Gender and Sexuality

Hope and Hesitation in Obama’s Sudden Conversion Hope and Hesitation in Obama’s Sudden Conversion

Once again President Barack Obama has come tantalizingly close to being terrific.

May 10, 2012 / Robert Scheer

Conservatives, Romney Caught Off Guard on Gay Marriage

Conservatives, Romney Caught Off Guard on Gay Marriage Conservatives, Romney Caught Off Guard on Gay Marriage

Republicans and conservatives are making contradictory arguments in response to President Obama’s announcement that he supports marriage equality. 

May 10, 2012 / Ben Adler

Obama Endorses Gay Marriage—Kinda. Now What?

Obama Endorses Gay Marriage—Kinda. Now What? Obama Endorses Gay Marriage—Kinda. Now What?

While President Obama’s announcement is a welcome change, it stops short in significant ways of what’s really needed.

May 9, 2012 / Richard Kim

BREAKING: President Obama Supports Same-Sex Marriage Rights BREAKING: President Obama Supports Same-Sex Marriage Rights

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May 9, 2012 / The Nation

MCA’s Feminist Legacy MCA’s Feminist Legacy

How the Beastie Boys brought hope to female hip hop fans.

May 8, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Jessica Valenti

On Political Spouses and the Gay Marriage ‘Evolution’ Narrative On Political Spouses and the Gay Marriage ‘Evolution’ Narrative

For years, male Democrats have credited their wives with moving them to the left on gay marriage.

May 8, 2012 / Dana Goldstein

Obama’s ‘Evolving’ Position on Gay Marriage—Oh, Puhleeze! Obama’s ‘Evolving’ Position on Gay Marriage—Oh, Puhleeze!

Joe Biden’s confusing statement ratchets up speculation that Obama will evolve into a full supporter of same-sex marriage. What’s wrong with this picture?

May 7, 2012 / Richard Kim

For Firing a Warning Shot, Florida Mother Faces Twenty Years in Prison For Firing a Warning Shot, Florida Mother Faces Twenty Years in Prison

Where was Florida's Stand Your Ground law for this victim of domestic violence?

May 7, 2012 / Melissa Harris-Perry

What Does the Religious Right Want From Romney? What Does the Religious Right Want From Romney?

Bryan Fischer brags that social conservatives forced Mitt to fire a gay staffer. What else would they like to make him do?

May 3, 2012 / Ben Adler

Women: Occupy the Left

Women: Occupy the Left Women: Occupy the Left

Why is it so hard to understand that women's rights are an economic issue?

May 2, 2012 / Column / Katha Pollitt

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