The Populist Rebellion That Tripped Up Larry Summers

John Nichols writes for The Nation: “Like many progressive organizations, NOW expressed discomfort with the approach Summers has taken to core economic questions.”

Will there be justice in 14-year-old rape victim’s case?

Irin Carmon writes for MSNBC.com: “Last Thursday, among the hundreds of protesters outside the offices of a Montana judge who shortened to 30 days the sentence of a teacher convicted of raping his 14-year-old student, was a surprise guest: the judge hims…

Women’s groups push Janet Yellen for Fed job

Kevin Cirilli writes for Politico: “Women’s groups are intensifying their opposition to the possible nomination of Larry Summers to lead the Federal Reserve in an effort to pressure President Barack Obama to choose Janet Yellen for the job.”

Montana appeals 30-day rape sentence for former teacher

Laura Zuckerman writes for Reuters: “‘He needs to be removed from the bench. We will fight to the very end,’ said Marian Bradley, president of the Montana chapter of the National Organization for Women.”

Looks Like Larry Summers Nomination Doesn’t Appeal To Religious Groups, Either

Zach Carter writes for The Huffington Post: “The letter comes as a broad coalition of progressive political groups organizes to oppose a Summers nomination, citing his record of deregulatory judgments, derisive statements about women and his difficulty w…