Words matter and when an act of violence – rape – is characterized as anything less in a newspaper headline, it’s bad reporting and dismissive of a crime.
Callous AP Headline Equates Rape And Consensual Sex
by Shannon Barber •
Tag Archive for war on women
Dangerously Stupid Policy Says Women Who Report Domestic Violence Can Be Evicted
by Shannon Barber •
Domestic abuse is terrible. We all know that. However, the policy in Norristown, PA could make it even worse if you report it thanks to a new ‘three strikes’ statute.
Sandra Fluke Keynote Speaker This Weekend In Richmond, VA Celebrating ‘War On Women’ Activism
by Leslie Salzillo •
This is a public event and UniteWomen.org would like to invite everyone to join in celebrating the strides being made in women’s rights.
‘You Deserve Rape’ Sign Causes Outrage At Univ. of Arizona Campus (VIDEO)
by Michael Hayne •
A University of Arizona student pissed off the entire campus this past Tuesday for preaching against women while holding a sign proclaiming, ‘You deserve rape.’
Women’s Health Dealt Severe Blow, Kansas Legislature Slams Through Sweeping Anti-Abortion Bill
by Stephen D. Foster Jr. •
It’s becoming so bad for women in Kansas, that it’s hard to see why they don’t leave the state in droves to live in places where reproductive rights are protected.
Missouri GOP Approves Bill That Allows Pharmacies To Decide What Drugs Women Have Access To
by Stephen D. Foster Jr. •
If legislatures across the country were waging war against men’s health, the GOP would call it government intrusion and would adamantly demand that government stay out of our personal lives.
Family Research Council Head Wants Unmarried People To Be Punished For Having Sex (AUDIO)
by Wendy Gittleson •
Tony Perkins, the head of the Family Research Council, thinks the war on women doesn’t go far enough. He wants to extend it to men.
Despite Veto – Arkansas Enacts Toughest Abortion Law In Nation
by Stephen D. Foster Jr. •
This time, Arkansas Republicans have forced into law a ban on abortion after 12 weeks, making it the toughest anti-abortion law in the country.
Multi-Millionaire GOP Rep. Diane Black: Avert Shutdown By Repealing Birth Control Coverage
by Lorraine Devon Wilke •
It’s said that Rep. Black and her hubby are worth more than $33 million… no worries for her on all this Obamacare stuff.
California Republican Echoes Todd Akin, Says Rape Pregnancy Is Rare ‘Because It’s A Violent Act’
by Stephen D. Foster Jr. •
Greig contradicted her own condemnation of Akin’s comments by clearly claiming that rape pregnancies are rare because of the violence of the act, even though studies, surveys, and statistics prove that rape causes pregnancy just as much as or more than consensual sex.
New Hampshire Republican – Don’t Punish Domestic Violence Because ‘People Are Always Free To Leave’ (VIDEO)
by Justin "Filthy Liberal Scum" Rosario •
Since the vast majority of victims in domestic abuse cases are women, it’s not terribly surprising to hear a Republican default to the old right wing stand-by of ‘blame the victim.’
Oklahoma Wants To Ban Birth Control Pill Because It ‘Poisons’ Women
by Justin "Filthy Liberal Scum" Rosario •
Why take away a woman’s reproductive rights? It’s about stripping them of the ability to compete on a level playing field. Republicans want women back in the kitchen, not the boardroom.
Irony Alert – Herman Cain Said America Has An ‘Ignorance Problem’ (VIDEO)
by Wendy Gittleson •
Proving that the GOP’s favorite political weapon is a projector, the man who was proud to be ignorant about ‘Uz-beki-beki-beki-stan-stan,’ is himself a treasure trove of ignorance.
The David Pakman Show – Republican Claims Fetus Is ‘Largest Organ In The Body’
by David Pakman •
The Alabama GOP gives the world its latest ‘smack my head’ moment in their endless pursuit of denying women their reproductive rights.
Rand Paul Slams Ashley Judd, Embraces Tiresome GOP Misogyny (VIDEO)
by Justin "Filthy Liberal Scum" Rosario •
The KY Senator attacks actress Ashley Judd with the completely novel idea that, as a woman, she’s not terribly bright. Bravo, sir! Bravo! You are a true pioneer in right wing politics.
GOP Propaganda Is Working – Most Americans Now Fear The Government (VIDEOS)
by Wendy Gittleson •
Glenn Beck and Alex Jones might be hawking overpriced ‘survival seeds,’ but you can be sure that the only seeds they are personally planting sprout a big, ugly strain of paranoia.
Texas State Legislature Blows Hole In Budget To Deny Women’s Reproductive Rights
by Cicero •
Texas wants women to have babies so much that lawmakers are willing to spend part of the state’s very limited budget to reward companies that deny insured reproductive healthcare to women.
Far Right Poses As Much Danger To The U.S. As Radical Islam
by Rika Christensen •
Eight attacks perpetrated by extreme right-wingers have been carried out in the U.S. since 9/11, compared with four carried out by Islamic jihadists.
More Americans Find Abortion Morally Acceptable Than They Do Smoking Weed Or Tax Evasion
by Cicero •
10 Things Conservatives Support That Are MORE Invasive Than Background Checks For Gun Ownership
by Stephen D. Foster Jr. •
Claims of outrage over invasion of privacy over background checks are nonsense in the face of the things far more invasive which these same conservatives support.