Gay Pride Versus ‘Gay Propaganda’ Gay Pride Versus ‘Gay Propaganda’
In Russia, activists struggle against rising homophobia and a government crack down on LGBT rights.
Jun 28, 2013 / Alec Luhn
#AskJessica: How Do You Get Men to Understand That Feminism Is Important? #AskJessica: How Do You Get Men to Understand That Feminism Is Important?
The first step is to not talk to brick walls.
Jun 28, 2013 / Jessica Valenti
What’s Next for the LGBT Movement? What’s Next for the LGBT Movement?
With victory in the fight for marriage equality in sight, what should LGBT activists focus on now?
Jun 27, 2013 / Urvashi Vaid, Lisa Duggan, Tamara Metz, and Amber Hollibaugh
Jubilant Crowd Greets Supreme Court Rulings Jubilant Crowd Greets Supreme Court Rulings
Hundreds celebrated the overturning of DOMA and the dismissal of Proposition 8.
Jun 26, 2013 / Zoë Carpenter
Wendy Davis, Superhero Wendy Davis, Superhero
Her eleven-hour filibuster blocked the passage of a draconian abortion ban—and awakened a pro-choice sleeping giant.
Jun 26, 2013 / Katha Pollitt
Supreme Court: No Excuse for Discrimination Supreme Court: No Excuse for Discrimination
The Court’s ruling in Windsor v. United States strikes a powerful blow against the right-wing notion that Judeo-Christian morality justifies discrimination.
Jun 26, 2013 / Sarah Posner
Update: Draconian Anti-Abortion Bill Filibustered and Defeated in Texas Update: Draconian Anti-Abortion Bill Filibustered and Defeated in Texas
SB5 would have forced thirty-seven of the forty-two abortion clinics in Texas to shut down.
Jun 26, 2013 / Annie Shields
On Abortion, Republicans Treat Women Like Children On Abortion, Republicans Treat Women Like Children
Fighting back against the GOP's all-out assault on reproductive rights.
Jun 25, 2013 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Update: Saudi Activists Need Your Help Update: Saudi Activists Need Your Help
Call on the Canadian ambassador to Saudi Arabia to help get Wajeha Al-Huwaider out of prison now.
Jun 24, 2013 / Katha Pollitt
VIDEO: #AskJessica—How Do I Deal With Street Harassment? VIDEO: #AskJessica—How Do I Deal With Street Harassment?
The first in a weekly video series on how to navigate our world as a feminist.
Jun 21, 2013 / Jessica Valenti