Wendy Davis, Superhero Wendy Davis, Superhero
Her eleven-hour filibuster blocked the passage of a draconian abortion ban—and awakened a pro-choice sleeping giant.
Jun 26, 2013 / Katha Pollitt
Update: Draconian Anti-Abortion Bill Filibustered and Defeated in Texas Update: Draconian Anti-Abortion Bill Filibustered and Defeated in Texas
SB5 would have forced thirty-seven of the forty-two abortion clinics in Texas to shut down.
Jun 26, 2013 / Annie Shields
On Abortion, Republicans Treat Women Like Children On Abortion, Republicans Treat Women Like Children
Fighting back against the GOP's all-out assault on reproductive rights.
Jun 25, 2013 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Update: Saudi Activists Need Your Help Update: Saudi Activists Need Your Help
Call on the Canadian ambassador to Saudi Arabia to help get Wajeha Al-Huwaider out of prison now.
Jun 24, 2013 / Katha Pollitt
VIDEO: #AskJessica—How Do I Deal With Street Harassment? VIDEO: #AskJessica—How Do I Deal With Street Harassment?
The first in a weekly video series on how to navigate our world as a feminist.
Jun 21, 2013 / Jessica Valenti
A Deceptive Win on Plan B A Deceptive Win on Plan B
Our reproductive rights are still in danger.
Jun 20, 2013 / StudentNation / Kathleen Robin Joyce and StudentNation
Supreme Court Strikes Down Anti-Prostitution Pledge for US Groups Supreme Court Strikes Down Anti-Prostitution Pledge for US Groups
In a significant win for public health, the Justices called the pledge a violation of the First Amendment.
Jun 20, 2013 / Melissa Gira Grant
Saudi Human Rights Activist Wajeha Al-Huwaider Sentenced to Prison Saudi Human Rights Activist Wajeha Al-Huwaider Sentenced to Prison
The human rights activist who has organized protests against the ban on female drivers will serve ten months in jail for the crime of "inciting a woman against her husband.&qu...
Jun 19, 2013 / Katha Pollitt
The Peeping Press: Understanding the Male Media Gaze The Peeping Press: Understanding the Male Media Gaze
Let's remember: ogling isn't journalism.
Jun 19, 2013 / Jessica Valenti
Supreme Court Strikes Down Human Gene Patents Supreme Court Strikes Down Human Gene Patents
The unanimous decision is a victory for patients, women, scientists, doctors, researchers and human kind.
Jun 13, 2013 / Rose-Ellen Lessy