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Sandra Fluke: Rush Limbaugh's "Apology" Means Nothing

Sandra Fluke: Rush Limbaugh's "Apology" Means Nothing

Sandra Fluke, the Georgetown Law student who was called a "slut" and a "prostitute" by popular right-wing radio host Rush Limbaugh, appeared on The View today to discuss the firestorm. Advertisers have suspended their ads on his show—just joined by AOL—in spite of Limbaugh's limp apology, claiming he was just being "humorous." Today, Fluke said of his maybe-mea culpa, "I don't think a statement like this saying that his choice of words was not the best changes anything, especially when the statement is issued when he's under significant pressure" from advertisers. more ›

NY Post Extra Stupid About Greg Kelly Rape Coverage Criticism

NY Post Extra Stupid About Greg Kelly Rape Coverage Criticism

Thursday's blatant character assassination of Greg Kelly's rape accuser masquerading as a newspaper cover can either be explained by the New York Post's profound commitment to misogyny, the NYPD, News Corp, or all of the above. But the paper's response to criticisms of their coverage reflects a piercing hatred for basic literacy and is a new low, even for the Limbo of tabloids. more ›

Was Potential GOP Senate Candidate Cenedella Writing A Misogynist Blog?

Was Potential GOP Senate Candidate Cenedella Writing A Misogynist Blog?

Oh the Internet, always catching politicians with their mouths open. In the latest example of the dangers of the interwebs, the Times today digs into a website purportedly written by potential Republican senate candidate Marc Cenedella. Maybe potential representatives of the Empire State don't want to be on the record as being in support of making March 14 a Steak and Blow Jobs holiday? more ›

French Feminists Protest Chauvinism Supporting DSK

French Feminists Protest Chauvinism Supporting DSK
    

The arrest of former IMF head and leading French politician Dominique Strauss-Kahn for allegedly sexually assaulting a hotel maid in NYC has become an international incident. His perp walk set off a torrent of criticism from the French, who were outraged that someone so prominent could be treated like a common suspect and beliefs that he's being set-up. It has also prompted French politicians, philosophers, social commentators, and many more to make comments like, "Why all the fuss? It's merely a bit of hanky-panky with the help" and "Really, nobody died in that hotel room." more ›

Elton: Hillary "Still Standing," Despite America's Misogyny

Elton: Hillary "Still Standing," Despite America's Misogyny

Are Americans misogynistic? Elton John thinks so, and he thinks it may be hurting his friend Hillary's shot at the Oval Office. He addressed the problem to over 5,000 Clinton supporters at Radio City Musical Hall last night, saying, “I’ve always been a Hillary supporter. There is no-one more qualified to lead America. I’m amazed by the misogynistic attitudes of some of the people in this country. And I say to hell with them... I love you Hillary. I’ll be there for you.” more ›

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