Alexis Grenell

Columnist

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

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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 / Column / 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 / Column / 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 / Column / 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 / Column / Alexis Grenell

The Stormy Daniels You Haven’t Heard Before

The Stormy Daniels You Haven’t Heard Before The Stormy Daniels You Haven’t Heard Before

In conversation with the adult film doyenne on porn, feminism, and identity.

Mar 9, 2022 / Alexis Grenell

The Vindication of Stormy Daniels

The Vindication of Stormy Daniels The Vindication of Stormy Daniels

She was telling the truth all along. So why did she fail in a court of law?

Feb 28, 2022 / Column / Alexis Grenell

How the Left Alienates Jews

How the Left Alienates Jews How the Left Alienates Jews

Jewish voices are too often excluded from precisely the conversations they should be leading.

Jan 12, 2022 / Column / Alexis Grenell

Women Are Changing the Look of Leadership

Women Are Changing the Look of Leadership Women Are Changing the Look of Leadership

Our visual understanding of power has always been male-coded.

Nov 30, 2021 / Column / Alexis Grenell

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Should Andrew Cuomo Go To Jail for “Forcible Touching”? Should Andrew Cuomo Go To Jail for “Forcible Touching”?

Why not ask the 21 men—mostly Black or brown—currently locked up for the same crime?

Oct 29, 2021 / Alexis Grenell

Championing Mental Health Is the Latest Celebrity Grift

Championing Mental Health Is the Latest Celebrity Grift Championing Mental Health Is the Latest Celebrity Grift

The Sussexes are cashing in on the wellness explosion, and it couldn’t be more craven.

Oct 20, 2021 / Column / Alexis Grenell

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