Feminism

Fox News Attacks When Black Women Clap Back

Fox News Attacks When Black Women Clap Back Fox News Attacks When Black Women Clap Back

The network has long gone after progressive black leaders. Last month it targeted two women far outside the Beltway.

Apr 2, 2014 / Dani McClain

Why Do So Many Leftists Want Sex Work to Be the New Normal?

Why Do So Many Leftists Want Sex Work to Be the New Normal? Why Do So Many Leftists Want Sex Work to Be the New Normal?

Yes, let’s erase stigma. But feminists, please: let’s not forget to talk about male privilege.

Apr 2, 2014 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Why Does ‘Morning Joe’ Throw Mika Into the Toilet?

Why Does ‘Morning Joe’ Throw Mika Into the Toilet? Why Does ‘Morning Joe’ Throw Mika Into the Toilet?

Can’t any of you chicks take a joke?

Apr 1, 2014 / Leslie Savan

On Racism and Sexism, Don’t Let Progress Be the Enemy of More Progress

On Racism and Sexism, Don’t Let Progress Be the Enemy of More Progress On Racism and Sexism, Don’t Let Progress Be the Enemy of More Progress

Ta-Nehisi Coates's detractors are too quick to declare him overly pessimistic about how white supremacy still shapes our society.

Apr 1, 2014 / Bryce Covert

As Jordanian Women Leave the Home, Sexual Harassment Reaches Unprecedented Levels

As Jordanian Women Leave the Home, Sexual Harassment Reaches Unprecedented Levels As Jordanian Women Leave the Home, Sexual Harassment Reaches Unprecedented Levels

Social media platforms are enabling women to speak out anonymously and show that harassment exists—but that hasn’t resulted in culture change.

Mar 18, 2014 / Feature / Elizabeth Whitman

Women on the Side: Why Anti-Choicers Won’t Win

Women on the Side: Why Anti-Choicers Won’t Win Women on the Side: Why Anti-Choicers Won’t Win

The strategic shift from calling women murderers to labeling them victims of abortion will never work, because we understand that in either case our health and rights are beside th...

Mar 18, 2014 / Jessica Valenti

Why Women Rightly Fear Failure

Why Women Rightly Fear Failure Why Women Rightly Fear Failure

If the world demands that you work twice as hard to get half the reward, why would you handicap yourself?

Mar 18, 2014 / Bryce Covert

The Problem With Anti-Trafficking Dragnets

The Problem With Anti-Trafficking Dragnets The Problem With Anti-Trafficking Dragnets

A campaign to criminalize sex workers has put the City of Phoenix under the scrutiny of UN human rights authorities.

Mar 17, 2014 / Michelle Chen

Why We Need International Women’s Day

Why We Need International Women’s Day Why We Need International Women’s Day

Over 100 years after the first International Women’s Day celebrations, women continue to trail behind men by every economic measure.

Mar 7, 2014 / Kathleen Geier

Feminists Talk Trigger Warnings: A Round-Up

Feminists Talk Trigger Warnings: A Round-Up Feminists Talk Trigger Warnings: A Round-Up

A triggering event can be so individual, so specific, that there is no anticipating it.

Mar 6, 2014 / Jessica Valenti

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