Gender and Sexuality

Mexico’s Abortion Wars, American-Style

Mexico’s Abortion Wars, American-Style Mexico’s Abortion Wars, American-Style

After Mexico City liberalized its abortion law, a fierce backlash followed. Is its striking resemblance to the US “pro-life” movement a coincidence?

Aug 28, 2013 / Feature / Kathryn Joyce

Operation Rescue vs. Dr. Ann Neuhaus, Hero Provider

Operation Rescue vs. Dr. Ann Neuhaus, Hero Provider Operation Rescue vs. Dr. Ann Neuhaus, Hero Provider

Think anti-abortion crazies are no longer wreaking havoc on clinics and providers? Think again.

Aug 28, 2013 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Free Abortions on Demand Without Apology

Free Abortions on Demand Without Apology Free Abortions on Demand Without Apology

Women’s reproductive health isn’t just about what is covered in mainstream media.

Aug 27, 2013 / Jessica Valenti

An Unfulfilled Dream From the March on Washington: Labor Rights for Domestic Work

An Unfulfilled Dream From the March on Washington: Labor Rights for Domestic Work An Unfulfilled Dream From the March on Washington: Labor Rights for Domestic Work

Home care workers are still excluded from federal labor laws fifty years after protesters demanded inclusion.

Aug 26, 2013 / Bryce Covert

An Open Letter: How I Failed Chelsea Manning

An Open Letter: How I Failed Chelsea Manning An Open Letter: How I Failed Chelsea Manning

In a statement released yesterday, Manning made it clear that she rooted her actions in the long struggle for racial justice—something many have overlooked in discussing her ...

Aug 22, 2013 / Aura Bogado

Having the Sexism Talk: Lessons for My Daughter

Having the Sexism Talk: Lessons for My Daughter Having the Sexism Talk: Lessons for My Daughter

Feminist education comes in waves, not from just one talk.

Aug 16, 2013 / Jessica Valenti

White Is the New White

White Is the New White White Is the New White

It’s time white women drop the practice of authenticating—and profiting from—the experiences of women of color. 

Aug 16, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Aura Bogado

Katrina vanden Heuvel: The GOP’s ‘War on Women’ Is as Real as Ever

Katrina vanden Heuvel: The GOP’s ‘War on Women’ Is as Real as Ever Katrina vanden Heuvel: The GOP’s ‘War on Women’ Is as Real as Ever

What's the bigger threat to American women: Republican policies or Anthony Weiner's sexual indiscretions?

Aug 13, 2013 / Press Room

Texas, Ireland, Abortion and Ross Douthat, Round 2

Texas, Ireland, Abortion and Ross Douthat, Round 2 Texas, Ireland, Abortion and Ross Douthat, Round 2

As abortion access becomes increasingly limited in some states and countries, providing generous health and welfare provisions for women and children is vital.

Aug 13, 2013 / Katha Pollitt

The Trojan Horse of the Anti-Choice Movement

The Trojan Horse of the Anti-Choice Movement The Trojan Horse of the Anti-Choice Movement

The fake clinics posing as “crisis pregnancy centers” lie to women and shame them, and are supported by extreme politicians and sometimes even taxpayer dollars.

Aug 9, 2013 / Ilyse Hogue

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