Gender and Sexuality

The Manhattan DA Finally Keeps His Campaign Promise Not to Prosecute a Domestic Violence Victim

The Manhattan DA Finally Keeps His Campaign Promise Not to Prosecute a Domestic Violence Victim The Manhattan DA Finally Keeps His Campaign Promise Not to Prosecute a Domestic Violence Victim

Alvin Bragg announced on Friday that he was no longer convinced of Tracy McCarter's guilt. McCarter was arrested for the death of her husband on March 2, 2020.

Nov 21, 2022 / Victoria Law

Activists stand in the background as Joe Biden delivers a speech

Be Careful What You Work For: The GOP’s Abortion Woes Are Just Starting Be Careful What You Work For: The GOP’s Abortion Woes Are Just Starting

The midterms open a future in which reproductive freedom will remake politics.

Nov 21, 2022 / Jeet Heer

Nancy Pelosi speaking at the House of Representatives

Kevin McCarthy Will Miss Nancy Pelosi. If He Survives. Kevin McCarthy Will Miss Nancy Pelosi. If He Survives.

She knew how to whip GOP votes better than some Republicans. If McCarthy is elected, he’ll never control the House the way she did.

Nov 21, 2022 / Joan Walsh

Title IX Protest

How University Title IX Offices Fail Survivors How University Title IX Offices Fail Survivors

In 2014, an investigation by the Department of Education found that Princeton’s response to complaints of sexual violence violated Title IX. How much has changed since?

Nov 18, 2022 / StudentNation / Hannah Reynolds and Jessica Lambert

Democrats Shouldn’t Take Women Voters for Granted

Democrats Shouldn’t Take Women Voters for Granted Democrats Shouldn’t Take Women Voters for Granted

Far from alienating the electorate, an emphasis on abortion rights delivered victory.

Nov 17, 2022 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Crowd at a rally for a ballot measure for reproductive rights in Michigan

Get Ready for More Ballot Initiatives to Restore Abortion Rights in Red States Get Ready for More Ballot Initiatives to Restore Abortion Rights in Red States

There’s a cavernous gap between public support for reproductive rights and the restrictions pushed by deep-red states. Ballot initiatives are one way to fight back.

Nov 17, 2022 / Amy Littlefield

Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-GA) speaks at a press conference to discuss his runoff campaign in Atlanta, Georgia, on November 10, 2022.

Georgia Isn’t Just Gravy Georgia Isn’t Just Gravy

Democrats can do a lot more with 51 Senate seats.

Nov 14, 2022 / Jeet Heer

Stacey Abrams at her concession speech

In Georgia, Abrams Loses, While Warnock Hangs On In Georgia, Abrams Loses, While Warnock Hangs On

The Democratic coalition that delivered the Senate in 2020 seemed frayed this time around.

Nov 9, 2022 / Joan Walsh

The crow at a rally for Sen. Raphael Warnock

Georgia Democrats Are Holding Their Breath Georgia Democrats Are Holding Their Breath

Record midterm early voting is a good sign. But everyone worries about massive GOP Election Day turnout.

Nov 8, 2022 / Joan Walsh

New Hampshire voters at voting booths in a gymnasium

A Libertarian Candidate Shares Her Abortion Story to Push Back on the Party’s Right-Wing Shift A Libertarian Candidate Shares Her Abortion Story to Push Back on the Party’s Right-Wing Shift

In May, the Libertarian Party removed support for abortion rights from its platform. Kelly Halldorson is running for governor of New Hampshire to fight the cooptation of her party ...

Nov 8, 2022 / Amy Littlefield

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