Democrats

What is the Future of Abstinence-Only Sex Education?

by Cara January 19, 2009

I’ve written quite a bit lately — either directly or more indirectly — about abstinence-only education and the dangerous, detrimental effects it has on youth and their ability to protect themselves from STDs and unplanned pregnancy.  Study after study shows that abstinence-only education doesn’t work.  Studies also show that countries that use an honest, comprehensive [...]

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Democrats Still Backing Anti-Choice Candidates

by Cara October 31, 2008

A few days ago the NY Times published an article about the unusually high number of anti-choice candidates the Democratic Party is running this election year: In fact, Mr. Bright is one of a dozen anti-abortion Democratic challengers the party has recruited to run for the House this year and has aggressively supported with millions [...]

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Chill.

by Cara September 11, 2008

I’m with Tim Fernholz. (h/t) It’s not that it’s wrong to criticize a campaign, or that some criticisms don’t ring true. The Obama campaign and its surrogates need to stop saying that McCain is such a great man before they tear him apart. (Joe Biden, for one, has already gotten the message.) They could be [...]

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Warped Perceptions of “Pro-Choice”

by Cara August 19, 2008

I have to say that I’m getting really annoyed with claims that the new Democratic Party Platform is purposely appealing to conservative, anti-choice voters because of the language it contains supporting a woman’s right to have a child. Like this article from The New Republic, which is on the website’s front page called “Why Pro-Lifers [...]

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The Democratic Party Platform: A Feminist Document?

by Cara August 13, 2008

That’s what Dana Goldstein argues. I personally wouldn’t go so far, but I do have to say that I’m very pleasantly surprised. From Dana: The draft of the Democratic Party platform, principally written by Obama’s Senate policy director, the estimable Karen Kornbluh, is a remarkably feminist document, one befitting of a political party that, this [...]

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Is it August yet?

by Cara April 22, 2008

The Pennsylvania Democratic primary is today. I could be slightly more enthused. In case you haven’t noticed, I’ve more or less dropped out of campaign coverage. The answer is simple: things have gotten ugly. And with apologies to Clinton supporters, I don’t understand why she is still in it (yeah, I know: “to win it”).

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Because a Woman’s Free Will is of Their Utmost Concern

by Cara April 10, 2008

I know that in crazy anti-choice wingnut land, logic isn’t exactly popular. But I do believe they’ve reached new heights of insult to basic reason. The Oklahoma Senate has passed a new bill that is more or less a hodgepodge of anti-abortion legislation. Take a look at the emphasized lines at the end of this [...]

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Obama is charismatic, but this is a bit much

by Cara March 31, 2008

I don’t think there are many people, with any candidate preference, who would argue that Obama is not incredibly engaging and likable. Whether you want to vote for the guy or not, let’s face it; he has charisma. But watch the NY Times turn “Obama is charming” into “Obama makes women giggle and swoon and [...]

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The Oppression Olympics Continue

by Cara March 24, 2008

UPDATE: The Washington Post happens to have an interesting article today on this very subject. It’s actually more intelligent than you might expect, though be forewarned that some of the quotes are really obnoxious and precisely what I rail against here. — I can’t say that Geraldine Ferraro should have quit while she was ahead, [...]

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Offensive Remark of the Week: Geraldine Ferraro Swears She Isn’t Racist Edition

by Cara March 12, 2008

I’m pissed off about the Spitzer thing, if you haven’t noticed. Happy that he resigned, but still really pissed. And so right about now, my patience for Democratic politicians who are going to act like absolute fucking morons is virtually non-existent. Sorry about that, Geraldine Ferraro and those hellbent on defending her for absolutely no [...]

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