Setting aside the theater criticism to address what JD Vance revealed about himself last night. This self-proclaimed "pro-baby" politician will sell both the present and future of American children for a nickel.
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JD Vance claims only parents care about "the future" — but he called climate change "weird science"
JD Vance claims only parents care about "the future" — but he called climate change "weird science"
Interview with "Exvangelical" host Blake Chastain about his new book exploring why people leave evangelical churches. It's more about identity and politics than theology. But that's because evangelicalism itself is more about politics than theology.
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"We can tell them why their beliefs are harmful": An exvangelical on his former faith
In "Exvangelical and Beyond," Blake Chastain offers hard truths about why people leave evangelicalism
My analysis of Trump's bizarre "protector" speech and Bernie Moreno declaring women are "crazy" to care about abortion rights. What links these speeches together is anger and resentment at women for daring to have minds of their own.
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Donald Trump and Bernie Moreno are mad at "crazy" female voters who refuse to fall in line
MAGA candidates can't hide their irritation that women are allowed to think for themselves
Melania Trump's weird "defense" of her nude photos suggests that the Trump campaign is out of ideas. All they know how to do is "trigger the liberals." This play was an effort to distract from Trump's anti-choice views. But I don't think it's working.
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Melania Trump's weird defense of her nude pictures is a ham-fisted attempt to troll feminists
The former first lady suddenly breaks her silence on decades-old photos. She's trying to troll feminists
New reports expose that in the weeks after Dobbs, two women were killed by Georgia's abortion ban. God only knows how many more are out there. Naturally, Republicans are blaming the victims.
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The Christian right victim-blames women who die from abortion bans
Anti-choice activists argue that if Amber Nicole Thurman had submitted to forced childbirth, she'd still be alive
One of Donald Trump's big lies is that he has no plans to take away your birth control. Mark Robinson's anti-birth control tirades reveal the truth. As Project 2025 drafters understand, abortion bans alone won't "fix" the childless cat lady "problem."
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Mark Robinson's anti-birth control tirade is the Project 2025 agenda
"Get this under control": GOP's true agenda revealed by Republican candidate's anti-birth control tirade
MAGA has a weird obsession with cats and dogs. This election cycle has been nothing but gross stories in which MAGA rubs its filth all over sweet, innocent pets. I've been developing a theory and with the cat-eating thing, I have some answers.
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Cat ladies and dog-eating: Why MAGA can't quit the weird talk about pets
Kristi Noem shoots her puppy. Trolls accuse Tim Walz of faking his dog. The animal obsession is getting deranged
Taylor Swift's "Childless Cat Lady" signature isn't just a funny joke. It exposes what MAGA men fear most: That women no longer have to care about their opinion.
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Taylor Swift's "Childless Cat Lady" signature exposes MAGA male fears
Voting for Donald Trump will not make the ladies like you, Elon Musk