Shrill Interest Groups Coarsen Political Debate

If at first you don’t succeed, advertise again.

That seems to be the policy of the abortion-rights group, NARAL Pro-Choice America.

The organization landed itself in hot water early last month with a television ad condemning John Roberts, President Bush’s nominee to be Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.

The 30-second spot accused Mr. Roberts Read More

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Trotting through Prospect Park with my Walkman, I tune into Focus on the Family, that daily talk show of pop psychology, national politics and the Word. The lineup includes pontifications on a variety of topics sure to rattle any liberal sophisticate: It’s anti-choice, anti-gay, anti-feminist, pro–corporal punishment. Read More