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Talk the Talk, Walk the SlutWalk

Talk the Talk, Walk the SlutWalk Talk the Talk, Walk the SlutWalk

A bold, do-it-yourself protest movement has arrived. When was the last time feminism was this much fun?

Jun 28, 2011 / Column / Katha Pollitt

A Conversation With Saudi Women’s Rights Campaigner Wajeha al-Huwaider

A Conversation With Saudi Women’s Rights Campaigner Wajeha al-Huwaider A Conversation With Saudi Women’s Rights Campaigner Wajeha al-Huwaider

The internationally renowned activist talks to Katha Pollitt about women and driving in Saudi Arabia, a feminist Islam, and the chances for a “Saudi Spring.”

Jun 8, 2011 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Dear France, We’re So Over

Dear France, We’re So Over Dear France, We’re So Over

What's the point of having all those smart, social-democratically inclined secular citizens if, it turns out, they're self-satisfied creeps who will defend DSK?

May 25, 2011 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Women Who Ran With the Republicans Women Who Ran With the Republicans

The GOP's hardcore antichoice policies are turning off more and more female voters, creating a huge opportunity for Democrats.

May 11, 2011 / Column / Katha Pollitt

The Bitter Tea of Greg Mortenson

The Bitter Tea of Greg Mortenson The Bitter Tea of Greg Mortenson

How did he dupe us all? Americans love to be inspired by simple solutions to complicated problems—especially when the solutions are cheap and the problems are far away.

Apr 27, 2011 / Column / Katha Pollitt

After Budget Showdown, Women Under the Bus

After Budget Showdown, Women Under the Bus After Budget Showdown, Women Under the Bus

Planned Parenthood's funding may have survived, but Congress still trampled on women's rights.

Apr 14, 2011 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Women Under the Budget Knife

Women Under the Budget Knife Women Under the Budget Knife

Despite all the talk of shared sacrifice, the drastic slashes to public sector jobs and social programs will hurt women the most.

Mar 30, 2011 / Column / Katha Pollitt

In Its Crusade Against Choice, Has the GOP Gone Too Far?

In Its Crusade Against Choice, Has the GOP Gone Too Far? In Its Crusade Against Choice, Has the GOP Gone Too Far?

Not content with depriving women of reproductive healthcare, House Republicans want to starve them and their children too.

Mar 3, 2011 / Column / Katha Pollitt

It Takes a Village, Not a Tiger

It Takes a Village, Not a Tiger It Takes a Village, Not a Tiger

Whether you're a tiger mother, a soccer mom, a helicopter parent or something else, if you're not in poverty, then your kids will probably end up okay.

Feb 10, 2011 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Dr. Kermit Gosnell’s Horror Show

Dr. Kermit Gosnell’s Horror Show Dr. Kermit Gosnell’s Horror Show

This is what illegal abortion looks like.

Jan 27, 2011 / Column / Katha Pollitt

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