Jewish Women Have a Long History of Organizing for Labor Rights Jewish Women Have a Long History of Organizing for Labor Rights
Fran Drescher is just the latest example of the pivotal role Jewish women have played in the union struggle.
Aug 18, 2023 / Back Talk / Alexis Grenell
The Masculinity of Lucas Kunce’s Bid for the US Senate The Masculinity of Lucas Kunce’s Bid for the US Senate
His campaign is a rebuke to Missouri Senator Josh Hawley’s toxic vision of manhood.
Jul 17, 2023 / Back Talk / Alexis Grenell
Is It Sexist to Demand That Feinstein Resign? Is It Sexist to Demand That Feinstein Resign?
Men swarming her on social media would do well to remember that frailty in women leaders is perceived differently than in men.
May 30, 2023 / Back Talk / Alexis Grenell
Sexual Harassment Is a Civil, Not Criminal, Offense Sexual Harassment Is a Civil, Not Criminal, Offense
Cuomo and his enablers rely on the public’s lazy understanding of the legal system.
Apr 14, 2023 / Back Talk / Alexis Grenell
Why Do Republicans Keep Pretending to Be Jewish? Why Do Republicans Keep Pretending to Be Jewish?
The GOP keeps running candidates who have discovered they can benefit from these highly cynical identity hoaxes.
Mar 4, 2023 / Back Talk / Alexis Grenell
How Should Men Apologize for Sexual Misconduct? How Should Men Apologize for Sexual Misconduct?
Scott Stringer’s lawsuit against a woman who described being sexually harassed by him is a case study in what not to do.
Jan 24, 2023 / Back Talk / Alexis Grenell
Women Are Half the Population, Not a Special Interest Group Women Are Half the Population, Not a Special Interest Group
Democrats do themselves no favors when they pretend “women’s issues” are a niche category of human affairs.
Dec 13, 2022 / Back Talk / Alexis Grenell
In New York, Sean Patrick Maloney’s Out. Good. In New York, Sean Patrick Maloney’s Out. Good.
The Republican congressional encroachment may be bad news, but the DCCC chairman’s defeat was well-deserved.
Nov 9, 2022 / Back Talk / Alexis Grenell
How Social Media Erases Context How Social Media Erases Context
Indiscriminate sharing has dissolved the boundaries between what we say and when and where we say it.
Nov 1, 2022 / Back Talk / Alexis Grenell
We Need to Use the Word “Women” When Talking About Abortion We Need to Use the Word “Women” When Talking About Abortion
But we can’t let TERFs hijack the conversation. Luckily, there’s an easy solution!
Sep 21, 2022 / Back Talk / Alexis Grenell