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?
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
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
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’?
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’
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