What Phyllis Schlafly Might Have Been, if It Weren’t for Women Like Phyllis Schlafly What Phyllis Schlafly Might Have Been, if It Weren’t for Women Like Phyllis Schlafly
The great defender of traditional domesticity was a whirling dervish of professional activity.
Sep 6, 2016 / Katha Pollitt
80 Percent of Patents Belong Solely to Men 80 Percent of Patents Belong Solely to Men
Female inventors are claiming only a tiny sliver of patents, reflecting a gender bias in technological and scientific invention.
Aug 12, 2016 / Michelle Chen
The Depressing Truth About How Sexism Changes Us The Depressing Truth About How Sexism Changes Us
In Sex Object, Jessica Valenti asks “Who would I be if I didn’t live in a world that hated women?”
Jun 24, 2016 / Lauren Duca
Chuffah Degree Zero Chuffah Degree Zero
Why has trivial conversation become essential in contemporary cinema?
Jun 7, 2016 / Joshua Clover
Ken Starr’s Misogyny Comes Home To Roost Ken Starr’s Misogyny Comes Home To Roost
The Baylor president—and onetime Clinton inquisitor—has been removed from his office after a scandalous report about ignoring rape allegations against the school’s football team.
Jun 1, 2016 / Dave Zirin
What Was She Wearing? What Was She Wearing?
Katherine Cambareri’s photographs remind us: When its survivors are condemned, rape is condoned.
May 19, 2016 / Natalie Pattillo
Meet Two Women Tackling Misogyny in Sports Journalism Meet Two Women Tackling Misogyny in Sports Journalism
Sports journalists Sarah Spain and Julie DiCaro asked men to read aloud the misogynistic messages they receive online in order to increase awareness of harassment.
Apr 28, 2016 / Dave Zirin
Is Samantha Bee’s Full-Frontal Feminism For or Against Hillary? Is Samantha Bee’s Full-Frontal Feminism For or Against Hillary?
At 46, Bee is right on the cusp of the feminist generational divide that is plaguing Clinton’s campaign.
Feb 19, 2016 / Leslie Savan
Which Women Support Hillary (and Which Women Can’t Afford To) Which Women Support Hillary (and Which Women Can’t Afford To)
A story of two voting blocs.
Feb 17, 2016 / Sarah Leonard
Beyond Bernie’s Bros and Hillary’s Hellfire Beyond Bernie’s Bros and Hillary’s Hellfire
What the primary race is missing, so far, when it comes to women.
Feb 10, 2016 / Joan Walsh