Feminism

A ‘Feminist Army’ Storms Texas

A ‘Feminist Army’ Storms Texas A ‘Feminist Army’ Storms Texas

By refusing to give up on a done deal, Texas feminists showed us what the future of pro-choice activism looks like.

Jul 2, 2013 / Column / Jessica Valenti

Confessions of a Stay-at-Home Mom

Confessions of a Stay-at-Home Mom Confessions of a Stay-at-Home Mom

I leaned out when I should have leaned in. But the problem is about much more than individual women’s choices.

Jul 2, 2013 / Feature / Ashley Nelson

How America Makes Having a Baby a Nearly Impossible Expense

How America Makes Having a Baby a Nearly Impossible Expense How America Makes Having a Baby a Nearly Impossible Expense

From childbirth to maternity leave to childcare, American women far outspend their peers in the developed world.

Jul 1, 2013 / Bryce Covert

FEMEN’s ‘Topless Jihad’

FEMEN’s ‘Topless Jihad’ FEMEN’s ‘Topless Jihad’

Where the group was born, in Ukraine, its naked protests made more sense—but in the Muslim world, the message is getting lost in translation.

Jul 1, 2013 / Anna Lekas Miller

Watch Live: Pro-Choice Rally Greets Second Special Session in Texas

Watch Live: Pro-Choice Rally Greets Second Special Session in Texas Watch Live: Pro-Choice Rally Greets Second Special Session in Texas

After Wendy Davis’s successful filibuster of SB5, the Texas legislature returns for a second attempt to restrict abortion and reproductive rights.

Jul 1, 2013 / Annie Shields

#AskJessica: How Do You Get Men to Understand That Feminism Is Important?

#AskJessica: How Do You Get Men to Understand That Feminism Is Important? #AskJessica: How Do You Get Men to Understand That Feminism Is Important?

The first step is to not talk to brick walls.

Jun 28, 2013 / Jessica Valenti

Wendy Davis, Superhero

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 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 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 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

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