She Should Have Been the First Woman Democratic Nominee for Vice President She Should Have Been the First Woman Democratic Nominee for Vice President
Frances “Sissy” Farenthold, who died Sunday, argued almost 50 years ago that a woman should be on the presidential ticket.
Oct 1, 2021 / John Nichols
This Supreme Court Term, Conservatives Have One Aim: Stop Progress This Supreme Court Term, Conservatives Have One Aim: Stop Progress
During the next nine months, conservatives justices will use their power to attack abortion rights, weaken gun regulations, and rewind the clock to a darker age.
Sep 30, 2021 / Feature / Elie Mystal
Desire in Our Times: A Conversation With Amia Srinivasan Desire in Our Times: A Conversation With Amia Srinivasan
An interview with the philosopher about her new book, The Right to Sex, the need for more internationalist feminism, the politics of consent, and much more.
Sep 30, 2021 / Q&A / Nawal Arjini
Pakistani Women Are Leading the Struggle for Human Rights Pakistani Women Are Leading the Struggle for Human Rights
In one of the most patriarchal countries in the world, the struggle for civil liberties is being spearheaded by women.
These Cities and States Are Fighting the Tide and Expanding Abortion Access These Cities and States Are Fighting the Tide and Expanding Abortion Access
For decades, the anti-choice movement has focused on state- and local-level victories. Now, the abortion-rights movement is too.
Sep 24, 2021 / Amy Littlefield
A Tough Candidate Forum in Virginia Previews the GOP Playbook for 2022 A Tough Candidate Forum in Virginia Previews the GOP Playbook for 2022
Democratic delegate Nancy Guy is facing an über-Trumper using culture war garbage against her. And it could work.
Sep 22, 2021 / Joan Walsh
Pick Up the Stone: The American Way of Vengeance Pick Up the Stone: The American Way of Vengeance
The line from defeat in Afghanistan to deputizing bounty hunters in Texas can be traced in blood—and history.
Sep 22, 2021 / John Scagliotti and JoAnn Wypijewski
Dana Spiotta’s Political Fiction Dana Spiotta’s Political Fiction
In her new novel, Wayward, Spiotta offers an intricate portrait of how one woman experienced the uncertain days and months after Trump’s election.
Sep 22, 2021 / Books & the Arts / Katie Fitzpatrick
Sexism and Racism on the Left: What Has and Hasn’t Changed Since Occupy Wall Street Sexism and Racism on the Left: What Has and Hasn’t Changed Since Occupy Wall Street
Dozens of Zuccotti Park activists pushed the movement to confront race and gender oppression—and have continued that work in the decade since.
Sep 20, 2021 / Feature / Sarah M. Seltzer
There’s No Good Reason FBI Director Chris Wray Still Has a Job There’s No Good Reason FBI Director Chris Wray Still Has a Job
Wray has a pattern of refusing to pursue powerful men like Brett Kavanaugh and Larry Nassar on behalf of women and people of color.
Sep 17, 2021 / Elie Mystal