Topic: politics

Study, CNN Say Women Vote Based On Ovulation, Not Information

Study, CNN Say Women Vote Based On Ovulation, Not Information

Remember how everything from the way you dress to the foods you eat to the men you date can all be traced back to what’s going on with your ovaries? According to a soon-to-be-published study, ovulation is also one of the driving factors behind how you vote. Because apparently ovulation is better at understanding foreign policy, economic plans, reproductive health issues, and voting record? Yeah, I’m going to go ahead and call BS on this. And on CNN’s coverage of it. More »

Beyond Kissing Babies: Political Stories Have A New Way To Manipulate A Mom’s Emotions

Beyond Kissing Babies: Political Stories Have A New Way To Manipulate A Mom's Emotions

It’s the oldest political trope in the book. Kissing babies is like a public servant’s rite of passage. It’s simple. It’s endearing. It doesn’t really hurt anyone, though the babies involved never seem exactly thrilled to be handed over to complete strangers while lots of flashing camera lights go off. I suppose we shouldn’t ever be surprised to see children used as political props after considering just how long the baby kissing tradition has gone on. And yet, there’s been a level of child exploitation in the current election that seems to be more extreme and dishonest than anything I can remember. More »

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