Rep. Katie Porter Wants to Make It Easier for Single Moms Like Her to Serve in Congress Rep. Katie Porter Wants to Make It Easier for Single Moms Like Her to Serve in Congress
Despite the record gains by female candidates in the 2018 midterms, women still make up just 24 percent of Congress. Without a structural solution, says Porter, that won’t change.
Feb 10, 2020 / Feature / Marisa Agha
New York Is Eliminating the Tipped Minimum Wage—Except for Restaurant Workers New York Is Eliminating the Tipped Minimum Wage—Except for Restaurant Workers
For workers who rely on tips, sexual harassment is part of the job. That’s why restaurant workers launched a campaign to end the tipped minimum wage.
Feb 7, 2020 / Bryce Covert
How to Cope With Government-Induced Stress How to Cope With Government-Induced Stress
Hobbies and self-care can help us feel in control against malicious and unpredictable governments.
Feb 7, 2020 / Andrea Mazzarino
Excuse Me, Ms.! Excuse Me, Ms.!
Confused about Latinx, alumnx, even mxn? Fear not: Inclusive language has been evolving for decades.
Feb 6, 2020 / Column / Katha Pollitt
The Long History of the Anti-Abortion Movement’s Links to White Supremacists The Long History of the Anti-Abortion Movement’s Links to White Supremacists
Racism and xenophobia have been woven into the anti-abortion movement for decades, despite the careful curation of its public image.
Feb 3, 2020 / New Politics of Abortion / Alex DiBranco
In 2020, Double Standards Are Still Dogging Elizabeth Warren—and All the Women Candidates In 2020, Double Standards Are Still Dogging Elizabeth Warren—and All the Women Candidates
A record number of women ran for president in this primary election. But that doesn’t mean sexism has been vanquished.
Jan 21, 2020 / Feature / Joan Walsh
Unity Requires Recognizing That Warren Is Telling the Truth Unity Requires Recognizing That Warren Is Telling the Truth
At the same time, tolerance must allow that Sanders isn’t lying.
Jan 19, 2020 / Elie Mystal
Here’s Where Every Democratic Candidate Stands on Child Care and Family Leave Here’s Where Every Democratic Candidate Stands on Child Care and Family Leave
For the first time ever, the presidential candidates are making proposals that offer real solutions for working parents.
Jan 13, 2020 / Bryce Covert
A New Mom Asks, ‘When Does It Get Better?’ A New Mom Asks, ‘When Does It Get Better?’
Another reader inquires about WhatsApp etiquette.
Jan 10, 2020 / Asking for a Friend / Liza Featherstone
This Was the Decade of Feminist Uprisings in Latin America This Was the Decade of Feminist Uprisings in Latin America
The “green wave” emerged in response to staggering rates of femicide, and then began mounting challenges to the highly restrictive abortion laws in the region.
Dec 31, 2019 / From the Archive / Zoë Carpenter