What We've Been Reading: RNC Style

Republican National Convention wrap up:

• Clint Eastwood addressed an empty chair and brought  #eastwooding into the twitter lexicon.
• Some attendees threw nuts at a black CNN camerawoman.
• The Daily show hits the nail on the head about abortion and the GOP platform.
• Paul Ryan’s and Mitt Romney’s speeches contained a “litany of falsehoods.” Wording c/o the NYtimes.

In Other News:

• ‘Personhood’ Movement Hits Snag in Colorado Ballot Initiative.
• RIP Shulamith Firestone.
• Bic pens “for her.” You know, for your itty bitty lady fingers. (The comments on the Amazon page are worth a read)
• Imagine that: Survey says Policymakers Who Oppose Abortion Should be Strong Supporters of Birth Control.
• And representing liberal NY, Congressman Peter King explains his position – no abortion with no exceptions, and let’s jail doctors.

Back to school for lots of students this week! Did you stock up on those back-t0-school essentials? (Image via Teensource)