Feminism

Franken Gorsuch Confirmation Hearing

What Should Democrats Do About Al Franken? What Should Democrats Do About Al Franken?

With work, Franken can and should survive this story of his past bad behavior. But if there are more tales like this, he’s probably history.

Nov 16, 2017 / Joan Walsh

#MeToo March

Men Have Everything to Gain by Intervening in Sexual Harassment Men Have Everything to Gain by Intervening in Sexual Harassment

An acclaimed sportswriter weighs in on jock culture, masculinity, and the role of the male bystander.

Nov 16, 2017 / Robert Lipsyte

Tom Tomorrow Cartoon

The Ongoing Misadventures of the Republican Party: Roy Moore Edition The Ongoing Misadventures of the Republican Party: Roy Moore Edition

Even sex abuse is excusable for the sake of a Senate majority.

Nov 14, 2017 / Tom Tomorrow

Hear Me Roar!

Hear Me Roar! Hear Me Roar!

The administration continues its attack on women.

Nov 9, 2017 / OppArt / Elana Goren

Hope Solo

#MeToo in Sports: Moving From Revelations to Policy #MeToo in Sports: Moving From Revelations to Policy

If we don’t begin dealing with this on a policy level, we are doomed to more of the same.

Nov 6, 2017 / Dave Zirin

Domestic Workers United

Women in the Service Sector Are at the Forefront of Resisting Sexual Harassment Women in the Service Sector Are at the Forefront of Resisting Sexual Harassment

Strength in numbers is more powerful than naming and shaming.

Nov 3, 2017 / Column / Kai Wright

Wedding rings

About Half of US States Set No Minimum Age for Marriage About Half of US States Set No Minimum Age for Marriage

If you thought child marriage didn’t exist in the United States, think again.

Nov 2, 2017 / Michelle Chen

Mark Halperin

Are Sexual Predators in the Workplace Finally Facing Justice? Are Sexual Predators in the Workplace Finally Facing Justice?

It’s hard to believe that a country that elected Donald Trump will take a no-tolerance attitude with the mini-Trumps all around us.

Nov 2, 2017 / Column / Katha Pollitt

National Woman's Party envoys, 1927

Why We Still Need the ERA Why We Still Need the ERA

Having the right to vote is important but, as feminists have always understood, it is not sufficient to guarantee equality.

Nov 1, 2017 / Erica Jong

Representatives from the Coalition of Immokalee Workers, T'ruah: The Rabbinic Call for Human Rights, and the Student/Farmworker Alliance point toward the office of Nelson Peltz, CEO of Trian Partners.

Support Farmworkers in Their Fight Against Sexual Violence Support Farmworkers in Their Fight Against Sexual Violence

You can also fight the Republicans’ tax plan and combat the Trump administration’s attempts to sabotage the Affordable Care Act.

Oct 31, 2017 / NationAction

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