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First feminism was dead because it was a "failure"; now it's dead because it was such a success.

Leftist parties in Germany offer a range of choices but no cohesive challenge to the right.

In Leonard Cohen's Afterworld, the trajectory between the latest hit and the wisdom of old has been a long one.

What a stupid question.

If women's equality is the cause of our time, we'll get further by acknowledging it's a challenge no country has fully met than by framing it as a Western crusade.

Polls show most Americans still want reform. But polls don't mean much politically if everyone stays quiet. Never mind wonkery--we need a movement.

Rising to the dare of Martial Solal's mischievous piano playing.

We could bash divorce forever, but what's the point? Even Jesus can't keep unhappy spouses together.

The massive participation by women in Iran's street demonstrations is surprising only if you accept the mullahs' view of women as weak and passive vessels.

The abortion provider and hero knew enough to trust women. The same can't be said for the male pundits who are dominating the debate.