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Sarah Seltzer is an associate editor at AlterNet and a freelance writer based in New York City. Her work has been published at the Nation, the Christian Science Monitor, Jezebel and the Washington Post. Follow her on Twitter at @sarahmseltzer and find her work at sarahmseltzer.com. subscribe to Sarah Seltzer's feed

'Crisis Pregnancy Center' that Made Couples Study the Bible Now Suing for Taxpayer Dollars

Posted on: Nov 30, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Controversial center is looking for a federal loan to build its operation.

Hazing Epidemic Continues: Coach Reportedly Witnessed Sexual Assault, Congratulated Victim

Posted on: Nov 30, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Multiple lawsuits reveal culture of disturbing "hazing" at Illinois high school.

5 States Where GOP Extremists Are Pushing Repugnant Anti-Women Laws

Posted on: Nov 28, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Some GOPers are continuing to fight the same noxious battles, in some cases putting women’s access at risk.

Occupy's Rolling Jubilee Has Raised Enough to Forgive Almost $7 Million of Debt

Posted on: Nov 16, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Symbolic OWS action will have real-world consequences: less debt.

No Heat, No Electricity -- Desperate New Yorkers Beg for Help Post Sandy

Posted on: Nov 16, 2012, Source: AlterNet

While victims and volunteers look to government, Madonna moons fans to get them to donate.

Woman Dies After Being Denied Abortion: When Religious Rules Trump Science

Posted on: Nov 14, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Ireland's anti-choice policies lead to a woman's death, and to domestic and international outcry.

Red Staters (and More) Already Talking Secession After Obama Victory

Posted on: Nov 12, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Petitions for secession popping up on White House site, while Texas Tea Partier talks withdrawal from union.

MSNBC Making Moves Against Fox, While Right-Wingers Revolt Against Conservative Media

Posted on: Nov 12, 2012, Source: AlterNet

The downfall of Fox may be the story of the election.

Occupy to Buy Up and Relieve People's Debt?

Posted on: Nov 10, 2012, Source: AlterNet

New movement will raise money to buy debt--and then relieve it.

The 5 Most Sexist Moments of the Campaign

Posted on: Nov 9, 2012, Source: AlterNet

It wasn't just GOP candidates being sexist; the media and even Democrats targeted female candidates with questionable language and ads.

Florida to Grade Black Students on a Different Scale Than White Students?

Posted on: Nov 9, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Instead of trying to fight the racism evidenced by educational gaps, Florida will institute different standards for black, white students.

12-Year-Old Rape Victim Called "Negligent" and "Careless" by School District in Legal Papers

Posted on: Nov 2, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Rape culture shows up in California legal filings.

"Please Don't Leave Us!" NYers Desperate for Help -- Latest Sandy Updates, What You Can Do

Posted on: Nov 2, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Staten Island, Breezy Point, Red Hook and Long Beach are in danger of a real a disaster.

The 5 Worst Reactions to Sandy

Posted on: Oct 31, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Disasters very often bring out the best neighborly instincts in people, but they also bring out some terrible comments and reactions.

The Power Outage Didn't Divide NYC: Income Inequality Did

Posted on: Oct 31, 2012, Source: AlterNet

The line wasn't between those with electricity and those without, but between those who had recourse and those who didn't.

Report: Romney Blocked Birth Certificates for Kids of Gay Families

Posted on: Oct 26, 2012, Source: AlterNet

New report shows yet another example of discriminatory practices in the Governor's office.

Tina Fey Unleashes Her Wrath on Akin and GOP Rape Apologists

Posted on: Oct 26, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Comedian asks: "what is happening? Am I a secretary on Mad Men?"

Right Wing Pitches Fit Over "Girls" Star Lena Dunham's Funny Obama Ad

Posted on: Oct 26, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Dunham's ad contains mild innuendo. Cue GOP freakout in 3, 2, 1...

Why Right-Wingers Can't Stop Saying Insane Things About Women and Rape

Posted on: Oct 24, 2012, Source: AlterNet

There are reasons why extremists with little regard for women’s social equality feel empowered to say whatever comes to mind.

Colbert, Stewart Skewer Paul Ryan's Soup Kitchen Fake Photo-Op

Posted on: Oct 17, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Only Paul Ryan's team could make volunteering at a homeless shelter look bad.

CNN Anchor Clashes with Anti-Gay Activist; Tosses Him From the Show

Posted on: Oct 17, 2012, Source: AlterNet

After he says a tolerance program is like "poisoned Halloween candy" she says, "buh-bye"

Romney's "Binder Full of Women Story" May Be Funny; It's Also Not True

Posted on: Oct 17, 2012, Source: AlterNet

The then-Governor didn't seek out women candidates for his cabinet; they were presented to him, sources say.

Heaven Is Real; Is God Dead? 5 Controversial and Ridiculous Magazine Covers

Posted on: Oct 17, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Using controversial images about race, gender and religion helps sell copies. But does it help readers?

Skinny Minnie? Our Culture's Bizarre Obsession With Stick-Thin Women

Posted on: Oct 16, 2012, Source: AlterNet

An impossibly thin Minnie Mouse shows that the assault on healthy self-image continues. But so does the pushback.

4 Right-Wing Sex Panics Debunked by Reality

Posted on: Oct 12, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Conservatives and the media are obsessed with the idea that everything will lead to more sex. They're wrong.

Jon Stewart Takes on the Craziest Rape-Denying, Conspiracy-Spouting GOP Candidates

Posted on: Oct 12, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Have you seen some of the guys running for local office?

Have Mitt Romney and Barack Obama Forgotten That Women Exist -- And That They Have the Vote?

Posted on: Oct 9, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Clinic doors are closing; yet after a strong push, the Dems seem to be taking women's votes for granted.

Anti-Teachers' Union Film Is Biggest Flop in Decades

Posted on: Oct 2, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Sometimes making propaganda doesn't pay. "It will make you bite your tongue in despair," says one critic.

More Insanity from Todd Akin: Accuses Providers of "Giving Abortions to Women Who Are Not Actually Pregnant, Cheating on Taxes"

Posted on: Oct 2, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Akin is a gift that keeps giving.

Are Romney's Fat Cat Donors Beginning to Abandon Ship?

Posted on: Oct 2, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Report: GOP big spenders shifting focus to downticket races

Imagine Choosing: Help for A Daughter's Rape Or Keeping Your Family Intact?

Posted on: Oct 2, 2012, Source: AlterNet

A new film dramatizes the unthinkable choice many immigrant women face.

McCaskill Says Akin Makes Bachmann Look Like a Hippie After He Calls Her Unladylike

Posted on: Sep 28, 2012, Source: AlterNet

After Akin's latest sexist remarks, she hits him back by saying he makes Michele Bachmann look like a hippie.

6 Bad-Ass TV Women

Posted on: Sep 27, 2012, Source: AlterNet

We love these career women leads. So writers, don't water them down with cardboard-cutout romance!

Disturbing: Cops Tase Scared Old Woman to Evict Her (Video)

Posted on: Sep 25, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Just appalling.

Romney's Son Signed Abortion Clause in Surrogacy Contract--And Mitt Helped Pay

Posted on: Sep 25, 2012, Source: AlterNet

May have been by accident, but shows classic right-wing hypocrisy on abortion.

Appalling: Citizens United Unleashed Almost 80% of This Year's Election Spending

Posted on: Sep 25, 2012, Source: AlterNet

SuperPACs account for lion's share of this year's spending.

Mitt Romney Endorsed Bonkers Quack Science of 'Cold Fusion' as America's Energy Solution

Posted on: Sep 25, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Romney's answer to our energy woes "were based on nothing more than experimental errors by scientists in Utah."

Report: Romney Bussed in Supporters to Rig Univision Event, Threw "Tantrum" Backstage

Posted on: Sep 22, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Paul Ryan Loudly Booed by AARP Crowd

Posted on: Sep 21, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Keep an Eye on Some of the Best Organizing Going On in America: 6 Activist Projects to Watch

Posted on: Sep 21, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Some groups are fighting for the dignity of the most marginalized in society,

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