All posts tagged "Republicans"
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Jennifer Polish | April 16, 2015
There’s Something Scarier Than Religious Freedom Going on in Indiana
Indiana is at it again with repressive, discriminatory laws. This time they're racist.
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Anneliese Mahoney | March 11, 2015
Hey Senate Republicans: Iran Negotiations Involve Other Countries
The letter that Senate republicans sent to Iran was an extraordinarily dumb and short-sighted move.
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Anneliese Mahoney | January 21, 2015
SOTU All About the Middle Class, But Who Exactly is That?
The SOTU focused on the middle class, but does Congress even agree on who that is?
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Anneliese Mahoney | November 5, 2014
How to Deal with Your Political Hangover
Whether you were happy with the results of yesterday's Midterms or not, you're probably have a serious political...
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Anneliese Mahoney | October 30, 2014
How Not to Sue the President: No Progress for Speaker Boehner
Speaker Boehner's suit against President Obama has stalled.
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Allison Dawson | October 3, 2014
Republicans Really Are People Too
A new ad has gone viral.
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Anneliese Mahoney | October 2, 2014
Republicans May Be ‘People Too,’ But They Sure Make Narrowminded Ads
It's officially October, which means that next month is election month, which means that shit is officially getting...
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Hannah R. Winsten | September 18, 2014
The GOP Blocked the Paycheck Fairness Act AGAIN
You guys, I’m getting really fed up with the GOP. This week, Senate Republicans voted unanimously to block...
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Hannah R. Winsten | September 12, 2014
If You Need an Abortion in Missouri, Your Life Just Got Harder
Missouri lawmakers enacted a bill mandating a 72-hour waiting period for any woman seeking an abortion.
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Morgan McMurray | September 11, 2014
Debunking Common Myths About American Healthcare Costs
Here are some common misconceptions about this pervasive problem.
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Allison Dawson | September 5, 2014
Response: Let’s Stop with the Republican Bashing
Hey y’all! This is going to be a fun one! Some of y’all know a while ago I...
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Hannah R. Winsten | September 4, 2014
LADIES: Vote Republican and You’ll Get the D
According to a recent leaked report, 49 percent of women hold a negative view of the Republican Party.
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Jake Ephros | August 8, 2014
Ralph Nader and the Millennials
Ralph Nader and the Millennials may seem like an uncommon pairing, if not an obscure band name. But...
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Matt DeWilde | July 17, 2014
Moderates Rebel Against Tea Party in Kansas
“We aren’t in Kansas anymore.” That must be what Kansas Governor Brownback is thinking right now, after over...
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Ashley Powell | May 14, 2014
Fail of the Week: Michigan’s Rape Insurance Law
Remember when F-Word blogger Hannah R. Winsten reported back in December that Michigan lawmakers were debating a bill that...
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Dennis Futoryan | April 9, 2014
Paycheck Fairness Act Fails in the Senate
The Senate shot down debate on paycheck fairness 53-44 today. Sixty votes are necessary to overcome cloture on...
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Dennis Futoryan | April 4, 2014
What SCOTUS’ McCutcheon Decision Means for the Future of US Elections
Get ready for even more money to enter politics. The Supreme Court overturned limits on federal political donations...
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Bo Donoghue | March 21, 2014
Why Conservatives & Liberals Are Both Wrong About Minimum Wage
Recently, I have noticed with the talk of 2014 midterm elections, articles about minimum wage are starting to...
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Hannah R. Winsten | March 11, 2014
Young Conservatives Actually Have No Clue Why They’re Conservative
Hello loves! How many of you went to CPAC last week? Hopefully none of you. But! A whole...
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Matt DiCenso | February 13, 2014
Campaign Deception: Read Before You Click
When Randy Frails clicked “donate,” he thought his $1,000 was going to the campaign of Georgia Congressman and...
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Sarah Helden | January 24, 2014
What Is and Isn’t Important About Huckabee’s ‘Libido’ Comment
Former Republican Presidential candidate Mike Huckabee is facing criticism for comments he made during a speech on Thursday,...
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Hannah R. Winsten | January 2, 2014
Happy New Year! Your Birth Control’s No Longer Covered
Happy New Year, folks! Welcome to 2014. This is going to be one hell of a year —...
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Hannah R. Winsten | December 31, 2013
New Year’s Resolution: Fuck Shit Up with Miranda Hobbes
Happy New Year’s Eve, lovelies! Folks, I can’t wrap my head around this 2014 business. I literally feel...
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Hannah R. Winsten | December 19, 2013
GOP to Hungry Kids: You Don’t Work Hard Enough
Happy Thursday, folks! You’re almost there. Breathe with me. Friday’s coming. In the meantime, let’s get to our...
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Hannah R. Winsten | December 12, 2013
You Should Vote Republican Because You’re a Basket Case
Good afternoon, folks! Are you ready for the weekend? I am. I’ll be organizing a march on Rush Limbaugh’s...
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Hannah R. Winsten | December 5, 2013
LADIES: Michigan Says You Need Rape Insurance
Happy almost Friday, folks! This week is almost over. THANK GOODNESS. Coming back after a holiday is rough, am...
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Hannah R. Winsten | December 3, 2013
Texas Handles Rape Case Without Slut Shaming, Cue Applause
Good morning, loves! Happy turkey week! Thanksgiving is my all-time favorite holiday. I am a Thanksgiving super-fan. So,...
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Jimmy Hoover | November 29, 2013
ABA Lends Support to House Bill Honoring Gay Vets
In a letter to a congressional subcommittee on Nov. 21, American Bar Association President (ABA) James Silkenat voiced...
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Hannah R. Winsten | November 18, 2013
Conservatives Are Deliberately Hacking Healthcare.Gov
How was your weekend, loves? Mine was fabulous! But Obamacare’s weekend was kind of rough. On Sunday, The...
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Hannah R. Winsten | November 7, 2013
Decision 2013: I’ll See Your Christie, and Raise You de Blasio
Well, Election Day has come and gone, and things are looking (un)surprisingly bright for the tri-state area. Folks,...