Gender and Sexuality

Richard Kim: Hate Crimes and the Legacy of Dharun Ravi’s Case Richard Kim: Hate Crimes and the Legacy of Dharun Ravi’s Case

Dharun Ravi's case and the story of Tyler Clementi highlight how far American society has yet to go.

May 22, 2012 / Press Room

Republicans Are Targeting the Violence Against Women Act Republicans Are Targeting the Violence Against Women Act

The House version of the Violence Against Women Act would reduce legal protections for women, especially minorities and immigrants.

May 21, 2012 / Melissa Harris-Perry

The Fake Violence Against Women Act The Fake Violence Against Women Act

House Republicans want to legislate a hierarchy of victimhood.

May 17, 2012 / Salamishah Tillet

Obama and the Arc of the Rainbow

Obama and the Arc of the Rainbow Obama and the Arc of the Rainbow

The president’s endorsement of same-sex marriage is a testament to the generations of activists who waged a brave and often lonely battle for gay rights.

May 16, 2012 / The Editors

Mother Natures: On Elisabeth Badinter

Mother Natures: On Elisabeth Badinter Mother Natures: On Elisabeth Badinter

In The Conflict, the French intellectual takes American mothering to task.

May 16, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Jennifer Szalai

Did Obama Endorse Gay Marriage for Political Reasons? Good. Did Obama Endorse Gay Marriage for Political Reasons? Good.

Many Americans think the president came out for gay marriage for political motivations. That could be a good thing.

May 15, 2012 / Ari Melber

The Criminalization of Rape Victims The Criminalization of Rape Victims

There’s a growing trend of criminalizing rape survivors in order to guarantee their testimonies at trial.

May 15, 2012 / Salamishah Tillet

Year of the (Young) Woman

Year of the (Young) Woman Year of the (Young) Woman

How a generational shift in feminism is setting the agenda for American women.

May 15, 2012 / Jessica Valenti

What If Straight People Boycotted Marriage? What If Straight People Boycotted Marriage?

What if heterosexual couples voluntarily refused the benefits of marriage that are denied to most of our gay and lesbian friends and family?

May 14, 2012 / Salamishah Tillet

Gay Donors and the Democrats Gay Donors and the Democrats

How much of an impact will gay donors have in the upcoming presidential election?

May 14, 2012 / Chris Hayes

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