Gender and Sexuality

Is Conservative Christianity Bad for Marriage?

Is Conservative Christianity Bad for Marriage? Is Conservative Christianity Bad for Marriage?

Research says yes. So why are conservative policy makers pushing marriage as a panacea for poverty?

Jan 22, 2014 / Michelle Goldberg

Challenge to Massachusetts ‘Buffer Zone’ Law Puts Clinic Access at Risk

Challenge to Massachusetts ‘Buffer Zone’ Law Puts Clinic Access at Risk Challenge to Massachusetts ‘Buffer Zone’ Law Puts Clinic Access at Risk

At oral argument, members of the Supreme Court seemed suspicious that a thirty-five-foot buffer was necessary for safe entrance to reproductive health facilities.

Jan 22, 2014 / Emily Jane Goodman

Snapshot: Just Barely Passing

Snapshot: Just Barely Passing Snapshot: Just Barely Passing

In January, NARAL Pro-Choice America and its sister foundation released their state-by-state report card on women’s reproductive rights, with numerical rankings for each state. The nationwide grade is a D.

Jan 21, 2014 / NARAL Pro-Choice America

Back The Fuck Up: Protect Women’s Rights by Getting Out of the Way

Back The Fuck Up: Protect Women’s Rights by Getting Out of the Way Back The Fuck Up: Protect Women’s Rights by Getting Out of the Way

In the wake of the Supreme Court fight over buffer zones, it’s clear that we need something more proactive to protect women and their rights.

Jan 21, 2014 / Jessica Valenti

Why Marriage Won’t Solve Poverty

Why Marriage Won’t Solve Poverty Why Marriage Won’t Solve Poverty

Republicans are once again promoting marriage as a solution to poverty. A comprehensive new report shows why it won't work.   

Jan 15, 2014 / Michelle Goldberg

Pro-Choice Advocates Plan Offensive in the States

Pro-Choice Advocates Plan Offensive in the States Pro-Choice Advocates Plan Offensive in the States

States passed fifty-three laws restricting abortion last year, but midterm elections give pro-choice activists an opportunity to flip the trend. 

Jan 14, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter

What Really Caused the Change in Cornell’s Sexual Assault Policy?

What Really Caused the Change in Cornell’s Sexual Assault Policy? What Really Caused the Change in Cornell’s Sexual Assault Policy?

Cornell's decision to update its policy has been framed as the administration’s unprompted decision to do the right thing, but students and faculty have been calling for ...

Jan 14, 2014 / StudentNation / Anna-Lisa Castle and StudentNation

What President Obama Could Do Right Now to Address the Work/Family Dilemma

What President Obama Could Do Right Now to Address the Work/Family Dilemma What President Obama Could Do Right Now to Address the Work/Family Dilemma

Putting a harder cap on overtime would create more jobs and give exhausted workers more time to take care of their home lives. 

Jan 14, 2014 / Bryce Covert

Trans Activist CeCe McDonald Was Released From Prison Today

Trans Activist CeCe McDonald Was Released From Prison Today Trans Activist CeCe McDonald Was Released From Prison Today

The transgender woman and activist served nineteen months of a forty-one-month sentence.

Jan 13, 2014 / Steven Hsieh

No Longer Human

No Longer Human No Longer Human

In the eyes of Texas, one woman is now nothing more than a machine.

Jan 10, 2014 / Ilyse Hogue

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