Gender and Sexuality

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Misogynistic Hate Will Not Stop Korean Feminism Misogynistic Hate Will Not Stop Korean Feminism

Male chauvinists launched a campaign to humiliate An San, a 20-year-old archer. Instead of giving in, she won another gold. 

Aug 9, 2021 / Lee Hyun Choi

Students at a girls’ school in Kabul

As the US Leaves Afghanistan, Anti-War Feminists Push a New Approach to Foreign Policy As the US Leaves Afghanistan, Anti-War Feminists Push a New Approach to Foreign Policy

There are signs that the Biden administration and mainstream foreign policy groups may be ready to listen, if not embrace a full paradigm shift.

Aug 9, 2021 / Shreya Chattopadhyay

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If “Roe v. Wade” Is Overturned, the Future Will Be Worse Than the Past If “Roe v. Wade” Is Overturned, the Future Will Be Worse Than the Past

When abortion was illegal, there was no organized, aggressive antiabortion movement with a wing of violent fanatics.

Aug 5, 2021 / Column / Katha Pollitt

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The Case Against Cuomo—and Those Who Enabled Him The Case Against Cuomo—and Those Who Enabled Him

The devastating investigation into sexual harassment allegations against the governor confirms what many already knew: It’s time for him to go.

Aug 4, 2021 / Alexis Grenell

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo

Andrew Cuomo Is the New Crown Prince of Denial Andrew Cuomo Is the New Crown Prince of Denial

While any ordinary politician would slink off stage, New York’s governor will only go down fighting.

Aug 3, 2021 / Ross Barkan

Erica Malunguinho

Why Brazil’s First Trans State Legislator Built a Refuge for Black Queer and Trans People Why Brazil’s First Trans State Legislator Built a Refuge for Black Queer and Trans People

Erica Malunguinho, an artist, educator, and politician, is fighting for an inclusive future.

Aug 3, 2021 / Q&A / Thomas Jean Lax

Washington Square Park protest

Welcome to Washington Square Park, Capital of Woke Bohemia Welcome to Washington Square Park, Capital of Woke Bohemia

A vibrant new youth scene is taking shape in Greenwich Village. Some people want to shut it down.

Jul 30, 2021 / Richard Goldstein

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The Trouble With ‘the LGBT Community’ The Trouble With ‘the LGBT Community’

Under capitalism, LGBT has become a convenient acronym to sell rainbow flags and political candidates.

Jul 28, 2021 / Rasha Younes

Sexual Assault in the Military Is Still Going Unchecked. Will Congress Finally Act?

Sexual Assault in the Military Is Still Going Unchecked. Will Congress Finally Act? Sexual Assault in the Military Is Still Going Unchecked. Will Congress Finally Act?

Over the past decade, the incident of sexual assault in the military has risen. Congress may finally have seen enough to mandate reforms.

Jul 27, 2021 / Feature / Zoë Carpenter

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Media Unions Are Challenging the Use of NDAs Media Unions Are Challenging the Use of NDAs

Workers in the industry argue that nondisclosure agreements are a matter of workplace safety, making them “mandatory subjects of bargaining.”

Jul 26, 2021 / Indigo Olivier

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