Opinion: Why Don't Republicans Understand Rape?
Once again, a Republican politician has said something extreme about rape. Extreme and extremely stupid.
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Once again, a Republican politician has said something extreme about rape. Extreme and extremely stupid.
From being deceitful on Romney's actual position on abortion to being deceitful that women get pregnant from rape or that women can die from pregnancy complications it is time to call the GOP on the deceit and the stupidity.
"Some girls rape easy." Those are the shocking words of Roger Rivard, a Republican state representative in Wisconsin previously endorsed by Paul Ryan.
A local woman tells the CBS 3 I-Team that her seven-year-old son was raped while a patient at a South Jersey hospital, and she says that hospital – Kennedy in Cherry Hill – mishandled the case and has taken little action to protect other patients, even though the incident occurred back in July 2004.
After Mitt Romney's 47% don't pay taxes remark, Conservative columnist Peggy Noonan dubbed the Romney campaign a "rolling calamity" for all its problems and continuing self-inflicted wounds. At this point, she might have to extend that label to Republican efforts to take the majority in the Senate as they flounder and flip flop.
The Ben Franklin Parkway, gateway to Center City along with art and cultural centers, was the scene of a vicious crime early Wednesday morning.
A spokesman for the Republican State Leadership Committee said Friday the group would replace the ad because of evidence from Kane's campaign that she had no role in one of the rapes it mentions.
A female reported that she was confronted by a man inside her residence on the 100 block of N Dewey Street.
A former death row inmate charged with raping and killing a University of Delaware student in 2005 has been sentenced to death again after a retrial.
Faulk says Dominick's sister was being assaulted by Rivera, had been slashed and was screaming for help, and her brother came to her rescue.
The victim, who is in her late teens, was found partially clothed, bound and gagged in a backyard on the 5000 block of Whitaker Avenue in Feltonville.
The Republican candidate for Senate in Pennsylvania on Monday compared the decision to abort an unwanted pregnancy resulting from premarital sex to one conceived through rape as he defended his opposition to abortion in all cases.
The basic fact is that Romney, Ryan and Republican's are uncomfortable with a few of the words Congressman Akin used. They are not, however, uncomfortable with the policy position he was expressing. The record shows that they march in lockstep with Congressman Akin.
Congressman Akin's comments are unconscionable and while Congressman Akin owns the words that came from his mouth, the sentiment and his policy goals are shared by both Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan, despite their statements today.
Men, accused of multiple robberies and a rape, are caught on tape and Eyewitness News spoke to one of their victims as police try to track them down.
A $1,000 reward has been offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a man wanted for two rapes over the course of two months.
Philadelphia Police say they have arrested an employee of the First Judicial District who works at the Criminal Justice Center and charged him with impersonating a police officer in order to rape a 15-year-old girl.
From learning Hebrew to reciting the Torah, 12-year-old Kelsey Hirsch may seem ready for her Bat Mitzvah, but she's got a few more bracelets to sell.
A fifth teenager has been arrested in connection to the alleged gang rape of a 12-year-old girl inside a recreation center in Southwest Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Police have two of the teenagers connected to the rape of a 12-year-old girl in Kingsessing in custody.
Philadelphia Police are investigating the alleged rape of a 12-year-old girl inside a recreation center in the Kingsessing section of the city Monday night.
The former Temple University football player, Praise Martin-Oguike, charged with raping a woman appeared in court Thursday afternoon for a preliminary hearing.
Police say the rapist, who wore a mask covering his face, marched his victim through back alleys for several blocks, then apparently left her on the street following the vicious attack, which happened at 4:30 a.m. in the 4600 block of D street.
The Philadelphia Police Department is seeking assistance from the public to identify a suspect wanted for three sexual assaults between July 2010 and August 2011.
Philadelphia Police are searching for two men connected to an alleged rape and robbery at a home Tuesday morning.
Clouds will thicken overnight ahead of our next front that has very cold air behind it.
Operation Epic Fury sparked swift reaction from lawmakers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
A large fire that tore through several homes in Camden, New Jersey left one person injured Saturday night, fire officials say.
The combined efforts of Travis Konecny and Dan Vladar led the Flyers to victory over the Bruins.
A motorcyclist was killed in a hit-and-run crash Saturday afternoon in Frankford after a vehicle detached from a tow truck and struck him.
Clouds will thicken overnight ahead of our next front that has very cold air behind it.
Protesters gathered outside Philadelphia City Hall on Saturday calling for no war with Iran as religious leaders and law enforcement react to the U.S.-Israel strikes.
Operation Epic Fury sparked swift reaction from lawmakers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
A large fire that tore through several homes in Camden, New Jersey left one person injured Saturday night, fire officials say.
The combined efforts of Travis Konecny and Dan Vladar led the Flyers to victory over the Bruins.
Operation Epic Fury sparked swift reaction from lawmakers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
A motorcyclist was killed in a hit-and-run crash Saturday afternoon in Frankford after a vehicle detached from a tow truck and struck him.
Protesters gathered outside City Hall calling for no war with Iran as religious leaders and law enforcement react to the U.S.-Israel strikes.
Philadelphia police are "monitoring developments overseas" after the United States and Israel began military strikes in Iran.
Quakertown Police Chief Scott McElree has been placed on leave as an investigation continues into a violent confrontation that followed a student anti-ICE walkout.
Operation Epic Fury sparked swift reaction from lawmakers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
A large fire that tore through several homes in Camden, New Jersey left one person injured Saturday night, fire officials say.
Philadelphia police are "monitoring developments overseas" after the United States and Israel began military strikes in Iran.
Ewing Township police are looking for three women who allegedly vandalized a Wendy's resturant and tried to assault its employees.
Madison St. Rose is making a name for herself with the Princeton Tigers women's basketball team after overcoming a major health scare.
Operation Epic Fury sparked swift reaction from lawmakers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
After a nor'easter dumped snow on the Philadelphia area, some schools have announced closings and virtual learning days for Tuesday, Feb. 4.
A major winter storm blanketed southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware with snow Sunday night and Monday.
A nor'easter taking aim at Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware has prompted schools to announce closings and virtual learning days for Monday, Feb. 23.
Wawa says these four bottled milk products could present a choking hazard and are being recalled as a precaution.
One Montgomery County woman spoke with CBS News Philadelphia to detail how she found treatment that saved her life.
A Philadelphia-area woman is among a growing number of younger women with cardiovascular disease. This device saved her life.
Camden County health officials said a New Jersey resident was placed in isolation after testing positive for active tuberculosis earlier this month.
One year after receiving CRISPR gene editing therapy at CHOP, a Delaware County baby is thriving, and doctors want to expand treatment to others.
The NICU team at Virtua Voorhees Hospital in New Jersey celebrated Baby Myla as she headed home Tuesday.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
The same technology the PPA started using last year to ticket illegally parked drivers from cameras on SEPTA buses will soon be used on trolleys.
A stretch of Route 202, also known as DeKalb Pike, will be closed until late fall as work to prevent sinkholes gets underway.
A major winter storm blanketed southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware with snow Sunday night and Monday.
Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Philadelphia has reopened following emergency repairs, according to the city.
A stretch of Spruce Street in Philadelphia's University City section is closed until further notice because of a water main break.
The combined efforts of Travis Konecny and Dan Vladar led the Flyers to victory over the Bruins.
The Philadelphia 76ers say that Joel Embiid will miss at least three games because of a strained right oblique.
Madison St. Rose is making a name for herself with the Princeton Tigers women's basketball team after overcoming a major health scare.
The Philadelphia Flyers rallied to beat the New York Rangers 3-2 on Thursday night.
Tyrese Maxey broke Allen Iverson's 76ers franchise record for 3-pointers, finishing with five 3s and 28 points in Philadelphia's 124-117 victory over the Miami Heat.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Sunday begins with scattered rain showers and even a wintry mix north and west of the city. Andrew Kozak reports.
Sunday begins with scattered rain showers and even a wintry mix north and west of the city. Andrew Kozak reports.
The U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran sparked swift reactions from Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey lawmakers. Joe Holden reports.
Standing outside Philadelphia City Hall waving flags and holding signs, a group of demonstrators mobilized Saturday calling for "No War With Iran" after waking up to the news the U.S. and Israel had launched airstrikes targeting the Iranian regime. Ryan Hughes reports.
The United States and Israel launched military strikes across Iran on Saturday morning, and Iran followed with retaliatory strikes targeting American bases across the Middle East. Ray Strickland reports.