Alexis Grenell

Columnist

Alexis Grenell is a columnist for The Nation. She is a political consultant who writes frequently about gender and politics.

Former New York City comptroller Scott M. Stringer

How Should Men Apologize for Sexual Misconduct? How Should Men Apologize for Sexual Misconduct?

Scott Stringer’s lawsuit against a woman who described being sexually harassed by him is a case study in what not to do.

Jan 24, 2023 / Back Talk / Alexis Grenell

Women Are Half the Population, Not a Special Interest Group

Women Are Half the Population, Not a Special Interest Group Women Are Half the Population, Not a Special Interest Group

Democrats do themselves no favors when they pretend “women’s issues” are a niche category of human affairs.

Dec 13, 2022 / Back Talk / Alexis Grenell

Representative Sean Patrick Maloney (D-N.Y.)

In New York, Sean Patrick Maloney’s Out. Good. In New York, Sean Patrick Maloney’s Out. Good.

The Republican congressional encroachment may be bad news, but the DCCC chairman’s defeat was well-deserved.

Nov 9, 2022 / Back Talk / Alexis Grenell

How Social Media Erases Context

How Social Media Erases Context How Social Media Erases Context

Indiscriminate sharing has dissolved the boundaries between what we say and when and where we say it.

Nov 1, 2022 / Back Talk / Alexis Grenell

We Need to Use the Word “Women” When Talking About Abortion

We Need to Use the Word “Women” When Talking About Abortion We Need to Use the Word “Women” When Talking About Abortion

But we can’t let TERFs hijack the conversation. Luckily, there’s an easy solution!

Sep 21, 2022 / Back Talk / Alexis Grenell

Lis Smith

Let’s Hear From the Women Lis Smith Smeared Let’s Hear From the Women Lis Smith Smeared

The political operative who covered for Cuomo is on a comeback tour, trying to paper over the damage she caused.

Aug 24, 2022 / Back Talk / Alexis Grenell

Protesters attend the

Jewish Law Permits Abortion—So Is There a Case to Restore Reproductive Rights? Jewish Law Permits Abortion—So Is There a Case to Restore Reproductive Rights?

The Supreme Court’s transformation into a theocracy creates a Jewish First Amendment argument for abortion.

Aug 5, 2022 / Back Talk / Alexis Grenell

It Should Become Standard for Women to Freeze Their Eggs

It Should Become Standard for Women to Freeze Their Eggs It Should Become Standard for Women to Freeze Their Eggs

Along with IVF, it’s a revolutionary procedure that allows women to control their own destiny. No wonder the right hates it.

Jun 29, 2022 / Back Talk / Alexis Grenell

Jeff Bezos holds a handkerchief to his face.

Don’t Boycott Amazon Don’t Boycott Amazon

They’re too big to be hurt by individual consumer choice. Instead, hit them where it really hurts.

May 13, 2022 / Back Talk / Alexis Grenell

Let’s Start Charging Men to Have Babies

Let’s Start Charging Men to Have Babies Let’s Start Charging Men to Have Babies

Mothers are pushed out of the workforce. Maybe it’s time for a market solution.

Apr 5, 2022 / Back Talk / Alexis Grenell

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