An advertising boycott enacted in the wake of Rush Limbaugh’s controversial “slut” comment about Sandra Fluke last year appears to be working. In the midst of a battle between Limbaugh and Cumulus Radio, the media company that carries...Show More Summary
In the midst of Rush Limbaugh's reported battle with his radio show's distributor, Cumulus Media, new information is coming out about just how badly the conservative talker's 2011 "slut" comments about Sandra Fluke damaged his show's advertising value.
Small bit of cheering news, from NYMag: More than a year after Rush Limbaugh’s assessment of Georgetown law student Sandra Fluke as a “slut” for advocating federally subsidized birth control, the broadcaster that carries his show is experiencing a “residual hangover” in its ad sales thanks to the boycotts Limbaugh’s comments sparked. At least, that’s [...]
With his contract up at the end of the year, Rush Limbaugh is thinking of pulling his radio show off Cumulus Media stations. Over a year after he called law student and activist Sandra Fluke a “slut” and a ‘prostitute,” the host is sick of being blamed by company CEO Lew Dickey for the Cumulus’ declining ad revenue says Politico. Show More Summary
Rush Limbaugh denied that the advertiser boycott of his show after he called Sandra Fluke a slut would cost him anything, but a year later, it's clear that prediction wasn't true. It has, at the very least, cost him his relationship with the radio network giant Cumulus Media. Show More Summary
A little over a year ago, Rush Limbaugh triggered national controversy when he deemed Georgetown student Sandra Fluke a "slut," in response to her advocating federally subsidized contraception. Evidently, Cumulus Media is still blaming Limbaugh for ad losses — an accusation Limbaugh isn't taking lightly. According to reports, Limbaugh is considering parting ways with Cumulus.
The war against the Catholic Church's teachings on sexuality has a new heroine. Move over, Sandra Fluke.
It’s been quite some time since we’ve had the chance to protest an appearance of Cecile “I work hard for my salary” Richards in our hometown of Chicago. But next week, we’re going to do just that when the nation’s biggest abortion chain hosts its swanky Generations Gala at Chicago’s Navy Pier. Richards will be [...]
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Remember last year when Rush Limbaugh ignited national controversy last year when he called Georgetown law student Sandra Fluke a "slut" for her advocacy on contraception? Well, Cumulus Media CEO Lew Dickey said today those comments, made one year ago this month, are still having an adverse impact on the radio industry. Show More Summary
The CEO of Cumulus Media, a talk radio syndicator and radio station operator, said that Rush Limbaugh's series of vicious attacks on Sandra Fluke more than a year ago are still negatively affecting his radio business. Rush Limbaugh began a three-day smear of Sandra Fluke, who was then a law student, on February 29, 2012. Show More Summary
Click here to view this media The invitation of Ann Coulter to CPAC this year along with the rest of their guest list, continues to prove that they learned absolutely nothing from the last election. After making a weight joke about Gov. Show More Summary
by John Jalsevac Today's blog posts: First ballot: black smoke - Hilary White Two inspirational families - Fr. Frank Pavone Sandra Fluke promotes gay marriage to 'sleepy' college audience - Ben Johnson Victory for pro-life protesters ordered to put down signs by college police - Matt Yonke 40 Days for Life…
by Ben Johnson Sandra Fluke, whom feminists had touted as the voice of a new generation, got the silent treatment from a bored and lackadaisical audience of college students during a 45-minute speech at Northwestern University on Monday night. Fluke reportedly fumbled awkwardly as the young adults ignored her verbal…
When Rush Limbaugh called Sandra Fluke a “slut” it turned into a major controversy. Now, in the wake of the controversy over high-profile reporters like Bob Woodward and Jonathan Alter claiming they were bullied and intimidated by the administration, comes a report that Obama administration officials used some very ugly language in talking to a [...]Show More Summary
It's been one year since Rush Limbaugh's invective-filled tirade against then-Georgetown Law student Sandra Fluke. With hundreds of advertisers and millions of dollars lost, the business of right-wing radio is suffering, but Rush Limbaugh...Show More Summary
Sandra Fluke, Georgetown Law graduate and activist stated on February 13, 2013 “We still don’t let trans-folk join the military, that needs to change.”
Never hire Sandra to be your attorney. Someone tell her the military already accepts transexual recruits and one was in my fiancee's basic training company in 2011. Show More Summary
The genius of the far left in action… While not out vacationing in Europe or asking her fellow Americans to pay for her $9 a month birth control, liberal darling Sandra Fluke is out giving speeches on college campuses these … Continue reading ?
by Ben Johnson CLAREMONT, CA, February 22, 2013, (LifeSiteNews.com) – Sandra Fluke has brought her unique insights to bear on U.S. military policy, while teaming up again with Planned Parenthood to support the HHS mandate. Last week, Fluke told a California college that Barack Obama's repeal of the “Don't…
Ali Tweedt is a member of NARAL Pro-Choice America's communications and online advocacy strategies department.
This time last year, I went to Capitol Hill to watch a hearing on the no-cost birth-control policy under the Affordable Care...Show More Summary