Sarah Palin Reaction

"Women, Power and Politics": How Have Women in Politics Changed the U.S. and the World?

Maria Hinojosa | Posted 10.20.2008 | Media


Maria Hinojosa

For me, Palin's nomination raises a significant question: Is a woman candidate always a women's candidate? How would she fight for women's causes?

Tina Fey for Vice President

Vanessa Richmond | Posted 10.20.2008 | Entertainment


Vanessa Richmond

Fey actually understands Palin -- well enough to be a dead-wringer for her -- so could actually mount an intelligent, effective attack. Unlike, say, the current Democrats.

An Open Letter to Sarah Palin About Working Mothers

Joanne Bamberger | Posted 10.20.2008 | Politics


Joanne Bamberger

You say you're going to be an advocate for special needs children, now that you have one of your own. What does that mean, exactly

America Can Not Afford Another American President

Diane Tucker | Posted 10.18.2008 | Home


Diane Tucker

Exactly how many Republican administrations do Americans need before they realize they're all the same? Grandiose deficits. Financial compensation to buddies. Attempts to privatize everything except their own colossal business failures.

On Star Wars, Homeless Men, and Sarah Palin

Alexis C. Jolly | Posted 10.18.2008 | Politics


Alexis C. Jolly

Most of us have had to settle for Miss Congeniality rather than Miss Alaska in the beauty pageant of life. But just because we can relate to Palin doesn't mean she should be in a position to become president.

Sarah Palin E-Mails Deleted Under Cover of Hacking Incident

Erik Ose | Posted 10.18.2008 | Politics


Erik Ose

A strange hacking incident earlier today tied up another loose end for Gov. Sarah Palin. Overnight, one of Palin's Yahoo e-mail accounts was compromi...

Green Message at Risk of Getting Lost in Political Cacophony

Marguerite Manteau-Rao | Posted 10.18.2008 | Green


Marguerite Manteau-Rao

Even "green," one of the most widely used keywords in environmental conversations, has trouble keeping up with the buzz around "Sarah Palin."

My Name is Tina Fey and I Approved This Ad

Miles Mogulescu | Posted 10.17.2008 | Entertainment


Miles Mogulescu

My price will quadruple. I'll be selling out arenas from Bangor to Fairbanks with my Sarah impersonation act. They'll even have to build me my own theater in Vegas like Cher.

The People's Guide to the Conservative Palinguage Vol. 3: Market Meltdown Edition!

John Ridley | Posted 10.17.2008 | Politics


John Ridley

In honor of the biggest one day market drop since 2001, we're focusing this week mostly -- but not exclusively -- on the economy.

Foreign Media Use Professional Journos To Blog

Jillian York | Posted 10.17.2008 | Home


Jillian York

Blogging projects created by established publications that use trained foreign journalists lend a certain credibility to blogging the elections.

Women Respond To Palin: Part One

Marcia G. Yerman | Posted 10.16.2008 | Politics


Marcia G. Yerman

A substantial number of women writing in discussed their lives. Many made a point of conveying that they come "from small towns like Palin."

Rouge Cou in House White? We'd Be in Merde Profonde

Mort Rosenblum | Posted 10.16.2008 | Politics


Mort Rosenblum

Among the Sarah Palin jibes choking the internet, one notes that she once registered the business name, "Rouge Cou," for Red Neck. Actually, that means Neck Red.

Why the Democrats Need to Dumb It Down

Michelle Haimoff | Posted 10.16.2008 | Politics


Michelle Haimoff

She makes them laugh and lets them think that they'll all head over to Culver's later for frozen custard and ButterBurgers.

"Sarah Palin Feminism" is Doublespeak for Sexism

Sarah Seltzer | Posted 10.16.2008 | Politics


Sarah Seltzer

While feminists believe in voting for a candidate based on what he or she will do for women, "Sarah Palin feminists" also believe that female voters will flock to Palin merely because she is a woman.

Don't Complain About Biased Media Coverage, Do Something About It

David Latt | Posted 10.16.2008 | Media


David Latt

After the Friday surprise that John McCain had chosen Sarah Palin as his running mate, the media reacted with shock and awe. Since then, while some m...

Running by the Numbers

Jayne Lyn Stahl | Posted 10.13.2008 | Politics


Jayne Lyn Stahl

Palin admitted she knows about as much about eye-rack as her running mate knows about the economy.

Women Against Sarah Palin: Bloggers Strike Back

Jillian York | Posted 10.13.2008 | Home


Jillian York

Two New York women decided to speak out against Sarah Palin by sending an email to their friends asking them to fight back. The email ended up getting sent around the world, and now women from all over the globe have responded on how they view the Alaska governor.

Palin-tology (Unearthing What She Means)

James Zogby | Posted 10.13.2008 | Politics


James Zogby

while Obama speaks to "the angels of our better selves," Palin uses sarcasm and anger at "them" -- the "elites" and others who have abandoned "us" and threatened "our" way of life.

McCain Leads Where Gender Gaps Are Bigger

Philip N. Cohen | Posted 10.13.2008 | Politics


Philip N. Cohen

McCain's lead is heavily concentrated in the states where women's employment rates are relatively low.

John and Sarah's World

Elizabeth Shipp | Posted 10.13.2008 | Politics


Elizabeth Shipp

I'm not being hyperbolic here...literally the most anti-choice ticket in history.

Palin and the Holy Laughter Anointing

Bruce Wilson | Posted 10.12.2008 | Politics


Bruce Wilson

We could have a vice president who might well believe that Catholics and non-Third Wave Christians hold false religious views and are controlled by demon powers.

Sarah Palin is Rubber; Barack Obama is Glue

Billy Kimball | Posted 10.11.2008 | Politics


Billy Kimball

To the frustrated Democrats who have responded to Obama's stationary poll position by wailing for their candidate to quit dancing and fight like a man, now I hope you see where the low road will take you.

A Palin Theocracy

Marjorie Cohn | Posted 10.11.2008 | Politics


Marjorie Cohn

Palin would indeed be a heartbeat away from becoming President. But what would a Palin administration really look like?

Daughter Dearest: You'll Never Be Vice-President

Marc Cooper | Posted 10.11.2008 | Home


Marc Cooper

Here you are at age 25 with what your Mom and I thought was a solid education, and you're but a common community organizer. Let me count the ways we did you wrong.

Insulted Women Sound Off On Campaign Politics

Marlene H. Phillips | Posted 10.11.2008 | Home


Marlene H. Phillips

My email roared out the response of women who wanted their opinions on this election to be heard. "Insulted," was one word they used, and enraged with John McCain's underestimation of them.