Gender and Sexuality

Tony Kushner’s Intelligent Homosexuals Tony Kushner’s Intelligent Homosexuals

Without turning into sentimental left-wing pageantry, Kushner’s new play illuminates radicalism and makes art of sectarian dreams and failures.

Apr 27, 2011 / Books & the Arts / Margaret Spillane

The Shame of John Paul II: How the Sex Abuse Scandal Stained His Papacy

The Shame of John Paul II: How the Sex Abuse Scandal Stained His Papacy The Shame of John Paul II: How the Sex Abuse Scandal Stained His Papacy

The pope failed to take decisive action in response to clear evidence of a criminal underground in the priesthood.

Apr 27, 2011 / Feature / Jason Berry

Nation Conversations: Emily Douglas and Bryce Covert on What New Credit Card Regulation Means for Women

Nation Conversations: Emily Douglas and Bryce Covert on What New Credit Card Regulation Means for Women Nation Conversations: Emily Douglas and Bryce Covert on What New Credit Card Regulation Means for Women

Under new credit card regulations, will women find it harder to access credit?

Apr 26, 2011 / The Nation

Nation Conversations: Betsy Reed and Kathryn Joyce on the Evangelical Adoption Movement Nation Conversations: Betsy Reed and Kathryn Joyce on the Evangelical Adoption Movement

Are Christians in the United States fueling an under-regulated international adoption industry?

Apr 21, 2011 / The Nation

Policing Pregnancy

Policing Pregnancy Policing Pregnancy

As abortion rights are eroded and fetuses are endowed with personhood, women are ending up in jail.

Apr 21, 2011 / Michelle Goldberg

The Budget Stalemate Is Not About Abortion The Budget Stalemate Is Not About Abortion

Planned Parenthood gets no federal money to provide abortion care. So why does the media keep claiming the looming government shutdown is about “abortion”?

Apr 8, 2011 / Katha Pollitt

Improving the Economy Will Prevent Abortions Improving the Economy Will Prevent Abortions

Do Republicans really think they will prevent abortions by defunding Planned Parenthood?

Apr 8, 2011 / Press Room

Improving the Economy Will Prevent Abortions Improving the Economy Will Prevent Abortions

Do Republicans really think they will prevent abortions by defunding Planned Parenthood?

Apr 7, 2011 / MSNBC

Will the Justice Department Stand Up for Women Raped in Prison? Will the Justice Department Stand Up for Women Raped in Prison?

A new law to address systemic sexual violence behind bars still fails to protect the health and rights of women who are assaulted.

Apr 7, 2011 / Rachel Roth

Brazil at a Crossroads for LGBT Rights Brazil at a Crossroads for LGBT Rights

As Brazil's economy surges, hate crimes against gay, lesbian and transgender people surge as well.

Apr 5, 2011 / Erica Hellerstein

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