Articles By Ashley Portero

Birth Control Pills

Free Contraception Coverage Starts Wednesday For Many Americans

Here's what you should know before trying to score your free birth control.

Colorado Shooting Vigil

Not Even The Aurora Massacre Changed Americans' Opinion On Gun Control: Poll

Even though there have been more than 50 mass shootings since 1982, most Americans say those acts of violence are not connected to broader societal problems.

Climate Change

Climate Change Denier Concludes Global Warming Is Real, Caused By Humans

A study led by a former climate change skeptic concludes that man-made greenhouse emissions have contributed to the planet's rising temperature.

Rick Crawford

Democratic Ads Mock 'Needy' Millionaires, Attack House Republicans On Bush Tax Cuts

Web videos released by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee suggest the Republican plan will help millionaires buy more private yachts and mansions.

Brown

Bloomberg's Endorsement Of Scott Brown May Be About Finance, Not Gun Control

If gun control is truly the issue that sealed Bloomberg’s endorsement, how could he have not gone with Elizabeth Warren?

2012 Election

Mitt Romney's Tax Returns: How Do They Compare to Those Of Previous US Presidents?

As the Sunlight Foundation demonstrates, Mitt Romney has made more money than any of the last five presidents, while simultaneously paying the lowest effective tax rate.

Reid

Senate Passes Middle Class Tax Rate Extension, But Partisanship Will Now Kill It

While the Senate advanced the Democratic-sponsored bill, it is unlikely to have traction in the House of Representatives.

Clouds pass over Capitol Hill in Washington

The Federal Budget Deficit Explained, In One Infographic

The Bush tax cuts are only one part of the problem.

US Tax Policy

Under Republican Plan, Tax Cuts Extended For Wealthy, Raised For Poor

Even if the Democratic-backed plan to allow the Bush tax cuts to expire for the wealthiest Americans advances in the Senate on Wednesday, it has little chance of becoming law if Republicans continue to hold the House.

Family Planning

State Lawmakers Are Working Hard in 2012 ... To Keep You From Having An Abortion

In the first half of this year, 15 states managed to pass almost 40 laws that restrict women's reproductive rights.