The Mind of a Feminist The Mind of a Feminist
A new book by Siri Hustvedt offers challenging ways to understand how misogyny became so deeply embedded in our culture.
Mar 8, 2017 / Alina Cohen
Housekeepers Versus Harvard: Feminism for the Age of Trump Housekeepers Versus Harvard: Feminism for the Age of Trump
A feminism for the 99 percent has been forged by working-class immigrant women who confronted Harvard’s first female president and Sheryl Sandberg.
Mar 8, 2017 / Feature / Sarah Leonard and Rebecca Rojer
We Are Still Winning the Fight for Trans Rights We Are Still Winning the Fight for Trans Rights
The Supreme Court may have declined to hear Gavin Grimm’s case—but history is firmly on his side.
Mar 7, 2017 / Naomi Gordon-Loebl
When Did Solidarity Among Working Women Become a ‘Privilege’? When Did Solidarity Among Working Women Become a ‘Privilege’?
Women who are concern trolling the strike seem most interested in persuading us to work with the Democratic Party.
Mar 7, 2017 / Tithi Bhattacharya and Cinzia Arruzza
Asking for a Friend: Can I Explain Feminism to My Girlfriend Without Mansplaining? Asking for a Friend: Can I Explain Feminism to My Girlfriend Without Mansplaining?
Another reader tries to stop her friend’s relentless name dropping.
Mar 3, 2017 / Liza Featherstone
How You Can Join the International Women’s Strike on March 8 How You Can Join the International Women’s Strike on March 8
Strike, march, plug into local campaigns, or find your own way of getting involved.
Mar 1, 2017 / NationAction
Trump’s Machismo vs. Sweden’s ‘Feminist Foreign Policy’ Trump’s Machismo vs. Sweden’s ‘Feminist Foreign Policy’
Investing in women and girls does much more to keep us safe and promote peace than does spending even greater amounts on weapons designed to cause mass devastation.
Feb 28, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Everything Trump Did in His 5th Week That Actually Matters Everything Trump Did in His 5th Week That Actually Matters
Trump continues to lay the groundwork for a dangerous four years.
Feb 24, 2017 / Zoë Carpenter and George Zornick
Patients Treated by Women Doctors Fare Better Than Those Treated by Men Patients Treated by Women Doctors Fare Better Than Those Treated by Men
So why are women doctors still paid less than their male counterparts?
Feb 24, 2017 / Michelle Chen
Striking on International Women’s Day Is Not a Privilege Striking on International Women’s Day Is Not a Privilege
The most vulnerable women have been striking all year long.
Feb 24, 2017 / Magally A. Miranda Alcazar and Kate D. Griffiths