Gender and Sexuality

Want to Expand Abortion Rights in Texas? Better Talk About Immigration, Too

Want to Expand Abortion Rights in Texas? Better Talk About Immigration, Too Want to Expand Abortion Rights in Texas? Better Talk About Immigration, Too

Winning on abortion rights means talking—and listening—to voters in a new way.

Apr 16, 2014 / Dani McClain

Why Are Thousands of Malagasy Women Being Trafficked to Abusive Jobs in the Middle East?

Why Are Thousands of Malagasy Women Being Trafficked to Abusive Jobs in the Middle East? Why Are Thousands of Malagasy Women Being Trafficked to Abusive Jobs in the Middle East?

Dishonest employment agencies are only part of the problem.

Apr 15, 2014 / Feature / Aaron Ross

Why We Can’t Strip Race Out of the Gender Wage Gap Conversation

Why We Can’t Strip Race Out of the Gender Wage Gap Conversation Why We Can’t Strip Race Out of the Gender Wage Gap Conversation

There’s no objective explanation for why black women make less than white women.

Apr 15, 2014 / Bryce Covert

Why Is California Penalizing Poor Women for Wanting to Be Parents?

Why Is California Penalizing Poor Women for Wanting to Be Parents? Why Is California Penalizing Poor Women for Wanting to Be Parents?

California is known for protecting a woman’s right to choose. Will this be the year the state extends that same right to poor women?

Apr 8, 2014 / Dani McClain

The Body Politic

The Body Politic The Body Politic

When US soldiers venture abroad, women’s bodies can become the occupied territories.

Apr 8, 2014 / Books & the Arts / Akemi Johnson

What’s the GOP’s Excuse for Opposing Equal Pay This Time?

What’s the GOP’s Excuse for Opposing Equal Pay This Time? What’s the GOP’s Excuse for Opposing Equal Pay This Time?

Same as the last time. 

Apr 8, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter

Chris Hayes on Paternity Leave: ‘Take Some Time With Your Frickin’ Kid’

Chris Hayes on Paternity Leave: ‘Take Some Time With Your Frickin’ Kid’ Chris Hayes on Paternity Leave: ‘Take Some Time With Your Frickin’ Kid’

Hayes has no sympathy for the ’neanderthalish‘ views of sportscasters who opposte paternity leave for male athletes. 

Apr 7, 2014 / Chris Hayes

An Appreciative Goodbye

An Appreciative Goodbye An Appreciative Goodbye

Contributor Jessica Valenti says farewell to The Nation.

Apr 7, 2014 / Jessica Valenti

How UK Law Ties Immigrant Domestic Workers to Their Abusive Employers

How UK Law Ties Immigrant Domestic Workers to Their Abusive Employers How UK Law Ties Immigrant Domestic Workers to Their Abusive Employers

The UK seems keen on abandoning its most vulnerable workers to the rule of the master of the house.

Apr 4, 2014 / Michelle Chen

Fox News Attacks When Black Women Clap Back

Fox News Attacks When Black Women Clap Back Fox News Attacks When Black Women Clap Back

The network has long gone after progressive black leaders. Last month it targeted two women far outside the Beltway.

Apr 2, 2014 / Dani McClain

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