A Is for Anti-Woman A Is for Anti-Woman
What's at stake for women if Samuel Alito is confirmed to the US Supreme Court? Reproductive rights are only the tip of the iceberg.
Jan 19, 2006 / Sharon Lerner
Ho-Ho-Holiday Donations, Early Edition Ho-Ho-Holiday Donations, Early Edition
Tsunami. Hurricane. Earthquake. War. Poverty. Injustice. It's been a tough year, but here's a list of extraordinary groups who deserve a place on your holiday gift list.
Nov 23, 2005 / Column / Katha Pollitt
What Would Alito Do? What Would Alito Do?
If Samuel Alito is confirmed to the US Supreme Court, his impact on limiting reproductive rights would be certain and swift, due to his record and to two key abortion rights cases ...
Nov 10, 2005 / Feature / Sharon Lerner
Genes, Genius, Genies Genes, Genius, Genies
The right has ushered in a moment of cult celebrity for the pre-born. But let's not be seduced by this idea of personhood. Remember the poor and not-so-perfect post-born children ...
Nov 3, 2005 / Column / Patricia J. Williams
Serious Questions for Samuel A. Alito Jr. Serious Questions for Samuel A. Alito Jr.
Questions for Supreme Court nominee Samuel A. Alito Jr.: What are the rights of an individual before the law? Are these rights any different from what Alito views as the rights of ...
Nov 1, 2005 / Morton Mintz
Feminists for (Fetal) Life Feminists for (Fetal) Life
Feminists for Life fails to acknowledge women as moral agents. And in that sense, they aren't feminists at all.
Aug 11, 2005 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Roberts and Roe Roberts and Roe
Whether or not Roberts would overturn Roe, his judicial conservatism provides ample cause for concern.
Aug 11, 2005 / Kate Michelman
Should Roe Go? Should Roe Go?
Should pro-choicers just give up and let Roe go?
Jul 14, 2005 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Plan B for Plan B Plan B for Plan B
The FDA's refusal to issue a decision on Plan B reflects the influence of the Christian right over Bush Administration policy.
Jun 29, 2005 / Ayelish McGarvey
If the Frame Fits… If the Frame Fits…
Reframing abortion takes the issue out of its real-life context, which is the experience of women.
Jun 23, 2005 / Column / Katha Pollitt