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Public Divided Over Birth Control Insurance Mandate
Six-in-ten Americans have heard about the proposed rule that would require employers, including most religiously affiliated institutions, to cover birth control. Opinion is divided over whether these institutions should be given an exemption. more »
Signing Up As A Spin Detector For False or Misleading Campaign Materials
FactCheck.org is asking you to consider becoming a “Spin Detector. ”We want you to send us campaign materials — videos, robocalls, campaign fliers — that you suspect may contain false or misleading information. For instance, we’re looking for videos of candidates making dubious claims at campaign appearances in your area." more »
ProgressVA Exposes the Influence of ALEC; House Allows A Bill's Preliminary Approval for A Pre-abortion Ultrasound Bill
"A secretive, corporate front group is writing Virginia's laws," said Anna Scholl, Executive Director of ProgressVA; The Virginia House of Delegates gave preliminary approval to a measure requiring a woman to receive an ultrasound before having an abortion. more »
Occupy! At CPAC
Occupy! was a pervasive presence at the 39th CPAC. Al Cardenas, chairman of the American Conservative Union, gave the movement five paragraphs. Seven minutes into Sarah Palin’s closing speech on Saturday she was interrupted by a dozen Occupiers yelling "mic check" more »
