Subject to Debate

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

Go to Your Womb, Ross Douthat

Go to Your Womb, Ross Douthat Go to Your Womb, Ross Douthat

The New York Times columnist is so obsessed with women’s fertility, it’s too bad he can’t get pregnant himself.

Dec 5, 2012 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Remember Savita Halappanavar

Remember Savita Halappanavar Remember Savita Halappanavar

Her death is a warning: It could happen here.

Nov 20, 2012 / Column / Katha Pollitt

The You’re-on-Your-Own Society

The You’re-on-Your-Own Society The You’re-on-Your-Own Society

In this election, the deepest division was over whether we are all in this together. 

Nov 8, 2012 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Ladies, Don’t Fall for Moderate Mitt!

Ladies, Don’t Fall for Moderate Mitt! Ladies, Don’t Fall for Moderate Mitt!

What Romney may privately believe is far less important than the bargains he has made with the far-right Christian base of his party.

Oct 24, 2012 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Debate This! Debate This!

Women were not the only ones left out of the last presidential debate. Here's what the next moderator should ask.

Oct 11, 2012 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Blasphemy Is Good for You Blasphemy Is Good for You

What if the right to be a jerk is where freedom begins?

Sep 26, 2012 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Naomi Wolf’s ‘Vagina’: No Carnations, Please, We’re Goddesses Naomi Wolf’s ‘Vagina’: No Carnations, Please, We’re Goddesses

In her loopy new book, the celebrity feminist acknowledges that every woman is sexually unique, but then she argues that they're all the same—i.e., just like her.

Sep 12, 2012 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Women Who Love Republicans Who Hate Them

Women Who Love Republicans Who Hate Them Women Who Love Republicans Who Hate Them

What's the matter with them? Do they have Stockholm syndrome?

Aug 29, 2012 / Column / Katha Pollitt

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