Romney Campaign Says He Disagrees With Mourdock’s Rape Comments

Won’t say if he still endorses.

Zeke Miller 6 months ago 26 responses

US Senate Candidate: When Pregnancy Occurs After Rape, “God Intended To Happen”

Indiana’s Richard Mourdock says he therefore opposes abortion in cases of rape and incest. The only exception he would allow is for the life of the mother.

Zeke Miller 6 months ago 19 responses

It’s Time To Retire The Term "Women’s Issues"

Everything is a women’s issue, and nothing is.

Anna North 6 months ago 10 responses

Akin Defended Abortion Protester Convicted Of Battery

“One very frightened little girl.”

Rebecca Berg 6 months ago 10 responses

Virginia Health Commissioner Quits Over Abortion Restrictions

“My ability to fulfill my duties is compromised.”

Anna North 7 months ago 17 responses

New Obama Ad "Seen" Edits Out The Context Of Romney’s Remarks

The ad edits out that Romney was speaking of a hypothetical situation where it was the consensus of the country to ban abortion. Romney adds “that’s not where we are today. That’s not where America is.” Romney reiterates in the 2007 debate that his position was to return the abortion issue to states, which is also not shown in the Obama campaign ad.

Andrew Kaczynski 7 months ago 5 responses

Where Todd Akin Is Coming From

Once a month, congregants from Akin’s church gather to protest abortion and emergency contraception. “He’s gospel-driven, that’s the bottom line. And he’s not afraid to speak his mind.”

Rebecca Berg 7 months ago 30 responses

What Men Really Think About Unintended Pregnancy

“I thought about it and I was like ‘We ain’t getting an abortion.’”

Anna North 7 months ago 30 responses

Akin’s Campaign Stands By Claim Of Abortions On Women Who "Are Not Actually Pregnant"

Cites “ample evidence” of doctors deceiving women into thinking they’re pregnant. Another detour in to women’s health in the still-competitive Missouri race.

Rebecca Berg 7 months ago 44 responses

Akin In 2008: Doctors Give Abortions To Women “Who Are Not Actually Pregnant”

In a speech on the House floor, Todd Akin called it “common practice.”

Rebecca Berg 7 months ago 186 responses

The Time Todd Akin Got Arrested

In 2011, said he’d been arrested at an anti-abortion rally.

Rosie Gray 7 months ago 2 responses

No Rush to Put Romney’s "Traditional Values" Speech Online

In a video address to the political social conservatives’ summit, Mitt Romney hit on the red-button issues of abortion and same-sex couples’ relationships. [Updated: Video sent at 10:47 p.m.]

Chris Geidner 8 months ago 35 responses

Paul Ryan Visited Values Voters And Barely Talked About Marriage

The Republican vice presidential nominee addressed a social conservative audience, but made only one brief reference to marriage. Ryan never mentioned Obama’s views on LGBT issues — a stark contrast to his discussion of abortion.

Chris Geidner 8 months ago 10 responses

Cardinal Dolan Digs Democrats On Abortion Stance

“Those waiting to be born…” In closing benediction at the Democratic National Convention, New York’s top Catholic chides Democrats.

Zeke Miller 8 months ago 11 responses

Lesbian Duo Stages Most Popular Counter-Protest At DNC

Bria and Chrissy, who bill themselves as the Lesbian Duo, sure do know how to steal the spotlight away from anti-abortion and anti-gay protesters. Here they are stopping traffic and riling street preachers in front of the convention center in Charlotte.

Gavon Laessig 8 months ago 181 responses

Legitimate Rape, Meet Legitimate Drowning

“If it was a legitimate pushing, your body will find a way to shut out all the water.”

Anna North 8 months ago 238 responses

Vaginas Protest At The Republican Convention

In Tampa, a bunch of ladies dressed up as vaginas to combat Republican “war on women.”

Andrew Gauthier 8 months ago 183 responses

Obama In 2003: I Voted “No” On The Late Term Abortion Ban

A new video dug up by the Weekly Standard shows President Obama saying he was pro-choice even in the cases of late term abortions. During his 2003 Senate run, then State Senator Obama often talked up his support for late term abortions, including in this 2003 interview with The Illinois Channel.

Andrew Kaczynski 8 months ago 6 responses

New Group Of Women Claim Their Place In Abortion Debate

Women who got pregnant or were conceived through rape often feel ignored by anti-abortion advocates — even though some of them are anti-abortion themselves.

Anna North 8 months ago 5 responses

Fetus Vanishes From Akin Website

Also a few spelling problems. But who are we to throw stones?

Rosie Gray 9 months ago 17 responses

7 Other Great Ideas From Todd Akin’s (Real) Expert Source

One of the major sources for Todd Akin’s claim that a woman’s body somehow prevents pregnancy from rape appears to be Dr. John Willke, a prominent anti-abortion general practitioner. He also has views on slavery, teen pregnancy, and a Dutch euthanasia epidemic that the lamestream media is too scared to tell you about.

Anna North 9 months ago 223 responses

Todd Akin Says He Won’t Drop Out

Apologizes for “legitimate rape” comment but refuses to back out of the race.

Rosie Gray 9 months ago 6 responses

Anti-Abortion Women’s Group Affirms Support For Akin [Updated]

Democrats and Republicans have roundly criticized Todd Akin’s comments about pregnancy and rape, but the anti-abortion group Susan B. Anthony List remains behind him.

Anna North 9 months ago respond

Romney Campaign’s Statement On Abortion Is A Move Toward The Center, And Away From Ryan’s Past

The Romney campaign responded to Todd Akin’s claims about pregnancy and rape by contradicting Paul Ryan’s previous hard-line position. Romney may be recognizing that while Ryan’s anti-abortion record pleases some conservative groups, it may not win the election.

Anna North 9 months ago 2 responses

Rep. Todd Akin Says Women Can Shut Down Post-Rape Pregnancy [Updated]

Republican Congressman and GOP Senate nominee in Missouri, Todd Akin, said this weekend that so-called “legitimate rape” rarely causes pregnancy.

Summer Anne Burton 9 months ago 398 responses

Missouri Senate Candidate Praised Right-Wing Militia In ’90s

Todd Akin’s words of encouragement for the 1st Missouri Volunteers could add to Claire McCaskill’s drive to paint him as outside the mainstream.

Rosie Gray 9 months ago 4 responses

Pace Of New Abortion Laws May Be Slacking [Updated]

Lots of abortion restrictions have been proposed at the state level this year, but they’ve had more trouble becoming law. Groups on both sides of the debate think voters may be fed up.

Anna North 10 months ago respond

Conservative Groups Blast “Tyranny” Of ObamaCare’s Birth Control Requirements

Says one anti-abortion advocate: “They’ve forced every pro-life American to pay for abortions.”

Anna North 10 months ago 56 responses

How Fear Of Clinics Keeps Women From Getting Abortions

The majority of abortions in America today are performed at standalone clinics rather than in doctor’s offices. And that may be scaring lots of women off.

Anna North 11 months ago 15 responses