Maggie Astor
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Maggie Astor covers the 2012 campaign and health care policy for the U.S. News desk.
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U.S. Civil Rights

From Politics & Policy Feb 10

Why Gay Marriage Really Is Like Interracial Marriage

I am constantly astounded by the lengths to which same-sex marriage opponents go to draw distinctions between their cause and the long-discredited cause of anti-miscegenation activists, when any clearheaded examination will show how similar they are.

Santorum Wants to Win Michigan; Democrats Want to Help

From Politics & Policy Feb 09

California Gay Marriage Ban: Why Santorum's 'Intolerance' Remarks are Intolerant

In the two days since a California court declared Proposition 8 unconstitutional, the Republican response has been swift and utterly predictable. But the most ridiculous response came from Rick Santorum, who claimed that opponents of same-sex marriage were the real victims of intolerance.

Rick Santorum Wins Colorado

From Politics & Policy Feb 08

Rick Santorum Wins Colorado, Minnesota: What Are His Positions?

Rick Santorum, who stunned the nation with his three-state sweep on Tuesday, is known for his hard-line stances on abortion and gay marriage, but where does he stand on a broader range of policy issues?.

Rick Santorum's Sweater Vests

From Politics & Policy Feb 08

Newt Who? Rick Santorum Sweeps Colorado, Minnesota and Missouri

Rick Santorum has won the Colorado caucuses, completing a superbly improbable sweep of the three states that voted Tuesday night. He also won the Minnesota caucuses and a nonbinding Missouri primary.

Rick Santorum

From Politics & Policy Feb 07

Is Rick Santorum the New 'Anti-Romney'?

Rick Santorum is poised to place first or second in Colorado, Minnesota and Michigan on Tuesday night. Could that put him ahead of Newt Gingrich as the "anti-Romney" candidate?

Ron Paul's Super Tuesday 2012 Speech: 'No Army Can Stop An Idea!' [FULL TEXT & VIDEO]

From Politics & Policy Feb 06

Ron Paul on Abortion: Was Your Rape Honest?

When Ron Paul was asked by CNN host Piers Morgan on Friday whether he would allow one of his daughters or granddaughters to have an abortion if she were raped, he said yes -- "if it's an honest rape." What does that mean?.

Mitt Romney Wins Nevada

From Politics & Policy Feb 05

Nevada Caucus Results: A Big Win for Romney, but What Does it Mean?

Mitt Romney has won the Nevada caucuses in his second consecutive victory of the 2012 Republican presidential-nomination season. What does that mean for him, Newt Gingrich, Ron Paul, and Rick Santorum?.

Romney in Nevada

From Politics & Policy Feb 04

Nevada Caucus 2012: Five Things to Look for Tonight

Nevada Republicans will hold their caucuses on Saturday, in the fifth contest of the 2012 presidential campaign. Here are five things to look for in the results.

U.S. Civil Rights

From Politics & Policy Feb 03

Gay Marriage Laws Gain Traction in Four States

Last year, gay-rights advocates nationwide celebrated when New York became the sixth and by far the largest state to legalize same-sex marriage. This year, they may have four times as many reasons to celebrate.

Planned Parenthood

From Politics & Policy Feb 02

Susan G. Komen Foundation Defunded Planned Parenthood, but Not Penn State: Why?

The Susan G. Komen Foundation for the Cure has revoked Planned Parenthood's funding because the group is under federal investigation, but it has not revoked Penn State University's funding, even though Penn State is under federal investigation as well.