Nation Topics - Gender and Sexuality | The Nation

In her loopy new book, the celebrity feminist acknowledges that every woman is sexually unique, but then she argues that they're all the same—i.e., just like her.

The imperatives of the national security state override the possibility that Assange could face a fair investigation in his sex crimes charges.

What's the matter with them? Do they have Stockholm syndrome?

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.

Facts still don’t get in their way.

At a solidarity event in Manhattan, Pussy Riot supporters drew connections between threats to free expression in Russia and in the United States.

The healthcare law ushers in a new reality for transgender people, long subjected to outrageous discrimination and disrespect by medical providers.

Sgt. Luis Walker was sentenced to 20 years in prison for rape and sexual assault. Now will Congress investigate?

Twelve of the base's instructors have been accused of sexual assault, with thirty-one female trainees identified as victims.

The Affordable Care Act extends coverage to almost 14 million women. Ladies, give the president a hand.