Right-Wingers
From the wacky to the just plain wrong, what conservatives are saying and doing
The GOP Has A Policy Problem, Not A Demographics Problem
Racialized rhetoric from the GOP could be telling of a deeply alienating structure of intolerance and disrespect.
Posted Wednesday, December 12, 2012 in Opinions by Pauline Holdsworth
Fox News Mocks Student Push For Divestment From Fossil Fuels [VIDEO]
A panel manages to undermine both the intelligence of young adults and the reality of climate change.
Posted Wednesday, December 12, 2012 by Sydney Hofferth
Sandra Fluke Nominated for TIME Person of the Year, Right-Wing Flips
TIME magazine editors named Sandra Fluke to their list of 40 people nominated as the “Person of the Year,” and one Fox News anchor isn’t pleased.
Posted Wednesday, November 28, 2012 by Sydney Hofferth
NOM: Gay College Students a Threat to Marriage
The National Organization for Marriage (NOM) had identified a new threat to America: LGBT college students who work as resident assistants.
Posted Tuesday, November 27, 2012 in Know Your Right Wingers by Abraham White
Fox News Host: We Choose Our Female Anchors From ‘Victoria’s Secret Catalogue’
“Fox & Friends” host Brian Kilmeade manages to offend even his own coworkers.
Posted Friday, November 16, 2012 by Abraham White
Mixed Reactions to Laws Silencing Funeral Protests
Critics and supporters alike react to the new California law and discuss its constitutionality.
Posted Monday, October 1, 2012 by Jen Hicks
INFOGRAPHIC: House Republican Cuts for Kids by the Numbers
Wealthy special interests win out over child protection services and nutrition assistance.
Posted Friday, April 27, 2012 in Reprints by Melissa Boteach
Rush Limbaugh Attacks Sandra Fluke Again, Now Over Stafford Loans
The radio host went after Sandra Fluke again, accusing her of working with “operatives inside the White House.
Posted Wednesday, April 25, 2012 by Kellan Schmidt
Rep. Virginia Foxx: I Have ‘Little Tolerance’ for Students Drowning in Debt [AUDIO]
“I have very little tolerance for people who tell me that they graduate with $200,000 of debt or even $80,000 of debt because there’s no reason for that.”
Posted Tuesday, April 24, 2012 in Video / Multimedia by Naima Ramos-Chapman
Wisconsin Repeals Equal Pay Law, Lawmaker Says ‘Money is More Important to Men’
Gov. Scott Walker’s repeal of an equal pay law will have economic implications for all Wisconsinites.
Posted Tuesday, April 10, 2012 by Naima Ramos-Chapman
Ugandan Activists Sue American Evangelist for Fomenting Anti-Gay Hatred
Meet Pastor Scott Lively, who—among other things—claims gay men played a central role in the Holocaust.
Posted Monday, April 9, 2012 in Know Your Right Wingers by Shay O'Reilly
BREAKING: Kraft Ends ALEC Membership, Joining Coca-Cola and Pepsi
After the two beverage giants severed ties with the right-wing group, major food company Kraft is pulling out, too.
Posted Friday, April 6, 2012 in Reporting by Brian Stewart
Five Worst States for Voting Rights in 2011
Is your state one of the worst offenders?
Posted Thursday, April 5, 2012 by Brian Stewart
BREAKING: Coke and Pepsi Sever Ties With Right-Wing ALEC, Which Pushes Voter Suppression Efforts
In addition to pushing voter suppression efforts to state lawmakers, ALEC has helped advance other right-wing legislation including “Stand Your Ground” laws.
Posted Thursday, April 5, 2012 in Reporting by Brian Stewart
Rep. Clyburn: I’m Disturbed By Voter Suppression Efforts And Impact On Students
The congressman pushed back on conservative efforts to disenfranchise during a press call.
Posted Wednesday, April 4, 2012 by Naima Ramos-Chapman
Why Are Conservatives Scared and Backing Voter Suppression Efforts?
Hint: It’s not because of voter fraud.
Posted Wednesday, April 4, 2012 by Brian Stewart
President Clinton on Voter Suppression Efforts
“There has never been in my lifetime ... the determined effort to limit the franchise that we see today.”
Posted Wednesday, April 4, 2012 by Brian Stewart
