Gender and Sexuality

10 Comedians Who Aren’t Defending Rape Jokes 10 Comedians Who Aren’t Defending Rape Jokes

Funnily enough, not all comedians are defending Daniel Tosh’s rape jokes.

Jul 13, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Katie Halper

Interns’ Favorite Pieces of the Week (7/12/12) Interns’ Favorite Pieces of the Week (7/12/12)

Every week, Nation interns try to cut through the echo chamber and choose one good article in their area of interest that they feel should receive more attention.

Jul 12, 2012 / StudentNation / The Nation

Obamacare(s) for Women

Obamacare(s) for Women Obamacare(s) for Women

The Affordable Care Act extends coverage to almost 14 million women. Ladies, give the president a hand.

Jul 11, 2012 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Amber L. Hollibaugh: The LGBTQ Movement’s Radical Vision

Amber L. Hollibaugh: The LGBTQ Movement’s Radical Vision Amber L. Hollibaugh: The LGBTQ Movement’s Radical Vision

Even though there's plenty to be proud of after this year's Pride weekend, there's still a long way to go for the LGBTQ movement.

Jun 25, 2012 / Francis Reynolds

What’s Still the Matter With David Blankenhorn What’s Still the Matter With David Blankenhorn

His conversion from a onetime foe of same-sex marriage into a supporter hasn’t changed his regressive, punitive views on marriage one bit.

Jun 24, 2012 / Richard Kim

Who’s Afraid of Secular Government?

Who’s Afraid of Secular Government? Who’s Afraid of Secular Government?

Obama bends over backwards to accommodate faith groups. It’s time for Democrats to champion separation of church and state instead.

Jun 22, 2012 / Sarah Posner

Catholic Health Association Pulls Support From Contraception Mandate Catholic Health Association Pulls Support From Contraception Mandate

Catholic hospitals net billions in federal funding—yet demand special public policy just for them. 

Jun 20, 2012 / Emily Douglas

Vagina, Vagina, Vagina Vagina, Vagina, Vagina

How can Republicans legislate something they’re too afraid to say?

Jun 15, 2012 / Jessica Valenti

A Red State Rebuke to Religious Fear-Mongering A Red State Rebuke to Religious Fear-Mongering

North Dakota voters soundly reject a proposal to tear down the wall of separation between church and state. In so doing, they confirm popular distaste for the right-wing strategy o...

Jun 13, 2012 / John Nichols

Meet Bob McDonnell, the Right’s Fallen Rising Star Meet Bob McDonnell, the Right’s Fallen Rising Star

The Virginia governor would be a leading contender for the Republican vice-presidential nomination if he hadn’t signed an extreme anti–abortion rights bill. 

Jun 12, 2012 / Ben Adler

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