Gender and Sexuality

Why I’m Voting for Her

Why I’m Voting for Her Why I’m Voting for Her

In 2016, I’m casting my vote for a woman. Not because she’s guaranteed to be the most feminist candidate, but because I’m fed up.

May 15, 2013 / Column / Jessica Valenti

‘The Patriarchy Works in Strange Ways’: On Being an Opinionated Woman

‘The Patriarchy Works in Strange Ways’: On Being an Opinionated Woman ‘The Patriarchy Works in Strange Ways’: On Being an Opinionated Woman

Questions of VIDA, and women’s authority to offer opinions, were discussed in a lively panel on Women and Criticism.

May 14, 2013 / Michelle Dean

In the Cleveland Kidnapping Case, Bystander Intervention Worked. What Happens When It Doesn’t?

In the Cleveland Kidnapping Case, Bystander Intervention Worked. What Happens When It Doesn’t? In the Cleveland Kidnapping Case, Bystander Intervention Worked. What Happens When It Doesn’t?

Reliance on the criminal justice system as the primary solution to intimate partner violence is a long-standing point of debate in the movement to end it.

May 13, 2013 / Eesha Pandit

The Cleveland Horror and a Week of Violence Against Women

The Cleveland Horror and a Week of Violence Against Women The Cleveland Horror and a Week of Violence Against Women

The kidnapped women in Cleveland, sexual assault in the military, the NRA’s “Ex-Girlfriend” bleeding target—do we see a pattern?

May 9, 2013 / Leslie Savan

Remembering Mary Thom

Remembering Mary Thom Remembering Mary Thom

The most radical thing a person can be is herself—without apology or explanation.

May 7, 2013 / Adele M. Stan

Dave Zirin: Welcome to the Jason Collins Era

Dave Zirin: Welcome to the Jason Collins Era Dave Zirin: Welcome to the Jason Collins Era

Now that the NBA center has come out—the first current pro athlete to do so—what's next for LGBT equality?

May 1, 2013 / Press Room

Hey, FDA: Drop the Plan B Age Restriction

Hey, FDA: Drop the Plan B Age Restriction Hey, FDA: Drop the Plan B Age Restriction

We can’t let our discomfort with teen sex trump young people’s right to reproductive health.

May 1, 2013 / Jessica Valenti

From Soy to Sex: Why ‘Natural’ Often Means Bad for Women

From Soy to Sex: Why ‘Natural’ Often Means Bad for Women From Soy to Sex: Why ‘Natural’ Often Means Bad for Women

A throwback is just that, even if it is shrouded in organic hemp cloth.

May 1, 2013 / Column / Jessica Valenti

Times Square Blues

Times Square Blues Times Square Blues

A visit to a forlorn sex shop inspires meditation on the diverse meanings of solidarity, mutuality and community.

Apr 30, 2013 / Rick Perlstein

Remembering Mary Thom

Remembering Mary Thom Remembering Mary Thom

The feminist author and long-time editor of Ms. magazine died tragically in a biking accident.

Apr 29, 2013 / Michele Kort

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