Democrats Shouldn’t Take Women Voters for Granted Democrats Shouldn’t Take Women Voters for Granted
Far from alienating the electorate, an emphasis on abortion rights delivered victory.
Nov 17, 2022 / Column / Katha Pollitt
The Post-“Dobbs” Election The Post-“Dobbs” Election
Katha Pollitt interviews Heidi L. Sieck of #VOTEPROCHOICE on how the midterms could affect reproductive rights.
Nov 2, 2022 / Katha Pollitt
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
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 / Katha Pollitt
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
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
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
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
If Men Could Breastfeed If Men Could Breastfeed
Here’s a solution to the baby formula crisis.
Jun 9, 2022 / Column / Katha Pollitt
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 / Katha Pollitt for The Nation