Michelle Obama’s Outfits Matter Michelle Obama’s Outfits Matter
You don’t need to be a “fashionista” to see that there are real liberatory powers in the way she manipulates the fashion press.
Jan 22, 2013 / Michelle Dean
‘Roe’ at 40: The Economic Divide That Denies Low-Income Women Their Right to an Abortion ‘Roe’ at 40: The Economic Divide That Denies Low-Income Women Their Right to an Abortion
Accessing an abortion has increasingly become the province of the well to do.
Jan 22, 2013 / Bryce Covert
Defending ‘Roe’ at 40 Defending ‘Roe’ at 40
In the face of a continuing right-wing assault in both legislatures and clinic corridors, the only thing to do is fight back.
Jan 18, 2013 / Peter Rothberg
No Justice for College Rape Victims No Justice for College Rape Victims
New allegations at UNC remind us how bad our campus rape problem really is.
Jan 18, 2013 / Jessica Valenti
Crying for Manti Te’o Crying for Manti Te’o
When the bizarre story broke about Manti Te’o and his fake virtual girlfriend, the response of Notre Dame spoke volumes.
Jan 17, 2013 / Dave Zirin
The Message and the Meaning: Is ‘Pro-choice’ Passé? The Message and the Meaning: Is ‘Pro-choice’ Passé?
Planned Parenthood has concluded that “choice” is not always the best rallying cry. But it can still pack a punch.
Jan 16, 2013 / Column / Katha Pollitt
This Is ‘Roe’ at 40 This Is ‘Roe’ at 40
After taking some hits, the movement for abortion rights is pushing back—and has some new tricks up its sleeve.
Jan 16, 2013 / The Editors
Rape in the ‘New India’ Rape in the ‘New India’
Exploding the myth of the “two Indias,” the brutal attacks on women have shown that there is only one, where social Darwinism reigns.
Jan 16, 2013 / Lakshmi Chaudhry
Not in Her Shoes Not in Her Shoes
Days ahead of the fortieth anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Planned Parenthood's powerful video illustrates how the pro-choice and pro-life labels don’t reflect the complexity...
Jan 15, 2013 / Peter Rothberg
Asking For It Asking For It
Victim-blaming is the ultimate reminder of how little women matter.
Jan 11, 2013 / Jessica Valenti