Reproductive Rights

Year of the Woman? Year of the Woman?

Outrageous GOP attacks on women could result in a repeat of the 1992 phenomenon, which saw an upsurge in women elected to Congress.

Oct 11, 2012 / The Editors

Debate This! Debate This!

Women were not the only ones left out of the last presidential debate. Here's what the next moderator should ask.

Oct 11, 2012 / Column / Katha Pollitt

I’m Not a ‘Mother First’ I’m Not a ‘Mother First’

Women need to put personhood before parenthood.

Oct 5, 2012 / Jessica Valenti

A Gaffe Is When a Republican Tells the Truth A Gaffe Is When a Republican Tells the Truth

This campaign season has been extremely instructional—about what the Republican Party really thinks.

Sep 25, 2012 / Bryce Covert

Scott Brown Is Lying About His Reproductive Rights Record Scott Brown Is Lying About His Reproductive Rights Record

In a new ad, the Republican Senator pretends that he is pro-choice, when his record is anything but.  

Sep 14, 2012 / George Zornick

Political Wives of the GOP Political Wives of the GOP

In the Republican Party, being a leading lady means loving your supporting role.

Sep 13, 2012 / Jessica Valenti

Michelle for the Win

Michelle for the Win Michelle for the Win

Michelle Obama’s mission last night was to convince Americans that she and the president deeply understand the real challenges facing Americans today, and she aced it.

Sep 5, 2012 / Ilyse Hogue

The Bushwomen. They’re Back. The Bushwomen. They’re Back.

Condoleezza Rice is at the RNC, Christine Todd Whitman is in the New York Times. GOP women have a long history of cynicism.

Aug 30, 2012 / Laura Flanders

We Have Met Todd Akin, and He Is Us We Have Met Todd Akin, and He Is Us

Akin’s theory of rape is monstrous. But he got it from a culture of rape apologetics that is not confined to one end of the political spectrum.

Aug 28, 2012 / Lissa Harris

Romney Falls Further Out of Touch With Women Romney Falls Further Out of Touch With Women

Romney’s stance on abortion not only contradicts his earlier statements but continues to lose him women voters. 

Aug 27, 2012 / Melissa Harris-Perry

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