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[Content Note for rape culture on this entire section] On Akin's "legitimate rape" comments and how they fit into larger anti-choice and rape apologist narratives, and other things:
Garance: A Canard That Will Not Die: 'Legitimate Rape' Doesn't Cause Pregnancy
Pam: Congressman Todd Akin Has Opinions
Kate: Rep. Todd Akin: Wrong, But Not Alone
David: Akin's Comments about Rape and Pregnancy Common Among Anti-Choice Movement
Scott: Defending Akin
Chloe: A Thank You Note for Todd Akin
Ben: Fox Lets Rove Discuss Akin Rape Comments Without Disclosing His Conflict of Interest
And other recommended stuff...
Margaret: Congressional Republicans Called Out for Skinny-dipping in Holy Land
moyazb: America breeds terrorists. And they are white not brown. [Content Note: Racism; terrorism.]
Resistance: Update: Valley Swim Club [Content Note: Racism.]
Atrios: Oh Lordy The Conventions Are Almost Here
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