Feminism

Women stand holding posters and calling for justice.

Mexico’s Women Demand Justice on Gender Violence Mexico’s Women Demand Justice on Gender Violence

Enraged at institutional failure to address the mounting crisis, they have occupied the National Human Rights Commission.

Sep 16, 2020 / Meaghan Beatley

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What ‘The New York Times’ Won’t Tell You About Woman Suffrage What ‘The New York Times’ Won’t Tell You About Woman Suffrage

While Times readers have learned much about the failings of white suffragists, they have remained in the dark about the paper’s own strident attacks on the very idea of allowing wo...

Sep 10, 2020 / Mary Walton

A Thank You Note

A Thank You Note A Thank You Note

This column spanned almost five years, and I was lucky to be able to help during so many drastic changes in our world.

Sep 4, 2020 / Liza Featherstone

Our Future is Intersectional

Our Future is Intersectional Our Future is Intersectional

Biden-Harris, ticket out of Trumpland.

Aug 25, 2020 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo

Woman's Rights Pioneer Monument

The Problem With NYC’s New Women’s Rights Monument The Problem With NYC’s New Women’s Rights Monument

As statues topple across the US, a new women’s rights monument in Central Park has sparked debate over whether statues are a redeemable form of remembrance.

Aug 25, 2020 / Erin L. Thompson

Margaret Sanger

Canceling Margaret Sanger Only Helps Abortion Opponents Canceling Margaret Sanger Only Helps Abortion Opponents

When Planned Parenthood took the name of the organization’s founder off its flagship clinic in Manhattan, they bought into anti-choice propaganda. 

Aug 20, 2020 / Column / Katha Pollitt

No Matter Who Biden Chooses as VP, It Will Be a Bittersweet Win for Women

No Matter Who Biden Chooses as VP, It Will Be a Bittersweet Win for Women No Matter Who Biden Chooses as VP, It Will Be a Bittersweet Win for Women

By the end of Biden’s VP vetting, it seemed the 11th commandment of women’s politics is “Thou shalt never be just right.”

Aug 6, 2020 / Joan Walsh

AOC, Speaking Truth to Power

AOC, Speaking Truth to Power AOC, Speaking Truth to Power

Accosted by fellow representative Ted Yoho, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez gave an extraordinary speech against misogyny that resonated widely.

Aug 3, 2020 / OppArt / Sylvia Hernández, Andrea Arroyo, and Steve Brodner

Super RBG

Super RBG Super RBG

Staying strong.

Jul 28, 2020 / OppArt / Ann Telnaes

Sex and the Stricken City: In Praise of Proximity

Sex and the Stricken City: In Praise of Proximity Sex and the Stricken City: In Praise of Proximity

The politics of fear is potent, but it may be losing its grip

Jun 26, 2020 / Feature / JoAnn Wypijewski

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