The People Are Leading the Politicians in the Fight Against Trump The People Are Leading the Politicians in the Fight Against Trump
Massive anti-Trump protests are helping Democrats find their spine.
Jan 31, 2017 / Joan Walsh
Asking for a Friend: Can a Non-Muslim Woman Wear a Hijab for Fashion? Asking for a Friend: Can a Non-Muslim Woman Wear a Hijab for Fashion?
Plus: Dealing with allies that are bullies.
Jan 31, 2017 / Liza Featherstone
Washington Diaries: From J20 to the Women’s March Washington Diaries: From J20 to the Women’s March
For three surreal days, the capital was occupied by Trump’s millionaire backers and his white working-class base, by militant radicals and liberal reformers.
Jan 24, 2017 / Maria Margaronis
The Women’s March Succeeded Because It Spoke to Women’s Outrage The Women’s March Succeeded Because It Spoke to Women’s Outrage
The success of the marches should put the critique of “identity politics” as divisive dead end to rest, once and for all.
Jan 23, 2017 / Katha Pollitt
Trump’s Anti-Abortion Order Is Actually Likely to Increase Abortions Trump’s Anti-Abortion Order Is Actually Likely to Increase Abortions
The reinstatement of the “Global Gag Rule” means poor women in foreign countries will have narrower access to contraception and other health-care services.
Jan 23, 2017 / Zoë Carpenter
Marching Against Trump, Progressives in Cincinnati Put a Blue Dot in Red Ohio Marching Against Trump, Progressives in Cincinnati Put a Blue Dot in Red Ohio
The question remains whether the energy displayed Saturday will carry over into other ongoing local struggles.
Jan 23, 2017 / Dani McClain
Our March Into Power Our March Into Power
The battle ahead is daunting, but for the first time since the election I feel we have a fighting chance to topple tyranny.
Jan 23, 2017 / Pamela Newkirk
Why It Matters That an Imprisoned Domestic-Violence Survivor Was Granted Clemency Why It Matters That an Imprisoned Domestic-Violence Survivor Was Granted Clemency
Only three survivors have been granted clemency in New York State history. Will others follow?
Jan 23, 2017 / Victoria Law
Photos of Resistance: Inside the DC Women’s March Photos of Resistance: Inside the DC Women’s March
Over 500,000 people flooded the streets of the nation’s capital to protest everything President Trump stands for.
Jan 22, 2017 / Photo Essay / Tracie Williams
Pussy Power Fights Back Pussy Power Fights Back
In rallies around the world, millions of people—women and men—stand up to the grabber in chief.
Jan 21, 2017 / Joan Walsh