You might want to sit down for this one: Todd Akin’s claim that a raped woman’s body will somehow shut down a pregnancy before it even happens is not supported by science. (I know, you’re shocked.) And, ironically, one of the most prominent elected officials now calling for Akin to step aside is endorsed by […]
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Oct. 21: TFN’s Epic Evening, Featuring Susie Essman of Curb Your Enthusiasm
The Texas Freedom Network is celebrating 17 years of fighting the good fight in Texas. Thanks to you and TFN’s network of more than 50,000 supporters, there is much to celebrate. On October 21, you’re invited to join us in Austin for TFN’s Epic Evening. In addition to a cocktail hour where like-minded Texans can […]
Does David Barton Still Heart Todd Akin?
It will be interesting to see what, if anything, religious right leaders have to say about Republican senate candidate Todd Akin of Missouri this morning. That includes David Barton, who a few weeks ago issued a strong endorsement of Akin. If you had never heard of Akin before this weekend, you probably have now. In […]
The Week in Quotes (Aug. 12 – 18)
Here are some of the week’s most notable quotes culled from news reports from across Texas, and beyond. […]
Down Memory Lane
Today is the one year anniversary of Gov. Rick Perry’s Presidential Campaign vs. Science. […]