If ever there were magic words guaranteed to provoke instant fury in America’s far-right ranks (besides “Nobel Peace Prize”), they might sound a little like “Al Franken.” The comedian-turned-senator’s recent proposal — related to the rights of rape victims who are employees of government contractors — met with some baffling resistance from Republicans in Congress. –KA

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