President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s farewell address in 1961 is mostly remembered for his words about the “military-industrial complex.” He said, “In the councils of
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“42:” Jackie Robinson and America’s unfinished social agenda
The new movie, “42,” tells the should-be-well-known story of Jackie Robinson, the first black player in major league baseball. For American sports fans of
Minnesota and Colorado: Where the progressive agenda is alive and…progressing
Progressive ideas are alive in 2013—and not just as talking points. They reflect what Americans actually value and want, and nowhere is that more
Obama’s updated contraception policy respects religious liberty & women’s rights
On Feb. 1, 2013, the Obama administration announced an update to its proposed contraception coverage policy under the healthcare law. The update comes in
It’s not really about abortion
Lady Sybil died at Downton Abbey tonight because two powerful men overruled the doctor who had known her since childhood and the mother whose reasoning powers were not
Peace X Peace: Raising women’s voices, building cultures of peace
Switch off MSNBC. Toss the New York Times in the recycling bin and suppress the temptation to sample the blogs. If you crave more
Lame duck imperative: Violence Against Women Act set to expire at end of December
Time is running out on the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Set to expire at the end of December, VAWA might become the second
Our recent history of “Voting Wars”
“Procedures and equipment vary from county to county, with the result that voters’ chances of casting a vote in a statewide election that will
Progress: Women, minorities make up majorities in newly elected government
“The Democratic Caucus will bring to the 113th Congress the first Caucus where the majority is women and minorities. Our new Caucus will celebrate
A rape survivor tells her story. Think about it when you vote.
“If it’s a legitimate rape, the female body has ways to try to shut that whole thing down.” U.S. Representative Todd Akin (R-MO). “If