Tag Archives: Women’s rights

Open Thread | Debating Away Our Humanity

Posted on February 4, 2026 by rikyrah

Another excellent piece by Jessica Valenti. Debating Away Our Humanity CBS News wants to know if “feminism failed women.” Here’s what they’re really asking. Jessica Valenti Dec 30 I drafted about ten different ledes for this column before realizing that … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | The Undercurrent of Sexism, and The Anger of Men

Posted on January 16, 2025 by rikyrah

I read this Twitter thread and thought that it hit on something. Magdi Jacobs (@magi_jay) posted at 0:59 PM on Sun, Dec 29, 2024: Maybe this is obvious, but I see few people saying it: the rise of Trumpism/MAGA-fascism, combined … Continue reading →

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Monday Open Thread

Posted on January 23, 2017 by rikyrah

ICYMI

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Senator Claire McCaskill Hits A Triple With Ads Against Todd Akin

Posted on October 10, 2012 by rikyrah

DIANA JOANIE RACHEL

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Video | Missouri Senate Debate: Todd Akin,”Rape Magician” Dodges Question on Rape Remarks

Posted on September 21, 2012 by rikyrah

Full video of debate pending…

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Mitt Romney Says RomneyCare IS GOOD For American Women – ACA BAD For America Women?

Posted on August 26, 2012 by rikyrah

As Mitt Romney tries uselessly to gain women’s support after a horrendous week of Todd Akin-Paul Ryan platform of NO ABORTIONS, not even in the case of RAPE, MITT ROMNEY AGREES ON ROMNEYCARE-OBAMACARE, JUST NOT THE OBAMACARE-ACA PART. I loathe … Continue reading →

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President Obama Speaks In Denver & Grand Junction & Pueblo Colorado

Posted on August 8, 2012 by rikyrah

UPDATE: U.S. President Barack Obama (L) kisses Virginia Romero, mother of Robert Romero (background), who owns Romero’s Cafe in Pueblo, Colorado, August 9, 2012. Obama is in Colorado for a two-day campaign trip. Update: 12:45:    Aguust 9, President Obama delivers … Continue reading →

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America’s GOP At WORK! | Score Card

Posted on July 26, 2012 by rikyrah

THAT’S RIGHT AMERICA, THE REPUBLICAN PARTY IS IN OUR WOMBS, BEDROOMS, SOCIAL LIVES, WHILE STEALING OUR TAX DOLLARS AND SUPPORTING BIG OIL, SUPPORTING THE NRA’S SELL OF ASSAULT WEAPONS, SO THAT WE CAN KILL EACH OTHER. So much for SMALLER … Continue reading →

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Governor Bob ” TransVaginal Probe” McDonnell Chairs RNC Platform Committee

Posted on July 3, 2012 by rikyrah

From USA Today The RNC just announced that Bob “trans-vaginal probe” McDonnell will be IN CHARGE of the RNC platform at the convention this year. McDonnell endorsed Mitt Romney in January and has been mentioned as a possible running mate … Continue reading →

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MR. SPEAKER, IT’S CALLED “VAGINA”: CAN’T SAY IT, CAN’T LEGISLATE IT| JOBS, BITHCES, JOBS!

Posted on June 18, 2012 by rikyrah

Enough is Enough, It’s time for the GOP to get a good ASS-WHOOPING, for their attacks on Women’s reproductive rights. Democratic lawmakers are hitting back. At least nine female legislators, “Vagina Monologues”(video) author Eve Ensler and actresses from across the … Continue reading →

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