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  • RE: Is Being Tolerant Acceptable?

    On this issue last night both candidates agreed they did NOT support gay marriage - is seems to me that the Sarah Palin's of America are not the problem; there will always be the willfully ignorant in our society. I felt more anguish at being reminded by Joe Biden that so many of our politicians who know better still find it too politcally risky ...
    Posted to XX Factor by nicelytall on October 3, 2008
  • I'm always disappointed in this blog

    I'm a female, a liberal, a feminist, and a regular Slate reader. I was thrilled when I first found the XX Factor. Now, I rarely read it, and every time I do, I come away angry and disappointed. Sometimes, I wonder if these writers and I are even living in the same universe. The comments about Campbell Brown's ''sexist'' rant - Did you guys ...
    Posted to XX Factor by debbiedoesnothing on September 28, 2008
  • Palin's got my attention - looking forward to October 2

    Sometime during what seemed like a never-ending primary season, I decided that McCain and Obama's VP picks would ultimately determine my decision in the presidential election this year. After all, what I ultimately want in a President is someone whose decision-making abilities I trust. I take them both at their word when they say they love this ...
    Posted to XX Factor by F. Marine Bravo on September 4, 2008
  • I also support Bristol Palin's Choice

    But not her mom's ticket. I have a variation on Rachael Larimore's story. I was born in the 60's, as was my sister. I know that she was born to a 13 year old mother, but I don't know the circumstances of my own birth mother. Both of us were adopted by my parents as infants. If we were conceived after Roe v Wade, perhaps neither of us would ...
    Posted to XX Factor by mattsh on September 3, 2008
  • Would Palin Vote for Hillary?

    Would someone please ask Gov. Palin if she would have voted for Hillary had she gotten the Dem's nomination? I suspect not, so why should Hillary supporters vote for her?
    Posted to XX Factor by Cwell on August 30, 2008