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Banning Books Is a Threat to Public Education Banning Books Is a Threat to Public Education
To say nothing of the fact that we don’t value reading enough in the first place!
Oct 13, 2022 / Column / Katha Pollitt
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Barbara Ehrenreich, a Writer for Change Barbara Ehrenreich, a Writer for Change
The author and activist, who died last week, documented with prescience and empathy the lives of people who are overlooked by society.
Sep 6, 2022 / Editorial / Katha Pollitt
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The Democratic Party Shouldn’t Be a Gerontocracy The Democratic Party Shouldn’t Be a Gerontocracy
Half the US population is under 40—someone born during the Truman administration can barely grasp what life is like for them.
Sep 2, 2022 / Column / Katha Pollitt
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The Left Has a Responsibility to Side With Salman Rushdie The Left Has a Responsibility to Side With Salman Rushdie
Religious extremism is always dangerous, no matter the source.
Aug 17, 2022 / Katha Pollitt
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The So-Called “Pro-Life” Movement Couldn’t Care Less About the Living The So-Called “Pro-Life” Movement Couldn’t Care Less About the Living
Abortion opponents claim to be advocates for the unborn. But they don’t lift a finger to help families facing hardship.
Jul 21, 2022 / Column / Katha Pollitt
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Life After “Roe” Will Be Worse Than We Feared Life After “Roe” Will Be Worse Than We Feared
We are dealing with religious fanatics, with police chiefs on a mission and prosecutors looking to make their careers in deeply red places.
Jun 29, 2022 / Katha Pollitt
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If Men Could Breastfeed If Men Could Breastfeed
Here’s a solution to the baby formula crisis.
Jun 9, 2022 / Column / Katha Pollitt
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6 Ways to Fight for Abortion Rights After “Roe” 6 Ways to Fight for Abortion Rights After “Roe”
We can win this eventually, but despair will make it harder. Just concentrate on what you can do now.
May 16, 2022 / Editorial / Katha Pollitt for The Nation
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Cancel Culture Exists Cancel Culture Exists
It’s fashionable to claim there are no real consequences for online callouts. The truth is, there very often are.
Apr 14, 2022 / Column / Katha Pollitt
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Even Pro-Lifers Help Loved Ones Who Need an Abortion Even Pro-Lifers Help Loved Ones Who Need an Abortion
A new study shows that those who call abortion murder are still willing to lend a helping hand, when things hit close to home.
Mar 3, 2022 / Column / Katha Pollitt