Sex and Gender

Christian Group Accuses GOP of "Political Gang Rape" Against Todd Akin

And you thought rape analogies were passé.

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| Wed Aug. 22, 2012 11:42 AM PDT

The Kids Are All Right

Students today score better on tests than you did.

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| Wed Aug. 22, 2012 3:00 AM PDT

Flowchart: "Can I Get Pregnant?"

Learn the biology of your body, according to conservative male lawmakers.

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| Wed Aug. 22, 2012 3:00 AM PDT
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Paul Ryan Cosponsored All the Most Extreme Anti-Abortion Bills

We know the GOP vice presidential candidate is anti-abortion. But seriously: He's really, really anti-abortion.

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| Wed Aug. 22, 2012 3:00 AM PDT

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After Akin, GOP Makes Extreme Abortion Policy Official

The party's platform endorses outlawing abortion under any circumstances, including rape and incest.

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| Tue Aug. 21, 2012 12:46 PM PDT

Is Putting Boys and Girls in Separate Classrooms Legal?

Hundreds of public schools are segregating kids by sex, citing discredited research on learning differences.

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| Tue Aug. 21, 2012 3:01 AM PDT

The Problem With Men Explaining Things

Countless women are being told that they are not reliable witnesses to their own lives, that the truth is not their property, now or ever.

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| Mon Aug. 20, 2012 3:38 PM PDT

Can Todd Akin Survive in Missouri?

Prediction: This all blows over and Akin doesn't even lose much support.

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| Mon Aug. 20, 2012 8:12 AM PDT
LIFE

Wham, Bam, Sonogram!

From transvaginal ultrasounds to attacks on Planned Parenthood, the ladies of Americans United for Life are targeting reproductive rights.

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| Mon Aug. 20, 2012 3:01 AM PDT
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Rep. Todd Akin: Wrong, But Not Alone

The GOP Senate candidate says women can't get pregnant from rape. That's a fairly common belief on the fringe right.

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| Sun Aug. 19, 2012 6:21 PM PDT

Do Menstruating Women Attract Sharks?

We dove into murky scientific waters to find out.

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| Thu Aug. 16, 2012 3:00 AM PDT

No, Menstruating Women Do Not Attract Bear Attacks

A new study busts the myth that women should avoid camping trips while menstruating.

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| Wed Aug. 15, 2012 3:00 AM PDT

US Female Olympians Have Won More Medal Points Than All but Four Countries

And more stats on how Team America's women kicked major butt at the 2012 London games.

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| Sun Aug. 12, 2012 3:00 AM PDT

Jury to Hear Allegations Against Kansas Anti-Abortion Activist

The DOJ charges woman for threats against Wichita doctor Mila Means.

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| Fri Aug. 10, 2012 3:00 AM PDT

Louisiana School Revokes Pregnancy Policy

After the ACLU complained, a public charter school agreed to drop its policy of booting pregnant students.

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| Thu Aug. 9, 2012 11:50 AM PDT

Medical Journal Blasts Komen for Overselling Mammograms

Early detection isn't nearly as effective as the leading breast cancer organization claims.

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| Thu Aug. 9, 2012 3:00 AM PDT

Lidia Yuknavitch Flicks Off Freud

An irreverent remake of a renowned case, the new novel "Dora: a Headcase" delivers a gritty take on girlhood.

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| Wed Aug. 8, 2012 3:00 AM PDT

Louisiana School Boots Pregnant Students

The ACLU of Louisiana targets charter school for forcing students to submit to pregnancy tests.

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| Mon Aug. 6, 2012 12:10 PM PDT
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House GOPer Compares Free Birth Control Day to 9/11

Co-pay-free contraception starts today for many women. It's not Pearl Harbor.

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| Wed Aug. 1, 2012 11:48 AM PDT

Judge Upholds Arizona's Extreme Abortion Law

Abortion rights groups vow to appeal.

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| Mon Jul. 30, 2012 1:11 PM PDT