Rick Perry

Even After the Primary, New Hampshire Women Are Watching...And They're Concerned

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by Jennifer Frizzell, Planned Parenthood Action Fund (Northern New England)

January 11, 2012 - 1:10pm (Print)

While the eyes of Americans across the country watch New Hampshire, the eyes of New Hampshire women (and the men who care about them) are looking at the candidates' positions on the issues that directly affect us: women's health.

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Iowa! New Hampshire! South Carolina! Santorum! God!

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by Andy Kopsa

January 10, 2012 - 9:09pm (Print)

While Perry goes straight off to South Carolina, skipping New Hampshire in trying to scoop up votes in a friendlier (southern) state, Santorum will let his boots-on-the-ground team in South Carolina work its magic for him – just like in Iowa – while he traipses around New Hampshire. Let me explain.
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Presidential Forums, Divorce, and Plan B

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by Amanda Marcotte, RH Reality Check

January 1, 2012 - 9:32pm (Print)

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Chris Mooney discusses the implications of the HHS decision on Plan B. Highlights from the Personhood USA presidential forum, and a report on how the economy is keeping people stuck in bad marriages.

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Stephen Colbert Remakes Rick Perry's Anti-Gay Campaign Ad

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Stephen Colbert's take on Rick Perry's anti-gay campaign ad – done with just a hint of fabulous Christmas spirit. 

December 23, 2011 - 2:03pm

Stephen Colbert's take on Rick Perry's anti-gay campaign ad – done with just a hint of fabulous Christmas spirit. 

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Perry Stigmatizes Gays, Using Ploy of Discrimination Against Christians

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In this campaign ad, Rick Perry says: "I'm not ashamed to admit that I'm a Christian, but you don't need to be in the pew every Sunday to know there's something wrong in this country when gays can serve openly in the military but our kids can't openly celebrate Christmas or pray in school." Is this still America? 

December 9, 2011 - 10:07am

In this campaign ad, Rick Perry says: "I'm not ashamed to admit that I'm a Christian, but you don't need to be in the pew every Sunday to know there's something wrong in this country when gays can serve openly in the military but our kids can't openly celebrate Christmas or pray in school." Is this still America? 

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In Opposition to Most of American Citizens, Rick Perry Supports "Personhood"

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The phenomenally inarticulate Mr. Perry attempts to describe his intention to make America an anti-choice nation, and through his roundabout fumbling we can ascertain that he supports "life from conception"-- a belief that the majority of Americans do not hold.

See all our coverage of egg-as-person initiatives here.
November 21, 2011 - 1:15pm

The phenomenally inarticulate Mr. Perry attempts to describe his intention to make America an anti-choice nation, and through his roundabout fumbling we can ascertain that he supports "life from conception"-- a belief that the majority of Americans do not hold.

See all our coverage of egg-as-person initiatives here.
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"Lil Poundcake" the HPV Vaccine Doll!

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Meet Lil Poundcake, the star of this week's SNL commercial parody! Her hair really grows, you can put earrings in her ears, and she administers the HPV vaccine -- "the only doll qualified to administer the HPV vaccine to girls under 10!" This parody was created in response to the HPV wars of recent GOP Debates. [Via Feministing]

October 4, 2011 - 9:43am

Meet Lil Poundcake, the star of this week's SNL commercial parody! Her hair really grows, you can put earrings in her ears, and she administers the HPV vaccine -- "the only doll qualified to administer the HPV vaccine to girls under 10!" This parody was created in response to the HPV wars of recent GOP Debates. [Via Feministing]

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Stephen Colbert Praises Michele Bachmann’s Scientific Research On HPV Vaccination

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While some have breathlessly opined that the media has failed the public by allowing Bachmann to spread misinformation about the HPV vaccine, Colbert takes the opposite approach to much greater effect: amplification of the absurd comments to comedic effect. (via Mediaite)

September 30, 2011 - 11:26am

While some have breathlessly opined that the media has failed the public by allowing Bachmann to spread misinformation about the HPV vaccine, Colbert takes the opposite approach to much greater effect: amplification of the absurd comments to comedic effect. (via Mediaite)

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Rick Perry Wants To Get Up In Women's Uteruses

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Rick Perry is in favor of smaller, less powerful government -- except when it comes to abortion.

September 26, 2011 - 12:39pm

Rick Perry is in favor of smaller, less powerful government -- except when it comes to abortion.

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Brownback Apparently Believes Perry is Anti-Choice Enough

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by Robin Marty, RH Reality Check

September 22, 2011 - 1:16pm (Print)

The Kansas governor and anti-choice stalwart announced his endorsement of Texas Governor Rick Perry for President.

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