Gender equality

Wedding rings

About Half of US States Set No Minimum Age for Marriage About Half of US States Set No Minimum Age for Marriage

If you thought child marriage didn’t exist in the United States, think again.

Nov 2, 2017 / Michelle Chen

National Woman's Party envoys, 1927

Why We Still Need the ERA Why We Still Need the ERA

Having the right to vote is important but, as feminists have always understood, it is not sufficient to guarantee equality.

Nov 1, 2017 / Erica Jong

Anita Hill Senate Hearing

Sexual Harassment Law Was Shaped by the Battles of Black Women Sexual Harassment Law Was Shaped by the Battles of Black Women

Their stories should guide us in propelling the #MeToo momentum forward.

Oct 20, 2017 / Raina Lipsitz

Harvey Weinstein’s Greatest Enabler Was Hollywood Itself

Harvey Weinstein’s Greatest Enabler Was Hollywood Itself Harvey Weinstein’s Greatest Enabler Was Hollywood Itself

The entire film industry is built on pervasive and entrenched sexism. That’s what needs to change.

Oct 15, 2017 / Lizzy Ratner

Donald Trump

The Donald Trump Inside Your Own Head The Donald Trump Inside Your Own Head

Here’s how to get him out.

Oct 2, 2017 / Mattea Kramer

Chicago Child Care

How to Fix America’s Childcare Crisis How to Fix America’s Childcare Crisis

A new bill would ensure universal childcare for every parent.

Sep 19, 2017 / Michelle Chen

Intersex HRW

Why Intersex Patients Need the Truth and Doctors Need to Listen Why Intersex Patients Need the Truth and Doctors Need to Listen

As an intersex woman and a doctor, I’ve seen the dangerous stigma the US medical establishment attaches to our community.

Sep 12, 2017 / Katharine B. Dalke

Betita in 1969

Legendary Chicana Organizer Betita Martínez Wrote a Perfect Parody for the Trump Era—in 1967 Legendary Chicana Organizer Betita Martínez Wrote a Perfect Parody for the Trump Era—in 1967

Martínez penned it after leaving her job at The Nation to work for SNCC.

Sep 11, 2017 / Tony Platt and Elizabeth Sutherland Martínez

Planned Parenthood Texas

Texas Made It More Difficult to Get an Abortion, and Teen Motherhood Increased Texas Made It More Difficult to Get an Abortion, and Teen Motherhood Increased

When reproductive-health services are cut, unintended pregnancies increase.

Jul 21, 2017 / StudentNation / Michelle Chen

war on women protest

Trump Escalates the War on Women Trump Escalates the War on Women

Reproductive rights are not merely a women’s health issue—they are an essential component of economic health and security as well.

May 23, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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