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Ireland Abortion Love

Abortion and Love Abortion and Love

Ireland’s wildly successful movement to repeal the Eighth Amendment has given us a new way to frame reproductive rights.

Jun 7, 2018 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Stormy Daniels 60 Minutes

Stormy Daniels Going Public Is Pussy Grabbing Back Stormy Daniels Going Public Is Pussy Grabbing Back

Could Donald Trump become a victim of his own licentiousness?

Apr 5, 2018 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Donald Trump and Jerry Falwell

Why Evangelicals—Still!—Support Trump Why Evangelicals—Still!—Support Trump

If you leave out the part about him being a corrupt, immoral con man and bully, there’s lots for them to like.

Mar 22, 2018 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Lakhta-2

Let’s Get Real About Russiagate Let’s Get Real About Russiagate

Some on the left are still waving away the inconvenient facts that don’t fit with their politics.

Mar 8, 2018 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Parkland DC protest

Has the NRA Finally Met Its Match? Has the NRA Finally Met Its Match?

After Parkland, a generation is rising up, giving hope for a bold new gun-control movement.

Feb 21, 2018 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Trump Carrier Working Women

Trump Is Making Life Even Harder for Working-Class Women Trump Is Making Life Even Harder for Working-Class Women

His administration has already made workers, especially women, poorer, less secure, and less safe.

Feb 8, 2018 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Garrison Keillor MPR

The End of Men’s ‘Freedom to Bother’ The End of Men’s ‘Freedom to Bother’

We’re on the verge of a new normal in the workplace. That’s a good thing.

Jan 25, 2018 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Dream Act Christmas

Keep the Fight Against Trump Alive With a Generous Donation This Holiday Season Keep the Fight Against Trump Alive With a Generous Donation This Holiday Season

These organizations are fighting the pernicious effects of his administration. Now’s the time to give them a boost.

Dec 21, 2017 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Prosecuting Drug-Addicted Pregnant Women Helps No One

Prosecuting Drug-Addicted Pregnant Women Helps No One Prosecuting Drug-Addicted Pregnant Women Helps No One

Kasey Dischman was charged with a crime for overdosing and delivering her daughter prematurely. She’s still in jail.

Dec 1, 2017 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Mark Halperin

Are Sexual Predators in the Workplace Finally Facing Justice? Are Sexual Predators in the Workplace Finally Facing Justice?

It’s hard to believe that a country that elected Donald Trump will take a no-tolerance attitude with the mini-Trumps all around us.

Nov 2, 2017 / Column / Katha Pollitt

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