Let’s Stop Putting the Worst Americans on a Pedestal Let’s Stop Putting the Worst Americans on a Pedestal
As statues fall, we should look to the parts of our history worth celebrating.
Jun 25, 2020 / Column / Katha Pollitt
We Should Take Women’s Accusations Seriously. But Tara Reade’s Fall Short. We Should Take Women’s Accusations Seriously. But Tara Reade’s Fall Short.
I would vote for Joe Biden even if I believed Reade’s account. Fortunately, I don’t have to sacrifice morality to political necessity.
May 20, 2020 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Why Did the ERA Die? FX’s ‘Mrs. America’ Has Some Answers. Why Did the ERA Die? FX’s ‘Mrs. America’ Has Some Answers.
Phyllis Schlafly, the subject of a new nine-part mini-series, teaches feminists never to underestimate their political enemies.
Apr 30, 2020 / Column / Katha Pollitt
A Tale of Two Plagues A Tale of Two Plagues
Tips on self-isolation from Daniel Defoe and Giovanni Boccaccio
Mar 20, 2020 / Column / Katha Pollitt
The Abortion Doctor and His Accuser The Abortion Doctor and His Accuser
What does it mean to take women’s claims of sexual assault seriously?
Mar 2, 2020 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Excuse Me, Ms.! Excuse Me, Ms.!
Confused about Latinx, alumnx, even mxn? Fear not: Inclusive language has been evolving for decades.
Feb 6, 2020 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Bernie Is Less Sexist Than American Voters Bernie Is Less Sexist Than American Voters
Even if you think a woman could be elected as president, you’d be a fool not to worry about it.
Jan 16, 2020 / Katha Pollitt
A Realist’s Guide to Progressive Giving A Realist’s Guide to Progressive Giving
Your tax dollars end up doing a lot of harm. Here’s a way to offset the damage.
Dec 20, 2019 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Fetal Personhood Is Maternal Punishment Fetal Personhood Is Maternal Punishment
When society values the life of a fetus over that of a living person, women pay the steepest price.
Dec 2, 2019 / Column / Katha Pollitt
How Abortion Pills Will Shape Our Future How Abortion Pills Will Shape Our Future
The Supreme Court may make it harder to get to an abortion clinic, but thanks to drugs, coat hangers can remain a thing of the past.
Oct 10, 2019 / Column / Katha Pollitt