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Alito runs from his record
Tim Grieve
Under questioning from senators, the nominee distances himself from things he has done and said.
Boring, but not scary
Walter Shapiro
Samuel Alito came across as wimpy, but he didn't reveal any weird Bork-like tendencies. He's well on his way to joining a rightward-leaning high court.
Alito, you’re no John Roberts
Michael Scherer
In the first day of his confirmation hearings, Samuel Alito displayed none of the dexterity and charm of Bush's newly minted chief justice -- and may face a rougher ride later this week.
We shall overcome … liberals
Michelle Goldberg
At a black church in Philadelphia, Martin Luther King Jr.'s niece joined Jerry Falwell and Rick Santorum to denounce critics of Samuel Alito.
Perception vs. reality on Alito and abortion
Tim Grieve
A new poll shows that only 18 percent of Americans think that Alito would vote to overturn Roe.
Formal opposition to Alito builds
Rebecca Traister
The Alternatives to Marriage Project officially opposes the nomination of Samuel Alito to the Supreme Court.
Alito’s bad luck
Walter Shapiro
The latest Supreme Court nominee has to face a Senate newly emboldened to challenge the imperial Bush presidency. And his paper trail gives senators plenty of ammunition to do it.
No abortion unless not having one will maim or kill you
Katharine Mieszkowski
An Indiana lawmaker proposes legislation to try to overturn Roe v. Wade.
A disastrous appointment
Michelle Goldberg
Bush's backdoor choice of unqualified right-winger Ellen Sauerbrey to head the U.S. refugee-response team raises the specter of Michael Brown.
Another major abortion case on its way to the court?
Lynn Harris
Supremes to consider reviewing the case that found the "partial-birth abortion" ban unconstitutional.
Mississippi: last clinic standing under attack
Lynn Harris
When it comes to abortion rights, activists see the state as the "canary dying in the mine."
The last clinic standing in South Dakota
Hillary Frey
This rural state has one abortion provider -- as long as Roe is upheld
Wanted, unwanted babies?
Juliana Bunim
Abortion rates are down and unwanted pregnancies are up. What gives?
Missouri lawmaker kind of, sort of gets it, a little
Lynn Harris
Antiabortion state rep doesnt hate emergency contraception.
Helpless
Martha Baer
As Felicia's mentor, I've rescued her from a meth jag and taken her calls after her abusive boyfriend beat her. But after five years, I'm not sure I've done any good.
Pregnancy among homeless teens on the rise in Illinois
Page Rockwell
Many girls become homeless because they're pregnant.
Jolting Joe
Michelle Goldberg
Liberal Democrats are enraged at Joe Lieberman for supporting the Iraq war. But will attacking the Connecticut senator make the party stronger -- or alienate its moderates?
Pittsburgh to abortion clinic protesters: Back off
Lynn Harris
City Council approves ordinance requiring antiabortion activists to keep their distance from clinics.
Abortion and trauma
Rebecca Traister
A controversial new study claims that abortion causes more mental trauma than miscarriage does.
A man’s right to choose, take five
Farhad Manjoo
Dalton Conley, the academic who argued that men should have a say in abortion decisions, now says his position is "feminist."
American Girl vows to “Save Girlhood”
Sarah Elizabeth Richards
The doll retailer's new ad campaign laments that girls are growing up too fast.
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