Free Willie Free Willie
The president leaves a stain on his presidency, his marriage and, literally, on Monica Lewinsky.
Jun 16, 2009 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Dr. George Tiller, 1941-2009 Dr. George Tiller, 1941-2009
The abortion provider and hero knew enough to trust women. The same can't be said for the male pundits who are dominating the debate.
Jun 10, 2009 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Anti-Choice Terrorism Anti-Choice Terrorism
There were lots of young people in the crowd, and at the microphone, for Monday evening's spirited rally in Union Square to honor Dr. George Tiller. It was quite a contrast...
Jun 3, 2009 / Katha Pollitt
Unnatural Born Killer Unnatural Born Killer
A Wesleyan student is stalked and killed by a man with a gun and a mind full of hate.
May 13, 2009 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Better Living Through Torture Better Living Through Torture
I should have been a member of the torture creative class, because now I would be having a good life.
Apr 29, 2009 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Obama’s 100-Day Hope Check Obama’s 100-Day Hope Check
Are Barack Obama's supporters wondering where the hope went? Does the campaign now seem only a golden dream? After all, Obama's been in the White House for over three months, an...
Apr 20, 2009 / Katha Pollitt
What Do (Battered) Women Want? What Do (Battered) Women Want?
We take it for granted that when men hit, it's up to women to run away. Except, some of them stay.
Apr 15, 2009 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Get Rid of Bush’s Last-Minute HHS Regulation Get Rid of Bush’s Last-Minute HHS Regulation
Thursday, April 9th, is the deadline for comments on the proposed rescission of the Bush administration's last-minute HHS regulation expanding provider "conscience" clauses...
Apr 8, 2009 / Katha Pollitt
