Topic: National Organization for Women

Back to the past at Augusta: women still outsiders

The Augusta National Golf Club still forbids women members. At a time when more women are holding political office and becoming corporate CEOs, isn't it time to dump this discrimination?

David Letterman earns jihadist death threat: What did Letterman do?

David Letterman has inflamed the ire of a jihadist web forum by a gesture he made on 'Late Show with David Letterman.'

Did Newsweek set out to make Michele Bachmann look like a loon?

Newsweek is coming under fire for a wild-eyed cover photo of Michele Bachmann. The headline calls her the 'Queen of Rage.' But was the rough treatment actually a compliment of sorts?

Why feminism has been good for romance

Stephanie Coontz, author of "A Strange Stirring," reminds women and men why both should be celebrating feminism this Valentine's Day.

Scott Roeder convicted of murder in abortion doctor’s killing

Scott Roeder argued that killing Dr. George Tiller was necessary to prevent future abortions. A manslaughter verdict would have brought a much lesser sentence, but the jury quickly convicted him of murder – which brings a life sentence.

Is Sarah Palin right? Did feminist groups overthrow the Tebow ad attack?

Sarah Palin defended the Tim Tebow ad against abortion. Feminist groups objected to it, but attacking an ad that tells the story of a woman’s decision not to have an abortion could backfire.

Tim Tebow Super Bowl ad: a Pandora’s box for TV sports?

Now accepting advocacy ads that hew to evolving ‘norms,’ CBS reverses its previous policy and shakes up Super Bowl Sunday. The flip side: Events from Super Sunday to the Daytona 500 could become a parade of in-your-face social commentary.

Tim Tebow Super Bowl ad: an astonishingly bold stand

The Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback says he stands up for what he believes. Even so, the Tim Tebow Super Bowl ad against abortion threatens to politicize 'Super Sunday' and turn some fans and NFL coaches against him.

McDonnell's graduate thesis roils Virginia governor race

The controversy over Bob McDonnell's 1989 graduate thesis has put the GOP candidate on the defense. But Democratic voter fatigue may keep his rival from getting ahead.

Palin accepts Letterman apology for joke about her 14 year old daughter

New Obama ad called sexist by former Hillary supporters

Obama's challenge: What role for the Clintons?

A roll-call vote for Hillary Clinton at the convention would be 'cathartic,' she says. Then there's Bill.

Obama's challenge: What role for the Clintons?

A roll-call vote for Hillary Clinton at the convention would be 'cathartic,' she says. Then there's Bill.

How Clinton and Obama boosted feminism, civil rights

The primary contest helped both of the historical causes, though some tensions erupted.

On ropes, Clinton works to hold Ohio

Days before the March 4 primary, Clinton retains an average 6-point lead.

In '08 Democratic battle, it's Obama's movement vs. Clinton's campaign

His candidacy works to inspire, while she appeals to reason and cites credentials.