Kathy Pollitt writes for The Nation: “I’m guessing Robert Scheer wrote his Truthout piece praising Rand Paul as “a principled libertarian in the mold of his father, Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas” (“…we need more of that impulse in the Congress”) before the m…
Nicole Allan writes for The Atlantic: “One of the branches of speculation about Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan’s personal life has centered on her decision not to have children. Peter Beinart first raised the topic on the Daily Beast last month, maki…
Peter S. Goodman writes for The New York Times: “Despite a substantial increase in federal support for subsidized child care, which has enabled some states to stave off cuts, others have trimmed support, and most have failed to keep pace with rising dem…
Barbara Hoberock writes for Tulsa World: “The Oklahoma Senate on Tuesday completed an override of Gov. Brad Henry’s veto of a controversial abortion bill. The Senate action came after the House voted Monday to override Henry’s veto of House Bill 3284.…
Washington Post’s Phillip Rucker quotes NOW President Terry O’Neill after Connie Saltonstall announces she will not be running for Rep. Bart Stupak’s (D-Mich.) seat: “Democrat Connie Saltonstall, the abortion-rights advocate who challenged retiring Rep.…