Palin Counsels Akin, Hurricane Threatens Convention, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Aug 23, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including Paul Ryan's extreme anti-abortion record and why the GOP's "We Built This!" convention theme isn't exactly correct--at least, not when it comes to the venue it chose. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

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Ryan Joined Akin in Sponsoring Tough Anti-Abortion Bill

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Aug 22, 2012 GOP vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan is trying to distance himself from strict anti-abortion legislation he co-sponsored with embattled Missouri Republican Todd Akin The bill Ryan supported would have banned federal funding for abortions except in cases of so-called forcible rape . Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Eve Ensler Responds to Todd Akin’s ‘Legitimate Rape’ Comment

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Aug 22, 2012 Eve Ensler, the woman behind "The Vagina Monologues," had some harsh words for GOP Missouri Rep. Todd Akin about his comments on "legitimate rape" and abortion. What makes her perspective different from the countless others who have criticized Akin is that she herself is a rape survivor. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Lawmaker Reiterates Akin Remarks, Romney Feels the Power of the Press, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Aug 22, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including the GOP's staunch anti-abortion platform and a CNN appearance by Todd Akin's, er, chair. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

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Todd Akin Apologizes, Krugman Calls Out Ryanomics, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Aug 20, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including what Mitt Romney may be hiding in his tax returns and Fox News' coverage of a controversial "legitimate rape" comment by Rep. Todd Akin, shown above. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Todd Akin: Women Can’t Get Pregnant From ‘Legitimate Rape’

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Aug 20, 2012 Some conservatives are asking for the Republican Senate candidate in Missouri to step down over outrageous remarks on rape and abortion. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )