Why Did the ERA Die? FX’s ‘Mrs. America’ Has Some Answers. Why Did the ERA Die? FX’s ‘Mrs. America’ Has Some Answers.
Phyllis Schlafly, the subject of a new nine-part mini-series, teaches feminists never to underestimate their political enemies.
Apr 30, 2020 / Column / Katha Pollitt
The Vice Presidential Nominee Should Be a Woman of Color The Vice Presidential Nominee Should Be a Woman of Color
It wouldn’t be hard to find a qualified candidate. Why won’t Biden and Sanders commit?
Mar 16, 2020 / Steve Phillips
Hong Kong Is Still Waiting for Its Feminist Uprising Hong Kong Is Still Waiting for Its Feminist Uprising
Women and girls in the ongoing protest movement are up against a deeply unequal society.
Feb 25, 2020 / Jessie Lau
In Connecticut, Do Transgender Women Have the Right to Play? In Connecticut, Do Transgender Women Have the Right to Play?
A shadowy, right-wing legal outfit is using sports as a cudgel to smash trans rights.
Feb 18, 2020 / Dave Zirin
Dwyane Wade’s Love for His Daughter Is an Act of Resistance Dwyane Wade’s Love for His Daughter Is an Act of Resistance
The Wade-Union family is doing nothing less than modeling for the country how to love your trans child.
Feb 13, 2020 / Dave Zirin
Transgender and Intersex Kids Must Have a Voice in Health Care Decisions Transgender and Intersex Kids Must Have a Voice in Health Care Decisions
Transgender kids don’t need to be saved from affirming themselves, and intersex kids should not be “repaired” without consent.
Feb 13, 2020 / Scott Nass
The Reproductive Justice Gap at HBCUs The Reproductive Justice Gap at HBCUs
Some historically black colleges and universities, founded privately on Christian principles, have become deserts of sexual health resources—and students want that to change.
Feb 13, 2020 / StudentNation / Miranda Perez
Excuse Me, Ms.! Excuse Me, Ms.!
Confused about Latinx, alumnx, even mxn? Fear not: Inclusive language has been evolving for decades.
Feb 6, 2020 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Beating Trump Is the Goal. What if Joe Rogan Fans Will Help? Beating Trump Is the Goal. What if Joe Rogan Fans Will Help?
Much of the criticism of Sanders for accepting the endorsement rewrites the past and present of Democratic Party electoral politics.
Jan 27, 2020 / Ed Burmila
#MeToo Made Me Reconsider My Wartime Affair #MeToo Made Me Reconsider My Wartime Affair
Was it love? A search for validation and empowerment? Or was he taking advantage?
Dec 31, 2019 / Teresa Fazio