Feminism

Blocking VAWA, The GOP Keeps Up the War on Women

Blocking VAWA, The GOP Keeps Up the War on Women Blocking VAWA, The GOP Keeps Up the War on Women

Refusing to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act, Republicans are leaving rape victims with few options.

Jan 2, 2013 / Erika Eichelberger

In South Africa, A Liberal Abortion Law Doesn’t Guarantee Access

In South Africa, A Liberal Abortion Law Doesn’t Guarantee Access In South Africa, A Liberal Abortion Law Doesn’t Guarantee Access

Long waits and too few providers are consigning more and more women to illegal abortions.

Dec 31, 2012 / Feature / Jina Moore and Estelle Ellis

This Week in Poverty: US Single Mothers—’The Worst Off’

This Week in Poverty: US Single Mothers—’The Worst Off’ This Week in Poverty: US Single Mothers—’The Worst Off’

Despite working more hours than their peers in other high-income countries, single mothers in the US have higher poverty rates. 

Dec 21, 2012 / Greg Kaufmann

Dean Spade: Why the Law Is Not Enough

Dean Spade: Why the Law Is Not Enough Dean Spade: Why the Law Is Not Enough

Our civil rights discourse must address the ways our institutions systemically oppress certain communities.

Dec 20, 2012 / Laura Flanders

In Fiscal Cliff Deal, Don’t Chain Grandma to Smaller Social Security Checks

In Fiscal Cliff Deal, Don’t Chain Grandma to Smaller Social Security Checks In Fiscal Cliff Deal, Don’t Chain Grandma to Smaller Social Security Checks

The chained CPI proposal in Obama's fiscal cliff offer will hurt impoverished elderly women.

Dec 18, 2012 / Bryce Covert

Our Walking Hearts

Our Walking Hearts Our Walking Hearts

The fear of losing children can help save them.

Dec 17, 2012 / Jessica Valenti

Today in Poverty: GOP Leadership and Violence Against Native Women

Today in Poverty: GOP Leadership and Violence Against Native Women Today in Poverty: GOP Leadership and Violence Against Native Women

Conservatives in Congress continue to block the Violence Against Women Act, denying vital protections for Native American women.

Dec 12, 2012 / Greg Kaufmann

Progress for Women Continues Flatlining at the Top Ranks of the Private Sector

Progress for Women Continues Flatlining at the Top Ranks of the Private Sector Progress for Women Continues Flatlining at the Top Ranks of the Private Sector

How will women dominate the economy if we’ve hit a plateau at the top?

Dec 11, 2012 / Bryce Covert

Go to Your Womb, Ross Douthat

Go to Your Womb, Ross Douthat Go to Your Womb, Ross Douthat

The New York Times columnist is so obsessed with women’s fertility, it’s too bad he can’t get pregnant himself.

Dec 5, 2012 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Kasandra Perkins Did Not Have to Die

Kasandra Perkins Did Not Have to Die Kasandra Perkins Did Not Have to Die

When we don't call domestic violence what it is, we dishonor the victims.

Dec 5, 2012 / Jessica Valenti

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