Tag Archives: Politics
The draft immigration reform bill is a mixed bag for women and LGBTQ folks
TweetEd. note: This is a guest post from Verónica Bayetti Flores. Verónica is the Assistant Director of the Civil Liberties and Public Policy program (CLPP) at Hampshire College. She has worked to increase access to contraception and abortion, fought for paid sick leave, demanded access to safe public space for queer youth of color, and helped to [...]
Also tagged Gender, immigrant women, Immigration, LGBTQ issues, undocumented women Comments closed
“It begs the question: Who are we here to represent?”
Tweet It really does. How in holy hell does a measure that has over 90% support in the public fail in the Senate? Apparently, a reasoned approach to gun ownership and safety, or any tools to mitigate gun violence in America, is patently ridiculous to members of Congress. Gabby Giffords sounded off in a New [...]
Also tagged background checks, gabby giffords, gun control, gun violence, NRA, Senate Comments closed
Quote of the Day: State lawmaker calls women “vaginas”
TweetHere’s what New Hampshire State Rep. Peter Hansen wrote in an email to the official legislative listserv in response to a debate on a gun bill earlier this month. What could possibly be missing from those factual tales of successful retreat in VT, Germany, and the bowels of Amsterdam? Why children and vagina’s of course. [...]
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Paul Ryan wants YOU to join the ranks of his anti-abortion army
TweetPaul Ryan is still talking. This time he’s talking about building allies (ahem, co-opting pro-choice supporters): Ryan, R-Wis., said in a speech to the Susan B. Anthony List that those who oppose abortion “need to work with people who consider themselves pro-choice – because our task isn’t to purge our ranks. It’s to grow them.” [...]
Also tagged Paul Ryan, pro-choice, recruiting, Reproductive Rights Comments closed
Quote of the Day: “Radical bitches” edition