Gender and Sexuality

The White House Will Focus on Women and Girls of Color. Here’s How to Make it Count.

The White House Will Focus on Women and Girls of Color. Here’s How to Make it Count. The White House Will Focus on Women and Girls of Color. Here’s How to Make it Count.

Advocates pushing to expand My Brother's Keeper say it’s good to see their concerns acknowledged and keep their eyes on next steps.

Nov 21, 2014 / Dani McClain

Why Are Some Colleges Still Blaming the Victims in Sexual Assault Cases?

Why Are Some Colleges Still Blaming the Victims in Sexual Assault Cases? Why Are Some Colleges Still Blaming the Victims in Sexual Assault Cases?

Melissa Harris-Perry explains just how serious this attitude toward sexual violence really is.

Nov 20, 2014 / Melissa Harris-Perry

What Sexual Harassment?

What Sexual Harassment? What Sexual Harassment?

Surely there's no harm in giving someone a compliment?

Nov 17, 2014 / Tom Tomorrow

Why Women Should Get the Rest of the Year Off

Why Women Should Get the Rest of the Year Off Why Women Should Get the Rest of the Year Off

The average American woman works for “free” for two months thanks to the wage gap and unpaid labor.

Nov 13, 2014 / Bryce Covert

Andrew Sullivan Versus the Social-Justice Warriors

Andrew Sullivan Versus the Social-Justice Warriors Andrew Sullivan Versus the Social-Justice Warriors

The famous blogger needn’t panic. Twitter’s new partnership with the feminist group WAM! is an attempt to fight abuse, not impose ideological censorship.

Nov 12, 2014 / Michelle Goldberg

This Is What a Feminist Looks Like in Mauritius

This Is What a Feminist Looks Like in Mauritius This Is What a Feminist Looks Like in Mauritius

A political scandal in Britain draws attention to labor exploitation that extends far beyond a single T-shirt.

Nov 12, 2014 / Michelle Chen

LA County women's jail

How California’s Prison Reform Law Will Fight Overincarceration of Women How California’s Prison Reform Law Will Fight Overincarceration of Women

Prop 47 offers relief to Californians punished for low-level, nonviolent crimes of poverty, which means it could be especially beneficial for women caught up in the criminal justic...

Nov 12, 2014 / Dani McClain

Congrats, Pro-Lifers, You Won! Now I Have Just a Few Questions for You

Congrats, Pro-Lifers, You Won! Now I Have Just a Few Questions for You Congrats, Pro-Lifers, You Won! Now I Have Just a Few Questions for You

What would your abortion compromise look like? What will you do for pregnant women who can’t afford a child? And more.

Nov 5, 2014 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Haterz Gonna Hate?

Haterz Gonna Hate? Haterz Gonna Hate?

There are limits to what the law can do to police cyberabuse.

Nov 5, 2014 / Books & the Arts / Martha C. Nussbaum

Tomorrow’s Election Could Determine the Future of Abortion Politics

Tomorrow’s Election Could Determine the Future of Abortion Politics Tomorrow’s Election Could Determine the Future of Abortion Politics

If Democrats lose Senate races in North Carolina and Iowa, will the party stop campaigning on reproductive rights?

Nov 3, 2014 / Michelle Goldberg

x