The Female Gourmet The Female Gourmet
A movie about women's struggle to express their gifts through work? Delicious.
Sep 2, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Katha Pollitt
Healthcare We Can Believe In Healthcare We Can Believe In
Polls show most Americans still want reform. But polls don't mean much politically if everyone stays quiet. Never mind wonkery--we need a movement.
Aug 12, 2009 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Can This Marriage Be Saved? Can This Marriage Be Saved?
We could bash divorce forever, but what's the point? Even Jesus can't keep unhappy spouses together.
Jul 15, 2009 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Muslim Women’s Rights, Continued Muslim Women’s Rights, Continued
The massive participation by women in Iran's street demonstrations is surprising only if you accept the mullahs' view of women as weak and passive vessels.
Jun 24, 2009 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Dr. George Tiller, 1941-2009 Dr. George Tiller, 1941-2009
The abortion provider and hero knew enough to trust women. The same can't be said for the male pundits who are dominating the debate.
Jun 10, 2009 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Unnatural Born Killer Unnatural Born Killer
A Wesleyan student is stalked and killed by a man with a gun and a mind full of hate.
May 13, 2009 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Better Living Through Torture Better Living Through Torture
I should have been a member of the torture creative class, because now I would be having a good life.
Apr 29, 2009 / Column / Katha Pollitt
What Do (Battered) Women Want? What Do (Battered) Women Want?
We take it for granted that when men hit, it's up to women to run away. Except, some of them stay.
Apr 15, 2009 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Mad About Michelle Mad About Michelle
Yesterday's fist-bumping radical is today's mom in chief.
Apr 2, 2009 / Column / Katha Pollitt