Why It Matters That Women Do Most of the Housework Why It Matters That Women Do Most of the Housework
There’s no biological explanation for why women end up doing more housework, so it must stem from societal forces.
Apr 30, 2014 / Bryce Covert
Where Twitter and Feminism Meet Where Twitter and Feminism Meet
What role should the social platform play as the feminist movement continues to grow?
Apr 17, 2014 / Mariame Kaba, Andrea Smith, Lori Adelman, and Roxane Gay
How Football Culture Can Change Rape Culture How Football Culture Can Change Rape Culture
To curb sexual assault, victims need allies and advocates. Former University of Missouri football player Rolandis Woodland is a model for this.
Apr 16, 2014 / Jessica Luther
Why We Can’t Strip Race Out of the Gender Wage Gap Conversation Why We Can’t Strip Race Out of the Gender Wage Gap Conversation
There’s no objective explanation for why black women make less than white women.
Apr 15, 2014 / Bryce Covert
What’s the GOP’s Excuse for Opposing Equal Pay This Time? What’s the GOP’s Excuse for Opposing Equal Pay This Time?
Same as the last time.
Apr 8, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter
An Appreciative Goodbye An Appreciative Goodbye
Contributor Jessica Valenti says farewell to The Nation.
Apr 7, 2014 / Jessica Valenti
How UK Law Ties Immigrant Domestic Workers to Their Abusive Employers How UK Law Ties Immigrant Domestic Workers to Their Abusive Employers
The UK seems keen on abandoning its most vulnerable workers to the rule of the master of the house.
Apr 4, 2014 / Michelle Chen
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?
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?
Can’t any of you chicks take a joke?
Apr 1, 2014 / Leslie Savan