The Olympic Bravery of Caitlyn Jenner The Olympic Bravery of Caitlyn Jenner
Gender is self-determination, and Caitlyn Jenner’s seizing that self-determination in such a public fashion will save lives.
Jun 2, 2015 / Dave Zirin
Why I’m Ready—and Excited—for Hillary Why I’m Ready—and Excited—for Hillary
Clinton is running as a feminist—and that matters for all women.
Jun 2, 2015 / Column / Katha Pollitt
The Hillary-Carly ‘Cat Fight’ That Men, the Media, and Fiorina Want The Hillary-Carly ‘Cat Fight’ That Men, the Media, and Fiorina Want
The former Hewlett-Packard CEO is running as the anti-Hillary, but the two are more alike than is comfortable.
May 29, 2015 / Leslie Savan
The Reckless Prosecution of ‘Tiger Mandingo’ The Reckless Prosecution of ‘Tiger Mandingo’
Michael Johnson’s trial for HIV exposure was a “perfect storm” of homophobia, racism, and the criminalization of black bodies.
May 29, 2015 / Rod McCullom
How the Irish Became the World’s Leading Gay Activists How the Irish Became the World’s Leading Gay Activists
Defying conventional wisdom, the huge win by the Yes Equality campaign involved young and old, rural and urban, Catholic and non-Catholic voters.
May 27, 2015 / Margaret Spillane
Ireland Embraces Marriage Equality and Shows the US What Democracy Looks Like Ireland Embraces Marriage Equality and Shows the US What Democracy Looks Like
Nothing boosts turnout like giving votes a chance to do the right thing.
May 24, 2015 / John Nichols
‘Mad Men’ Finale Makes Rush Limbaugh Un‘Happyish’ ‘Mad Men’ Finale Makes Rush Limbaugh Un‘Happyish’
Both Rush Limbaugh and Don Draper desperately need advertising to save them.
May 22, 2015 / Leslie Savan
#SayHerName Shows Black Women Face Police Violence, Too—and Pregnancy and Motherhood Are No Refuge #SayHerName Shows Black Women Face Police Violence, Too—and Pregnancy and Motherhood Are No Refuge
Today's national day of action hopes to draw attention to the lives of black women and girls lost to police violence.
May 21, 2015 / Dani McClain
Birth Control That Works Too Well Birth Control That Works Too Well
A Colorado program to give low-income teens long-acting contraception dropped the teen abortion rate dramatically. But conservatives refuse to fund it.
May 20, 2015 / Column / Katha Pollitt
The Not-So-Feminist History of Wonder Woman The Not-So-Feminist History of Wonder Woman
The superheroine’s polygamous creator exploited the love and labor of the women who were his inspiration.
May 19, 2015 / Books & the Arts / Emily Greenhouse