Conservatives Rip Fluke’s Speech, Reiterate Limbaugh ‘Slut’ Comments

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Sep 7, 2012 Conservatives are once again leveling the false claim that Fluke, the women's rights activist who was thrust into the national spotlight after Rush Limbaugh called her a "slut," wants the government to pay for her to have sex. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Recap: Democratic National Convention Day 2

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Sep 6, 2012 Highlights of the second day of the Democratic National Convention included speeches by Bill Clinton and Elizabeth Warren, plus a last-minute change for President Obama's address Thursday night. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Recap: Democratic National Convention Day 1

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Sep 5, 2012 Highlights of the first day of the Democratic National Convention, including speeches by first lady Michelle Obama and keynote speaker Julian Castro, plus a video tribute to Ted Kennedy that included a not-so-subtle swipe at Mitt Romney. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Madeleine Albright: Why Would Any Woman Vote for Mitt?

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Sep 4, 2012 The former secretary of state articulated in an interview Monday what quite a few people have probably thought but not publicly stated, especially given the GOP's recent assault against women's rights. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

‘The Daily Show’: Jon Stewart Talks Todd Akin, Vaginas and the RNC

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Aug 29, 2012 Jon Stewart and company missed an eventful week during their recent hiatus, but they're back just in time for the Republican National Convention. And also to talk about the most important issues of the campaign: Todd Akin and vaginas. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Paul Ryan: Rape Is a ‘Method of Conception’

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Aug 29, 2012 Rep Paul Ryan, who comes from the party that brought you such ridiculous notions as women rarely get pregnant from "legitimate rape" and a child conceived from rape is just like a child born out of wedlock, added one more to the chorus of stupid GOP ideas on rape during a recent interview . Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

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 )

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 )

Obama and Romney’s Buckeye Smackdown, Dubya’s Head on a Spike and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jun 15, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney in Ohio, the DOJ's decision in the John Edwards case, and the HBO show "Game of Thrones" getting political. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Handmaid’s Tale

David Fitzsimmons, Cagle Cartoons, The Arizona Star Apr 2, 2012 Dig deeper