Beyond New Hampshire: Does Every Vote Count?
By Corinne Ramey, Drum Major Institute
In all the hoopla and campaign coverage, one aspect of the primary season has been surprisingly underdiscussed—the process of voting itself.
Hillary’s New Hampshire Victory Speech: “I Listened… and Found My Own Voice” [VIDEO]
By Scarecrow, Firedoglake
When Clinton castigated the oil companies, the insurance companies, the drug companies, the predatory loan companies, she was echoing Edwards.
Rape: Fodder for Comedy Routines and Political Ignorance
By Lucinda Marshall, Feminist Peace Network
Romney displayed his ignorance about one of the most important tools in this country for combating rape and other forms of violence against women.
Why Were the New Hampshire Polls So Wrong?
By Jane Hamsher, Firedoglake
How did Clinton overcome such a huge deficit in the polls in one day? Was it the return of the “lying white voter”?
This Prick Will Make a Woman Out of You
By Amanda Marcotte, Pandagon
Media coverage of the HPV vaccine reinforces pre-existing ideas about female sexuality and sacrifice.
Ron Paul’s Old Newsletters Filled With Deeply Racist, Anti-Semitic and Homophobic Rants
By Matt Corley, Think Progress
How do people expect a man who can’t exercise basic oversight for a lousy monthly newsletter to take full responsibility for the US government?
Huckabee Loses New Hampshire: Is That God’s Will Too?
By Jon Ponder, Pensito Review
It’d be nice if a reporter would ask him to explain why it was God’s will for him to lose in New Hampshire. Don’t hold your breath, of course.
Fox News Caught Rigging Their Focus Groups [VIDEO]
By Cliff Schecter, Cliff Schecter’s Blog
They’ve shown their true colors to all Democrats, Ron Paul supporters, Huckabee supporters, etc.
Pentagon Refuses to Probe Halliburton- KBR Rape Case
By Matt Corley, Think Progress
The Bush administration has been anything but cooperative. The State and Justice depts. refuse to give “answers on the status” of the investigation.
Clinton Wins NH Stunner; McCain Takes GOP Vote
By Joshua Holland, AlterNet
Early evidence indicates they are. Meanwhile, turnout is so high some towns claim they may run out of ballots.
Anti-Choice Men Say: “I Had An Abortion.”
By Melissa McEwan, Shakesville
Anti-choice men say that abortion is about them, too — but they seem to forget all about the women involved. |