Will We Lose the Right to Abortion? Will We Lose the Right to Abortion?
Texas judge Matthew Kacsmaryk's crusade to ban mifepristone is just the beginning of the next fight for reproductive rights.
Apr 27, 2023 / Column / Katha Pollitt
For Women’s History Month, Let’s Make History For Women’s History Month, Let’s Make History
We can celebrate our progress, but this is no time to rest on our laurels. There’s still a lot to do—and to defend.
Mar 16, 2023 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Let Kids Read Roald Dahl’s Books the Way He Wrote Them Let Kids Read Roald Dahl’s Books the Way He Wrote Them
The beloved author’s books are being edited by their publisher to suit contemporary sensibilities. That robs us of the author’s vision—and any sense of history.
Feb 21, 2023 / Katha Pollitt
Deference to Religion Has No Place in Higher Education Deference to Religion Has No Place in Higher Education
The controversy at Hamline over a painting of Muhammad shown in an art class demonstrates the danger of prioritizing religious beliefs over academic freedom.
Feb 2, 2023 / Column / Katha Pollitt
A Gift Guide for the Whole Planet A Gift Guide for the Whole Planet
With accelerating climate change, threats against abortion rights, and need everywhere, you can make a difference by giving.
Dec 19, 2022 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Democrats Shouldn’t Take Women Voters for Granted Democrats Shouldn’t Take Women Voters for Granted
Far from alienating the electorate, an emphasis on abortion rights delivered victory.
Nov 17, 2022 / Column / Katha Pollitt
The Post-“Dobbs” Election The Post-“Dobbs” Election
Katha Pollitt interviews Heidi L. Sieck of #VOTEPROCHOICE on how the midterms could affect reproductive rights.
Nov 2, 2022 / Katha Pollitt
Banning Books Is a Threat to Public Education Banning Books Is a Threat to Public Education
To say nothing of the fact that we don’t value reading enough in the first place!
Oct 13, 2022 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Barbara Ehrenreich, a Writer for Change Barbara Ehrenreich, a Writer for Change
The author and activist, who died last week, documented with prescience and empathy the lives of people who are overlooked by society.
Sep 6, 2022 / Katha Pollitt
The Democratic Party Shouldn’t Be a Gerontocracy The Democratic Party Shouldn’t Be a Gerontocracy
Half the US population is under 40—someone born during the Truman administration can barely grasp what life is like for them.
Sep 2, 2022 / Column / Katha Pollitt