Pope Francis: Sexism With a Human Face? Pope Francis: Sexism With a Human Face?
He seems like a lovely, modest man, but there's no sign he will change the church’s stance on issues that matter to women.
Sep 25, 2013 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Poverty in 2013: When Even Diapers Are a Luxury Poverty in 2013: When Even Diapers Are a Luxury
Being a poor mother in the United States today means reusing diapers and struggling to afford food. But House Republicans think they have it too easy.
Sep 11, 2013 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Operation Rescue vs. Dr. Ann Neuhaus, Hero Provider Operation Rescue vs. Dr. Ann Neuhaus, Hero Provider
Think anti-abortion crazies are no longer wreaking havoc on clinics and providers? Think again.
Aug 28, 2013 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Do American Conservatives Really Want to Live With Europe’s Abortion Laws? Do American Conservatives Really Want to Live With Europe’s Abortion Laws?
Smacking down the the latest anti-abortion fallacy.
Jul 31, 2013 / Column / Katha Pollitt
‘America Doesn’t Torture’—It Kills ‘America Doesn’t Torture’—It Kills
Even if we like President Obama, do we want him to be a one-man death panel?
Feb 13, 2013 / Column / Katha Pollitt
ERA: Once More Unto the Breach? ERA: Once More Unto the Breach?
Now that women will be on the front lines in combat, maybe the country is finally ready to put gender equality in the Constitution.
Jan 30, 2013 / Column / Katha Pollitt
The Message and the Meaning: Is ‘Pro-choice’ Passé? The Message and the Meaning: Is ‘Pro-choice’ Passé?
Planned Parenthood has concluded that “choice” is not always the best rallying cry. But it can still pack a punch.
Jan 16, 2013 / Column / Katha Pollitt
This Year, Be More Generous Than Ever This Year, Be More Generous Than Ever
Honor the Newtown victims by supporting groups working to end the outrageous levels of violence in our society.
Dec 19, 2012 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Go to Your Womb, Ross Douthat Go to Your Womb, Ross Douthat
The New York Times columnist is so obsessed with women’s fertility, it’s too bad he can’t get pregnant himself.
Dec 5, 2012 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Remember Savita Halappanavar Remember Savita Halappanavar
Her death is a warning: It could happen here.
Nov 20, 2012 / Column / Katha Pollitt