Katha Pollitt

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Katha Pollitt is a columnist for The Nation.

Will El Salvador’s Anti-Choice Government Let a Pregnant Woman Die?

Will El Salvador’s Anti-Choice Government Let a Pregnant Woman Die? Will El Salvador’s Anti-Choice Government Let a Pregnant Woman Die?

Here’s what you can do to help save Beatriz, the victim of “pro-life” orthodoxy on overdrive.

May 30, 2013 / Katha Pollitt

This International Women’s Day, Remember: Saudi Women Still Can’t Drive

This International Women’s Day, Remember: Saudi Women Still Can’t Drive This International Women’s Day, Remember: Saudi Women Still Can’t Drive

As long as the ban continues, the theocracy should at least give women access to affordable transportation—but it won’t budge.

Mar 7, 2013 / Katha Pollitt

Who’s Afraid of Sheryl Sandberg?

Who’s Afraid of Sheryl Sandberg? Who’s Afraid of Sheryl Sandberg?

Feminists were quick—too quick—to question the Facebook COO's motives for writing Lean In, her self-help manifesto.

Mar 6, 2013 / Column / Katha Pollitt

‘Makers’ Hits the Mark on Feminist History but Misses on the Movement Today

‘Makers’ Hits the Mark on Feminist History but Misses on the Movement Today ‘Makers’ Hits the Mark on Feminist History but Misses on the Movement Today

The PBS documentary Makers captures the heady joy of the feminism’s Second Wave and founders when trying to reckon with the movement's contemporary incarnation.

Feb 27, 2013 / Katha Pollitt

‘America Doesn’t Torture’—It Kills

‘America Doesn’t Torture’—It Kills ‘America Doesn’t Torture’—It Kills

Even if we like President Obama, do we want him to be a one-man death panel?

Feb 13, 2013 / Column / Katha Pollitt

New York Dems Shouldn’t Make Political Hay of Brooklyn College’s Panel on BDS

New York Dems Shouldn’t Make Political Hay of Brooklyn College’s Panel on BDS New York Dems Shouldn’t Make Political Hay of Brooklyn College’s Panel on BDS

Democrats’ condemnation of the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions discussion at Brooklyn College displays their concern for election results, not “academic freedom.”

Feb 5, 2013 / Katha Pollitt

ERA: Once More Unto the Breach?

ERA: Once More Unto the Breach? ERA: Once More Unto the Breach?

Now that women will be on the front lines in combat, maybe the country is finally ready to put gender equality in the Constitution.

Jan 30, 2013 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Pro-Rights, Pro-Freedom, Pro-Liberty: What Comes After ‘Pro-Choice’?

Pro-Rights, Pro-Freedom, Pro-Liberty: What Comes After ‘Pro-Choice’? Pro-Rights, Pro-Freedom, Pro-Liberty: What Comes After ‘Pro-Choice’?

Katha’s readers respond to her column on Planned Parenthood’s move away from the label “pro-choice.”

Jan 28, 2013 / Katha Pollitt

The Message and the Meaning: Is ‘Pro-choice’ Passé?

The Message and the Meaning: Is ‘Pro-choice’ Passé? The Message and the Meaning: Is ‘Pro-choice’ Passé?

Planned Parenthood has concluded that “choice” is not always the best rallying cry. But it can still pack a punch.

Jan 16, 2013 / Column / Katha Pollitt

This Year, Be More Generous Than Ever

This Year, Be More Generous Than Ever This Year, Be More Generous Than Ever

Honor the Newtown victims by supporting groups working to end the outrageous levels of violence in our society.

Dec 19, 2012 / Column / Katha Pollitt

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