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Sotomayor, Obama, and Empathy

By Kathleen Reeves, RH Reality Check

May 26, 2009 - 2:43pm

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Obama’s nomination of Sonia Sotomayor is the latest event in an interesting conflict between the President and conservatives. As a candidate, Obama was diplomatic, and as a President, he is adept at articulating and advancing policy without incensing opponents.


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VIDEO: The Gibson Interview: Palin on Roe v. Wade

By Scott Swenson, RH Reality Check

September 12, 2008 - 6:54pm

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Charlie Gibson asks the predictable questions and gets the predictable answers on abortion. But what's the reality beyond the talking points?

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Are Democrats Backpedaling on Abortion Rights?

By Kate Michelman and Frances Kissling

July 8, 2008 - 7:00am

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It's an official quadrennial tradition: Every four years, self-described moderates advise the Democratic Party that its long-standing and electorally successful pro-choice position is the reason that "values voters" are deserting the party. We are told these voters could be brought into the fold if Democrats would temper their defense of women's freedom with tacit condemnation of the choices many women make.

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Bush in Your Bedroom

By Heather Wokusch, Progressiveshandbook.com

January 3, 2008 - 8:01am

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President Bush has used his years in office to limit reproductive freedom and stack critical posts with right-wingers bent on rolling back the clock.


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