Birth Control: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow Birth Control: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
Birth control is lifesaving medicine. Yet the myth that it is “controversial” persists.
Jul 27, 2011 / Column / Katha Pollitt
No, Erica Jong, Sex Is Not Passé No, Erica Jong, Sex Is Not Passé
A shaky trend story gets it very wrong about young women and sex.
Jul 14, 2011 / Blog / Katha Pollitt
Talk the Talk, Walk the SlutWalk Talk the Talk, Walk the SlutWalk
A bold, do-it-yourself protest movement has arrived. When was the last time feminism was this much fun?
Jun 28, 2011 / Column / Katha Pollitt
A Conversation With Saudi Women’s Rights Campaigner Wajeha al-Huwaider A Conversation With Saudi Women’s Rights Campaigner Wajeha al-Huwaider
The internationally renowned activist talks to Katha Pollitt about women and driving in Saudi Arabia, a feminist Islam, and the chances for a “Saudi Spring.”
Jun 8, 2011 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Dear France, We’re So Over Dear France, We’re So Over
What's the point of having all those smart, social-democratically inclined secular citizens if, it turns out, they're self-satisfied creeps who will defend DSK?
May 25, 2011 / Column / Katha Pollitt
DSK Déjà Vu DSK Déjà Vu
Sure, Dominique Strauss-Kahn is innocent until proven guilty. But can’t the French elite focus for two minutes on the crime of which he is accused?
May 19, 2011 / Editorial / Katha Pollitt
Women Who Ran With the Republicans Women Who Ran With the Republicans
The GOP's hardcore antichoice policies are turning off more and more female voters, creating a huge opportunity for Democrats.
May 11, 2011 / Column / Katha Pollitt
The Bitter Tea of Greg Mortenson The Bitter Tea of Greg Mortenson
How did he dupe us all? Americans love to be inspired by simple solutions to complicated problems—especially when the solutions are cheap and the problems are far away.
Apr 27, 2011 / Column / Katha Pollitt
After Budget Showdown, Women Under the Bus After Budget Showdown, Women Under the Bus
Planned Parenthood's funding may have survived, but Congress still trampled on women's rights.
Apr 14, 2011 / Column / Katha Pollitt
The Budget Stalemate Is Not About Abortion The Budget Stalemate Is Not About Abortion
Planned Parenthood gets no federal money to provide abortion care. So why does the media keep claiming the looming government shutdown is about “abortion”?
Apr 8, 2011 / Katha Pollitt