The crime of being a man

Back in the mid-1970s, when I was an undergraduate at North Carolina State University, Germaine Greer, author of The Female Eunuch and militant feminist, came to our campus to speak. During her speech, she relentlessly disparaged all men, asserting that every one of them wanted to rape women, but that most had not yet acted on that impulse.

Meet Young Kim, an Asian American immigrant woman running for Congress under Trump’s Republican Party

Former California Assemblywoman Young Kim, who's running for the 39th Congressional District, meets with supporters at her new campaign office in Rowland Heights. Former California Assemblywoman Young Kim, who's running for the 39th Congressional District, meets with supporters at her new campaign office in Rowland Heights.

Collins and Murkowski offer contrast on Kavanaugh vote

Longtime friends and Republican senators Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins displayed vastly different styles Friday, reaching opposite conclusions on the crucial question of Judge Brett Kavanaugh's nomination to the Supreme Court. Murkowski, in her fourth term representing Alaska, quietly uttered a single word - "no" - as she turned against President Donald Trump's choice for a seat on the high court.

Farragut principal surprised by school for 30-year milestone in education

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Gina Byrd has served as principal at Farragut Primary School for six years now, but she's been in hte education profession for 30 everyone from her entire school to her congressman made sure she marked the occasion with a surprise.

Kavanaugh fight has given Republicans a boost; how long it lasts will be key

A month ago, an unsigned op-ed in the New York Times portrayed President Trump as an incompetent surrounded by officials, like the unnamed writer, determined to thwart his worst instincts. The writing enraged the president, dominated headlines and could, commentators said, affect the midterm elections.

Walker would welcome Trump during hardest gubernatorial race

Gov. Scott Walker, reiterating that he's in the toughest race for governor in his career, said Friday he would welcome a visit from President Donald Trump to help him out even as polls show most Wisconsin voters disapprove of the job Trump is doing. Walker told reporters after a stop at Automation Components Inc. that he's said "100 times" he would be glad if Trump visited, even while admitting that anger over politics in Washington is fueling his opponents.

Heitkamp says no to Kavanaugh, citing temperament

North Dakota Sen. Heidi Heitkamp's decision to vote against Brett Kavanaugh's nomination to the Supreme Court defies her state's heavy support for President Donald Trump, but could boost the vulnerable Democrat's standing with independents and women. In a politically fraught decision Thursday just a month before the Nov. 6 election, Heitkamp cited concerns about the federal judge's temperament in announcing her opposition.

Trump lashes out at Capitol Hill protesters

President Donald Trump lashed out Friday at female protesters who have confronted senators over Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, labeling them "rude elevator screamers" and "paid professionals only looking to make Senators look bad." Trump's tweet Friday came before a crucial Senate vote on Kavanaugh, who stands accused of a high school-era sexual assault.

Brett Kavanaugh moves towards Supreme Court confirmation after Susan…

A bitterly divided Senate secured enough votes Friday to proceed to a final consideration of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Brett Kavanaugh moves towards Supreme Court confirmation after Susan Collins, Joe Manchin pledge support A bitterly divided Senate secured enough votes Friday to proceed to a final consideration of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.

Protesters Make Final Push To Derail Kavanaugh’s Bid Before Confirmation Vote

Inside the Senate chambers Friday, lawmakers gathered to consider Brett Kavanaugh's controversial nomination to Supreme Court. There, the federal judge earned just enough votes to advance to a final vote on his confirmation, with one Democrat and one Republican breaking with their party leadership.

Ohio Sens. Brown, Portman still split on Kavanaugh nomination

Sen. Rob Portman voted Friday to clear the way for a floor vote Saturday on whether to confirm Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, while Sen. Sherrod Brown voted to block the nomination. By a vote of 51-to-49, the Senate agreed to a procedural motion to continue floor debate on Kavanaugh.

‘Thorough’ FBI report bolsters GOP hopes for Kavanaugh

A pair of undeclared Republican senators accepted a confidential new FBI report into sex-abuse allegations against Brett Kavanaugh Thursday as "thorough," bolstering GOP hopes for confirmation as the Senate plunged toward showdown votes on President Donald Trump's embattled Supreme Court nominee.

Indiana senators split on moving Kavanaugh’s confirmation forward

A deeply divided Senate pushed Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination past a key procedural hurdle Friday, setting up a likely final showdown this weekend in a battle that's seen claims of long-ago sexual assault by the nominee threaten President Donald Trump's effort to tip the court rightward for decades.

Matt Longjohn has uphill battle to take Fred Upton’s 6th District seat

Democrat Matt Longjohn has a lot working against his attempt to remove Republican Rep. Fred Upton from Michigan's 6th U.S. House District. Energized Democrats are hoping the so-called "blue wave" will wash Upton out of office, but the 16-term congressman has a long history of winning elections and is poised to outspend his opponent.