Tag Archives: Todd Akin

Rape and Other “Gifts from God”

Posted on October 24, 2012 by

During a debate this past Tuesday, Indiana Republican senate nominee, Richard Mourdock, made the case against the rape exception for abortions: “I’ve struggled with it myself for a long time, but I came to realize that life is that gift from God, and … Continue reading →

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The Science of Lady Parts and the GOP

Posted on October 23, 2012 by

Last Thursday, Republican Representative and Tea Party favorite, Joe Walsh (R-Ill), told reporters that when it comes to abortion, “there’s no such exception as life of the mother” because of ”advances in science and technology.” This astounding claim was news to the … Continue reading →

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2012 Election Sexism Watch #10: “Much More Ladylike”

Posted on September 29, 2012 by

In case you missed it, Missouri senatorial candidate Todd Akin has again raised the ire of those who care about gender justice by stating that his opponent, Senator Claire McCaskill, was “much more ladylike” when she ran in 2006. He went on to … Continue reading →

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