Gender and Sexuality

She Who Dies With the Most ‘Likes’ Wins? She Who Dies With the Most ‘Likes’ Wins?

Why letting go of being liked is so hard—but so necessary—for women.

Nov 29, 2012 / Jessica Valenti

When Domestic Workers Suffer, Our Economy Suffers

When Domestic Workers Suffer, Our Economy Suffers When Domestic Workers Suffer, Our Economy Suffers

One of the fastest-growing job sectors in the country pays $10 per hour. That’s a big problem.

Nov 28, 2012 / Bryce Covert

Broadwell and Petraeus—Embedded

Broadwell and Petraeus—Embedded Broadwell and Petraeus—Embedded

If the director of the CIA and a Reserve intelligence officer can’t even conduct a decent affair, what does that say about the institution that groomed them?

Nov 20, 2012 / JoAnn Wypijewski

Remember Savita Halappanavar

Remember Savita Halappanavar Remember Savita Halappanavar

Her death is a warning: It could happen here.

Nov 20, 2012 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Justice for Savita

Justice for Savita Justice for Savita

Don't let abortion laws kill any more women. 

Nov 15, 2012 / Jessica Valenti

Feminists for the Win

Feminists for the Win Feminists for the Win

Why women are winning the culture wars and what we should take on next.  

Nov 15, 2012 / Jessica Valenti

When ‘Pro-Life’ Kills

When ‘Pro-Life’ Kills When ‘Pro-Life’ Kills

Who is more valuable, a living woman or a dying fetus? The Catholic Church has given its answer, and Savita Halapannavar is dead.

Nov 14, 2012 / Katha Pollitt

An Appeal to the GOP: Stick to Your Principles! Don’t Listen to Pundits! An Appeal to the GOP: Stick to Your Principles! Don’t Listen to Pundits!

We need a choice, not an echo—especially on “legitimate rape.”

Nov 10, 2012 / Jon Wiener

Would Gay Voters Really Fall for a Pro-Marriage Equality GOP? Would Gay Voters Really Fall for a Pro-Marriage Equality GOP?

Nope. Just like the majority of Americans, they cast their vote for the candidate they trusted to fight rampant economic inequality and keep the recovery going.

Nov 8, 2012 / Emily Douglas

Women: The Silent Majority?

Women: The Silent Majority? Women: The Silent Majority?

Did women’s silence on “private” issues like abortion and sexual assault tank the GOP?

Nov 8, 2012 / Jessica Valenti

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