Gender and Sexuality

Stiffed Stiffed

Thanks to the wonders of reproductive science, you too can have a virgin birth.

May 26, 2005 / Column / Katha Pollitt

A Hypocritical Church’s Sex Lessons A Hypocritical Church’s Sex Lessons

The pope has minimized priests' crimes while wagging a finger at gays.

May 24, 2005 / Column / Robert Scheer

Good Cop, Bad Cop Good Cop, Bad Cop

In 1992, Tony Perkins violated his oath to uphold the law. Now he lectures Democrats on the constitution.

May 23, 2005 / Feature / Max Blumenthal

Epistemology of the Closet Epistemology of the Closet

A biography of Utilitarian philosopher Henry Sidgwick sheds new light on life in the Victorian era.

May 19, 2005 / Books & the Arts / Martha C. Nussbaum

The Family World System The Family World System

The family in the twentieth century.

May 12, 2005 / Books & the Arts / Perry Anderson

A Note on the Cover Story A Note on the Cover Story

An article likely to stir controversies of various kinds.

May 12, 2005 / The Editors

Virginity or Death! Virginity or Death!

Is the threat of cervical cancer at age 60 really keeping teenage girls virgins?

May 12, 2005 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Dr. Hager’s Family Values Dr. Hager’s Family Values

Should Dr. David Hager be advising President Bush on women's health?

May 12, 2005 / Feature / Ayelish McGarvey

Beyond the Pale Beyond the Pale

A closer look at sexual abuse cases makes the questions surrounding them even murkier.

May 5, 2005 / Column / Patricia J. Williams

The ‘Ick’ Factor: Villains, Veils and Vision The ‘Ick’ Factor: Villains, Veils and Vision

While Michael Jackson's 2005 trial was appalling, it was not the stuff of ordinary tabloid catharsis; there was not an unsullied soul within fifty miles of the courthouse.

Apr 21, 2005 / Column / Patricia J. Williams

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