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Although men account for 70 percent of jobs lost between December 2007 and June 2009, they have won 92 percent of the jobs created since. From “man-cession,” we’ve gone to “man-covery.”

This Dr. King Day, it’s worth remembering that three years ago, a chorus of voices called on the administration to disperse stimulus funds with a view specifically to racial justice. The Kirwan Institute, the Racial Justice Program of the American Civil Liberties Union and others urged the administration to build justice goals into the recovery—not so as to exclude anyone but because racial (and gender) injustice had made the crisis possible. 

Outing Newt and Mitt’s black fathers, praying for Obama's death and “stomping” transgender people.

 A new book puts a human face on the Obama presidency and shows just how influential Michelle Obama really is.  

Why gendered toys really matter: they influence the careers kids choose later on.

The newest UN agency, once hailed as the best hope for action on women’s rights, fell short of money and power this year.

As governor of Texas, Rick Perry has deliberately and systematically bankrupted state-provided healthcare for low income and uninsured women.

Two weeks after Mississippi's infamous  "personhood" amendment was soundly defeated, anti-abortion activists have revived the legislation in Virginia and Colorado.

More than two weeks after the GOP candidate was accused of sexual harassment, Republican men still support him.

The key is getting young girls—under age 12—passionate about technology and the physical world. Here’s how.