE — Wonkette snarks: The fact that Taranto devotes about 40 acres of WSJ column space per year to the perils of feminism and sexual harrassment law, (and like the greatest minds … Read More
On Fox and Friends Today
Via Think Progress: Gretchen Carlson walked off the set of "Fox and Friends" on Thursday after fellow host Brian Kilmeade made a sexist comment. The two were watching third host Steve Doocy interview a member of a Navy band which had been all-male until 1980. “Women are everywhere," Kilmeade said. "We’re letting them play golf and tennis now. It’s out … Read More