The class of 2013 gets recognized in #nerdland, as do fast food strikers -- and Angelina Jolie's big decision highlights a discussion about the politics of breast cancer on Sunday's "MHP." Read More
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The Syllabus: What you need to know for the May 18 ‘MHP’
What is a "scandal," really? Good question in light of the week President Obama has had. Read the Syllabus for a preview of Saturday's "MHP" discussion on that question and much more! Read More
Army sexual assault prevention officer arrested for stalking ex-wife
An Army officer in the Fort Campbell, Kentucky, sexual assault prevention office has been arrested for violating a restraining order that his ex-wife filed against him. Read More
The military sexual assault crisis: Time to ‘hold perpetrators accountable’
Democratic Senators Claire McCaskill and Jeanne Shaheen called for jobs related to preventing sexual assault to require new, more stringent qualification criteria as a way to attract better candidates. Read More
Very Last Word: Top-down vs. Bottom-up political scandals
On Tuesday's Very Last Word, MSNBC's Ari Melber explained the difference between top-down and bottom-up political scandals, and how Richard Nixon was the progenitor of the top-down kind. Also, Joy Reid talked about how two military officials tasked with overseeing sexual assault cases could commit assaults themselves. Read More
Military sexual assault: Another prevention coordinator investigated
A second U.S. service member assigned to an assault-prevention office is being investigated for sexual misconduct just one week after an Air Force Lt Colonel working in the sexual assault and prevention office was arrested for sexual battery, Read More
Army prevention coordinator accused of ‘abusive sexual contact’
For the second time in two weeks, an officer in charge of assault prevention programs in a branch of the U.S. military has himself been implicated in a sexual assault crime. Read More
The Plan B Battle
Just when it starts to feel like the legal fight over access to Plan B couldn’t possibly get any more complicated, it does. Read More
Kermit Gosnell’s case is closed. Will we draw the right lessons?
Anti-choice activists claim that when women have reproductive rights, they are easily exploited by medical charlatans. History shows that the opposite is true. Read More
The Company Memo: Monday, May 13, 2013
President Obama meets with British Prime Minister David Cameron Monday, and is expected to field questions on the September 2012 Benghazi siege during an 11:15 AM ET bilateral press conference. Read More
Military sexual assault survivors need more than sound and fury
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel was plenty furious after this week's release of a new Defense Department report on sexual assault in the military. He must lead the change that is desperately needed. Read More
The Syllabus: What you need to know for the May 11 ‘MHP’
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi joins Saturday's "Melissa Harris-Perry"; the topics range from teen sexuality to voter suppression to military sexual assault. Tune in at 10am ET on MSNBC! Read More
Obama needs a Plan B on emergency contraception
A federal judge heaps fresh scorn on the Obama administration for trying to restrict teen access to the morning-after pill, orders a policy change by Monday. Read More
Women’s health plays central role in renewed Obamacare pitch
President Obama plans to put the focus back on health care Friday afternoon, specifically in how his landmark legislation—the Affordable Care Act—helps women. Read More
Why military sex crimes aren’t reported: ‘They’re afraid of retaliation’
The number of sex crimes in the military skyrocketed in recent years. Now, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand plans to introduce legislation next week to change the way the military handles these allegations. Read More
Limbaugh’s ‘slut’ comment continues to cost him
One year ago, Rush Limbaugh attacked Sandra Fluke on national radio. Now he may have to find a new home for his show. Read More
Head of Air Force sexual assault prevention charged with sexual battery
Sen. Carl Levin said Tuesday that Lt. Col. Jeff Krusinski's arrest underscores the military's inability to address sexual assault within its ranks, adding that approximately 70 assaults involving personnel happen every day. Read More
Obama administration rejects science in morning-after pill appeal
As uncomfortable as it is for some parents to imagine their teenage children as sexual beings, that discomfort is no excuse for denying all teenagers this form of healthcare. Read More
Navratilova ‘passing the baton’ to fellow LGBT athlete Jason Collins
Tennis legend Martina Navratilova discussed NBA veteran Jason Collins' revelation that he is gay and whether or not "coming out" still matters on Sunday's "Melissa Harris-Perry." Read More
The Syllabus: What you should know for the May 5 ‘MHP’
Tennis legend Martina Navratilova will join Sunday's edition of "Melissa Harris-Perry" to discuss NBA player Jason Collins' revelation that he is gay. Also on the agenda: public shaming, rape culture on campus, Detroit's homeless, and the War on Drugs -- all at 10 a.m. EST on MSNBC! Read More
