How Far Will 8 Years of Trump Set Back American Women? How Far Will 8 Years of Trump Set Back American Women?
The president and his cronies are committed to rolling progress back to the Stone Age. The effects could outlast his second term.
Apr 8, 2025 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Let’s Cool It With the Hot Takes Let’s Cool It With the Hot Takes
Much of the immediate commentary on the election turned out to be wrong. If we want to avoid the same outcome in the future, we'd better slow down.
Jan 14, 2025 / Column / Katha Pollitt
It’s Been a Tough Year. Let’s Help Each Other Out. It’s Been a Tough Year. Let’s Help Each Other Out.
There may be a dark shadow hanging over this year’s holiday season, but there are still ways to give to those in need.
Dec 13, 2024 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Abusers Aren’t Always Powerful Men. Some of Them Are Regular Guys. Abusers Aren’t Always Powerful Men. Some of Them Are Regular Guys.
Even in an age when feminist rhetoric is familiar, violence against women is all too common.
Oct 31, 2024 / Column / Katha Pollitt
What’s Left After Wokeness? What’s Left After Wokeness?
An interview with political philosopher Susan Neiman, the author of Left Is Not “Woke.”
Aug 6, 2024 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Abortion Bans Are “an Assault on the Practice of Medicine” Abortion Bans Are “an Assault on the Practice of Medicine”
Restrictive laws don’t just take away the right to choose, say physicians and ob-gyns, but also prevent proper treatment of pregnancies.
May 7, 2024 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Why Do Men in Government Keep Telling Women to Have Kids? Why Do Men in Government Keep Telling Women to Have Kids?
Heads of state around the world want to prevent population decline. But they’re leaving all the responsibility to mothers.
Feb 20, 2024 / Column / Katha Pollitt
In Turbulent Times, Look for the Helpers In Turbulent Times, Look for the Helpers
It’s been a rough year. If you can lend a hand, these causes need—and deserve—your assistance.
Dec 7, 2023 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Mike Johnson’s “18th-Century Values” Mike Johnson’s “18th-Century Values”
The new speaker of the House says he's a history buff. But has he learned from it, or is he condemned to repeat it?
Nov 30, 2023 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Affirmative Action for Men? Affirmative Action for Men?
College admissions policies claiming to maintain a gender balance are giving male applicants yet another advantage.
Oct 14, 2023 / Column / Katha Pollitt