Occupy Wall Street: Why So Many Demands for Demands? Occupy Wall Street: Why So Many Demands for Demands?
Previous protests have presented detailed policy proposals to no avail. Maybe it’s time to try something new.
Oct 3, 2011 / Blog / Betsy Reed
What If DSK’s Accuser Had Been Undocumented? What If DSK’s Accuser Had Been Undocumented?
Workplace sexual violence against women immigrants is rampant—but usually remains hidden.
May 19, 2011 / The Notion / Betsy Reed
Sarah Palin’s America Sarah Palin’s America
She's no nature lover—she just plays one on TV.
Nov 15, 2010 / The Notion / Betsy Reed
Mama Grizzlies Die Hard Mama Grizzlies Die Hard
As Democrats survey the wreckage left by the 2010 midterms, one sight is at least slightly cheering: Sarah Palin's Mama Grizzlies licking their wounds.
Nov 3, 2010 / Editorial / Betsy Reed
The SBA List’s ‘Pro-Life’ Lies The SBA List’s ‘Pro-Life’ Lies
The GOP hit group is on an alarmingly successful crusade to confuse voters about the healthcare law.
Oct 28, 2010 / The Notion / Betsy Reed
Sex and the GOP Sex and the GOP
The Republican Party is hard-selling its hot Mama Grizzlies. But it's mostly men—not women—who are buying.
Sep 30, 2010 / Feature / Betsy Reed
Who’s to Blame for Sarah Palin? Who’s to Blame for Sarah Palin?
The first and most ferocious Mama Grizzly rose up in response to a desire for right-wing female leadership.
Aug 30, 2010 / The Notion / Betsy Reed
Mama Grizzlies to Working Moms: Drop Dead Mama Grizzlies to Working Moms: Drop Dead
Fresh faces aside, the Republican Party's stance on the issues that matter to working mothers is as regressive as it's ever been.
Jun 16, 2010 / Editorial / Betsy Reed
The Perils of Palinism The Perils of Palinism
With enemies like Sarah Palin, who needs friends?
Nov 11, 2009 / Editorial / Richard Kim and Betsy Reed
Palin: Rogue or Rouge? Palin: Rogue or Rouge?
In the nonsensical Palin universe, "rogue" means walking in lockstep with the Christian right.
Oct 24, 2009 / The Notion / Betsy Reed