The Women of America’s Heartland The Women of America’s Heartland
Monica Potts’s book The Forgotten Girls is a document of the effects of poverty, sexism, and, of course, the rapacious capitalism that has abandoned communities across America.
Aug 31, 2023 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Maternal Mortality Is Rising, and Pro-Lifers Don’t Care Maternal Mortality Is Rising, and Pro-Lifers Don’t Care
Abortion opponents expect all pregnancies to be carried to term. But they won't lift a finger to help mothers.
Jul 21, 2023 / Column / Katha Pollitt
The Right’s Latest Target: No-Fault Divorce The Right’s Latest Target: No-Fault Divorce
Republicans have a new way of sticking their noses in other people’s business.
Jun 8, 2023 / Column / Katha Pollitt
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
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
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
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