Reproductive Rights

How to Fight Brett Kavanaugh

How to Fight Brett Kavanaugh How to Fight Brett Kavanaugh

Removing a Supreme Court justice is nearly impossible—but Democrats can still weaken his power.

Sep 16, 2019 / Jeet Heer

IVF Genetic testing

Is Genetic Medicine Making the World Less Fair? Is Genetic Medicine Making the World Less Fair?

New reproductive technologies promise to prevent serious genetic disease. What happens if only the rich can access them?

Aug 23, 2019 / Laura Hercher

Remembering Ann Snitow, the Feminist Activist Who Embraced Uncertainty

Remembering Ann Snitow, the Feminist Activist Who Embraced Uncertainty Remembering Ann Snitow, the Feminist Activist Who Embraced Uncertainty

Writer, teacher, and unstoppable organizer Ann Snitow died on August 10, days after turning in the final draft of her sixth book.

Aug 13, 2019 / Obituary / Alix Kates Shulman

Marie Newman Could Shape the Future of the Democratic Party

Marie Newman Could Shape the Future of the Democratic Party Marie Newman Could Shape the Future of the Democratic Party

The congressional candidate in Illinois is challenging incumbent Dan Lipinski’s betrayals—and her party’s conservative tendencies.

Jul 29, 2019 / Feature / Rebecca Grant

Having an Abortion Was the Most Unselfish Thing I’ve Done

Having an Abortion Was the Most Unselfish Thing I’ve Done Having an Abortion Was the Most Unselfish Thing I’ve Done

A writer reflects on the Trump era, the state of reproductive health in America, and her decision to get an abortion in 1974.

Jul 16, 2019 / Rebecca Gordon

Women's March 2017

To Fight Trump, Take to the Streets! To Fight Trump, Take to the Streets!

The Trump administration gets more malicious, harmful, and absurd every day. So why aren’t many of us outside protesting? 

Jul 15, 2019 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Donald Trump and the Plot to Take Over the Courts

Donald Trump and the Plot to Take Over the Courts Donald Trump and the Plot to Take Over the Courts

How the 45th president has packed the courts with ultraconservatives—and reshaped the judiciary for a generation.

Jul 15, 2019 / Feature / Elie Mystal

Marshae Jones, Alabama

Marshae Jones Is Proof Pro-Lifers Don’t Care About Life Marshae Jones Is Proof Pro-Lifers Don’t Care About Life

Under Alabama law, women are good for nothing except producing a child. 

Jun 28, 2019 / Katha Pollitt

Indian Queer Pride

The Enduring Harm of the West’s Moral Crusades The Enduring Harm of the West’s Moral Crusades

On Stonewall’s 50th anniversary, the US should reconsider its global war against sex work.

Jun 28, 2019 / Siddharth Dube

Pro-life men

A Man’s Guide to Abortion A Man’s Guide to Abortion

You don’t have to be a woman to stand up for reproductive rights.

Jun 3, 2019 / Column / Katha Pollitt

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