Gender and Sexuality

Year of the Woman? Year of the Woman?

Outrageous GOP attacks on women could result in a repeat of the 1992 phenomenon, which saw an upsurge in women elected to Congress.

Oct 11, 2012 / The Editors

Debate This! Debate This!

Women were not the only ones left out of the last presidential debate. Here's what the next moderator should ask.

Oct 11, 2012 / Column / Katha Pollitt

I’m Not a ‘Mother First’ I’m Not a ‘Mother First’

Women need to put personhood before parenthood.

Oct 5, 2012 / Jessica Valenti

Bikini Basketball League Is an Insult to Title IX

Bikini Basketball League Is an Insult to Title IX Bikini Basketball League Is an Insult to Title IX

Pick a women’s college basketball team, and cheer them on this season.

Oct 2, 2012 / StudentNation / Krystie Yandoli

DHS Throws a Lifeline to LGBT Immigrant Families DHS Throws a Lifeline to LGBT Immigrant Families

New federal guidelines will allow ICE officers to take into account a same-sex relationship with an American partner when determining whether to pursue a removal proceeding.

Sep 28, 2012 / Emily Douglas

A Gaffe Is When a Republican Tells the Truth A Gaffe Is When a Republican Tells the Truth

This campaign season has been extremely instructional—about what the Republican Party really thinks.

Sep 25, 2012 / Bryce Covert

War Is (Still) Hell War Is (Still) Hell

From the Gettysburg to Afghanistan, our tendency to romanticize war causes us to gloss over its hellish aspects.

Sep 25, 2012 / Timothy Patrick McCarthy

Feminism’s War on Penises Feminism’s War on Penises

Yes, Rush Limbaugh has uncovered feminism's true agenda: a small dick on every man.

Sep 24, 2012 / Jessica Valenti

Myanmar’s Suu Kyi: Free Pussy Riot Myanmar’s Suu Kyi: Free Pussy Riot

The pro-democracy leader called for the release of the popular Russian resistance rockers. 

Sep 20, 2012 / George Zornick

Scott Brown Is Lying About His Reproductive Rights Record Scott Brown Is Lying About His Reproductive Rights Record

In a new ad, the Republican Senator pretends that he is pro-choice, when his record is anything but.  

Sep 14, 2012 / George Zornick

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