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Human Rights

INSTITUTE INDEX: The harsh politics of rape pregnancy

By Sue Sturgis

August 23, 2012 - Congressman Todd Akin (R-Mo.) has sparked controversy with his wildly un-scientific remarks about rape and pregnancy -- but he's hardly the only politician with eyebrow-raising views on the matter.

Politics

INSTITUTE INDEX: Disappearing disclosure

By Sue Sturgis

July 20, 2012 - This week Senate Republicans killed the DISCLOSE Act, which would have expanded transparency requirements for political money. We take a by-the-numbers look at the bill's failure -- and why it matters.

Politics

INSTITUTE INDEX: Should Congressmen trade stock in companies they oversee?

By Sue Sturgis

June 26, 2012 - A Washington Post investigation finds that members of Congress are trading stock in companies they have the power to influence. That's perfectly legal under current law and ethics rules -- but should it be?

Politics

Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-TN): Influential friend of the environment?

By R. Neal

December 14, 2006 - On losing his bid for Senate minority whip to Trent Lott by one vote, Sen. Lamar Alexander said "this gives me the independence to devote all of my time to serving Tennesseans and focusing on the issues I care the most about: education, energy, job creation and the environment."