Bristol Palin Pregnancy

Omnipotent -- The Slowly Dwindling Power of Religion

Daniel Cubias | Posted 10.08.2008 | Politics


Daniel Cubias

At this point in history, is the net effect of religion in general (and Catholicism on Latino culture specifically) a positive? My belief is that it ultimately does more harm than good.

Is Sarah Palin Working Mother of the Year?

Joan Williams | Posted 10.06.2008 | Politics


Joan Williams

Consider the other choice. If you turned down the Big Chance to get family matters on track, and then had to find another political opening later -- same question.

McCain's Christian-Right Sop

Christine Wicker | Posted 10.06.2008 | Home


Christine Wicker

Palin is sending a strange message on abstinence-only sex education; it clearly didn't work for her daughter. Indeed a lot of women are angry about that message and panicked over the enthusiasm Palin seems to be inspiring. Let me offer four reasons to calm down.

Bristol's Pregnancy: The Middle East and North African Blogospheres Weigh In

Jillian York | Posted 10.06.2008 | Home


Jillian York

Following McCain's announcement of Palin as his running mate, Lindsay Lohan to former teenage moms have weighed in on the issue of Bristol's pregnancy. The Middle East and North African blogospheres are no exception.

Teenage Marriage Drops In Frequency, But Rises In Divorce Rates

New York Times | Sarah Kershaw | Posted 10.05.2008 | Style


In light of the announcement that Sarah Palin's 17-year-old daughter Bristol is pregnant and intends to marry her 18-year-old boyfriend Levi Johnston,...

My RNC Suggestion: Marry Bristol Palin And Her Baby Daddy LIVE Onstage!

Lee Stranahan | Posted 10.04.2008 | Politics


Lee Stranahan

Senator McCain, thanks for bringing the circus to town. You've already knocked Obama so far out of the news cycle that he now seems to have all the si...

Levi Johnston Is a F---in' Redneck Genius

Disgrasian | Posted 10.04.2008 | Politics


Disgrasian

McCAIN: So, is this the Impregnator? LEVI: Impregnawhat? I'm just a fuckin' redneck. Dude, how old are you again? Like, 126 years old? You...

So Sarah Palin Outranks Me on the Morality Scale?

Stephanie Losee | Posted 10.04.2008 | Living


Stephanie Losee

The New York Times reported yesterday that Christian conservatives were gratified by John McCain's choice to run with a pro-lifer who married her boyf...

Levi Johnston Slideshow: Meet Bristol Palin's Boyfriend (PHOTOS)

Huffington Post | Anya Strzemien | Posted 10.21.2008 | Politics


When 18-year-old Levi Johnston arrived at the Minneapolis airport with the Palin family on Wednesday afternoon, it wasn't exactly his introduction to ...

What Was Bristol's Plan A?

Ann Shoket | Posted 10.04.2008 | Media


Ann Shoket

Sarah Palin is a shining example of the potential and power of women. And in one hot moment, her daughter gave away her power to make the decisions about how she wanted her future to play out.

Levi Johnston's Mom On Bristol Palin Pregnancy: "This Is Just A Bonus"

AP | RACHEL D'ORO | Posted 10.04.2008 | Politics


WASILLA, Alaska — The boyfriend of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's unwed, pregnant daughter will join the family of the Republican vice presidential c...

Declaring the Sex Wars a Draw

Max and the Marginalized | Posted 10.03.2008 | Politics


Max and the Marginalized

The response to Bristol Palin's pregnancy from the Obama campaign, and anyone else with half a brain, a sprinkle of candor and a dash of decency, has been pitch perfect. It really is the family's business.

Palin Family Values

Richard Silverstein | Posted 10.03.2008 | Politics


Richard Silverstein

The real issue here is the betrayal of Palin's own religious values that such a pregnancy represents.

Bristol Palin's Pregnancy Covered Lightly By Late-Night Hosts

AP | DAVID BAUDER | Posted 10.03.2008 | Media


NEW YORK — Late-night comics tread lightly when referring to the pregnancy of Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin's unwed daughte...

Bristol Palin, Mary Cheney and the Limits of Family Privacy

Rev. Debra Haffner | Posted 10.03.2008 | Politics


Rev. Debra Haffner

Palin's family is asking for privacy, yet the policies of Palin's party do not protect the rights of American women to making their own private decisions about unintended pregnancies.

Sarah Palin: She Has Chosen to Exploit Her Own Daughter's Pregnancy!

Bonnie Fuller | Posted 10.03.2008 | Media


Bonnie Fuller

The Palins took center stage with the full knowledge that their 17-year-old's five-months-along pregnancy was about to become front page news around the world.

National Enquirer: We Triggered Palin Announcement, "Edwards Team" In Alaska

Politico | Michael Calderone | Posted 10.03.2008 | Media


Radar reported last night that the National Enquirer, fresh off breaking the John Edwards scandal, was hot in pursuit of the Bristol Palin pregnancy s...

I'm Falling in Love with Sarah Palin's Story

Chris Kelly | Posted 10.03.2008 | Politics


Chris Kelly

We should judge her on her positions, if we knew what they were, and her achievements, if she had any. Here's where I get off board with Sarah Palin's privacy: The baby blanket.

McCain Fought Teen Pregnancy Programs

AP | SHARON THEIMER | Posted 10.03.2008 | Politics


WASHINGTON — Republican John McCain, whose running mate disclosed that her unmarried 17-year-old daughter is pregnant, has opposed proposals to ...

Jason Linkins

New York Post Offers Up Odd Details In Bristol Palin, Levi Johnston Story

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 10.02.2008 | Politics


I realize that we are deep, deep in the weeds where this Bristol Palin is concerned, but I'm nevertheless surprised at the strange and seemingly unrel...

Levi Johnston: Bristol Palin's Baby Daddy (PHOTOS)

Huffington Post | Posted 12.30.2008 | Politics


***SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOS OF LEVI JOHNSTON AND BRISTOL PALIN*** UPDATE 12/29: Levi Johnston and Bristol Palin's baby son Tripp was born on Sunday, De...

Top Republican Governor Has Heard No Talk Of Removing Palin From The Ticket

Posted 10.02.2008 | Politics


The New York Times talked to GOP Governor Mark Sanford about Bristol Palin's pregnancy today: Gov. Mark Sanford of South Carolina said that he had h...

Palin says daughter, 17, is 5 months pregnant

AP | LIZ SIDOTI | Posted 10.02.2008 | Politics


ST. PAUL, Minn. — John McCain's running mate, Sarah Palin, said Monday her 17-year-old unmarried daughter was five months pregnant, the latest i...