Sexism

Crash Test Dummies

How Women Are Made Invisible by Design How Women Are Made Invisible by Design

When a “generic male” is the measure of all things, women suffer the consequences.

Apr 9, 2019 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Former Vice President Joe Biden

We’re Owed an Apology We’re Owed an Apology

And we should be suspicious of any candidate who’s loath to give one.

Apr 9, 2019 / Column / Kai Wright

That Time Tucker Carlson Called Me the C-Word

That Time Tucker Carlson Called Me the C-Word That Time Tucker Carlson Called Me the C-Word

For Fox News, Carlson’s history of foul sexist comments is a plus, not a liability.

Mar 11, 2019 / Joan Walsh

Romania International Women's Day

What to Celebrate—and Mourn—This International Women’s Day What to Celebrate—and Mourn—This International Women’s Day

Over the last year, women’s rights took one step back, and two steps forward.

Mar 8, 2019 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Albany sexual harassment hearing

Albany’s Reckoning With Sexual Harassment Is Long Overdue Albany’s Reckoning With Sexual Harassment Is Long Overdue

New York’s governors have barely evolved on the issue in 30 years. Thankfully, its legislature has.

Mar 7, 2019 / Raina Lipsitz

Andy Murray 2016 Wimbledon

Andy Murray: As He Leaves Tennis, May His Example Be Followed Andy Murray: As He Leaves Tennis, May His Example Be Followed

Andy Murray’s retirement should be a moment to celebrate his consistent support for women’s rights inside and outside his sport.

Jan 11, 2019 / Dave Zirin

Your Ex Sucks, but Capitalism Sucks More

Your Ex Sucks, but Capitalism Sucks More Your Ex Sucks, but Capitalism Sucks More

Another reader asks about her trash-talking 10-year-old son.

Dec 7, 2018 / Liza Featherstone

Ivanka Trump speech

You Can’t Get Conservative White Women To Change Their Minds You Can’t Get Conservative White Women To Change Their Minds

The great electoral opportunity of 2020 is not in converting Trump voters. It’s motivating the large numbers of Americans who don’t vote at all.

Nov 22, 2018 / Column / Katha Pollitt

#Metoo protests France

In France, Is the #MeToo Movement Passé? In France, Is the #MeToo Movement Passé?

The idea that seduction is part of French national identity is blocking critical reflection on power, sex, and liberation.

Nov 2, 2018 / Karina Piser

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Letters From the November 19-26, 2018, Issue Letters From the November 19-26, 2018, Issue

Fact in fiction… AOC prepares for DC… Performing patriarchy…

Oct 25, 2018 / Our Readers and Elias Rodriques

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