Gender and Sexuality

Targeting ‘Slutty’ Students

Targeting ‘Slutty’ Students Targeting ‘Slutty’ Students

How dress codes discriminate against women.

Jun 8, 2012 / Jessica Valenti

Mariela Castro: Should the UN Police Sexual Discrimination Around the Globe?

Mariela Castro: Should the UN Police Sexual Discrimination Around the Globe? Mariela Castro: Should the UN Police Sexual Discrimination Around the Globe?

The fact that United Nations has long ceased to play the protective role assigned to it throws its ability to truly advocate for LGBT rights into question.

Jun 7, 2012 / Francis Reynolds

DOMA Declared Unconstitutional; Next Stop, Supreme Court

DOMA Declared Unconstitutional; Next Stop, Supreme Court DOMA Declared Unconstitutional; Next Stop, Supreme Court

What’s next for the Defense of Marriage Act?

Jun 1, 2012 / David Cole

What Would George Tiller Do? What Would George Tiller Do?

On the third anniversary of Dr. Tiller’s death, let’s honor his memory by trusting women.

May 31, 2012 / Jessica Valenti

Playing Doctor

Playing Doctor Playing Doctor

When it comes to the distant past, there’s a lot we don’t know about what occurred sexually.

May 30, 2012 / Books & the Arts / JoAnn Wypijewski

Are Most Americans Really ‘Pro-Life’?

Are Most Americans Really ‘Pro-Life’? Are Most Americans Really ‘Pro-Life’?

The anti-choice movement may be winning on labels, but they’re losing on the issues.

May 25, 2012 / Jessica Valenti

Baby Gender Trouble Baby Gender Trouble

Being pregnant, I get a front-row seat to the gender-policing that happens before a baby’s even born.

May 24, 2012 / Salamishah Tillet

Angela Bonavoglia: The Vatican Is Targeting America’s Nuns With a ‘Takeover Decree’

Angela Bonavoglia: The Vatican Is Targeting America’s Nuns With a ‘Takeover Decree’ Angela Bonavoglia: The Vatican Is Targeting America’s Nuns With a ‘Takeover Decree’

Why is the Vatican cracking down on the Leadership Conference of Women Religious?

May 24, 2012 / The Nation

El Arca del Arcoiris El Arca del Arcoiris

Al manifestarse a favor del matrimonio igualitario, el presidente Obama hizo más que “evolucionar” hacia una nueva posición: dio su apoyo moral a medio siglo de lucha por los derec...

May 22, 2012 / The Editors

In ‘Scandal’ and ‘Veep’, Can Female Politicos Be Powerful—and Sexy, Too? In ‘Scandal’ and ‘Veep’, Can Female Politicos Be Powerful—and Sexy, Too?

For women in politics, sexuality is often a liability. Will two new shows break the mold?

May 22, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Salamishah Tillet

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