Gender and Sexuality

Who’s Afraid of a Sex Workers’ Union?

Who’s Afraid of a Sex Workers’ Union? Who’s Afraid of a Sex Workers’ Union?

A movement for sex workers’ rights is gaining momentum in Spain—but it’s facing opposition from the national government and some feminists.

Dec 13, 2018 / Feature / Meaghan Beatley

Abortion clinic Mississippi

Protect the Right to Reproductive Care Protect the Right to Reproductive Care

Donate to clinics, share your stories, and volunteer to help people get the care they need.

Dec 11, 2018 / NationAction

College Rally Against Campus Rape

Don’t Defend Title IX. Replace It. Don’t Defend Title IX. Replace It.

Anti-discrimination and affirmative-action rules don’t help the Americans who need them the most. 

Dec 10, 2018 / StudentNation / Nawal Arjini

Your Ex Sucks, but Capitalism Sucks More

Your Ex Sucks, but Capitalism Sucks More Your Ex Sucks, but Capitalism Sucks More

Another reader asks about her trash-talking 10-year-old son.

Dec 7, 2018 / Liza Featherstone

Give Your Heart Out!

Give Your Heart Out! Give Your Heart Out!

A list of 10 charitable organizations to help out this holiday season.

Dec 7, 2018 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Brooklyn College

After 2 Brooklyn College Professors Spouted Hate, Students Want Restitution After 2 Brooklyn College Professors Spouted Hate, Students Want Restitution

Students pointed to a wider campus culture unfriendly to Latin American students and survivors of sexual assault.

Dec 6, 2018 / StudentNation / Skanda Kadirgamar

Heading a Hoops Conference in the Era of Big Football

Heading a Hoops Conference in the Era of Big Football Heading a Hoops Conference in the Era of Big Football

WCC commissioner Gloria Nevarez joins the show to talk aspirations and challenges of leading a non-power 5 conference.

Dec 4, 2018 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Tarana Burke

Tarana Burke Talks About How to Support Survivors—When They’re Your Kids Tarana Burke Talks About How to Support Survivors—When They’re Your Kids

The founder of the #MeToo movement has guidance for how parents can make their children feel safe talking about sexual assault and trauma.

Dec 4, 2018 / Dani McClain

Beto O'Rourke supporters

What to Say to White People What to Say to White People

If Democrats need lessons on maximizing votes across the demographic divide, 2018 provides some clear examples of what to do—and what not to.

Nov 27, 2018 / Steve Phillips

Kyla Schuller

The Trouble With White Women: An Interview With Kyla Schuller The Trouble With White Women: An Interview With Kyla Schuller

The author and academic explains the racist history that haunts our politics.

Nov 26, 2018 / Q&A / Nawal Arjini

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