Gender equality

Kesha Ram Hinsdale Vermont

Why What Happens In Vermont Shouldn’t Stay In Vermont Why What Happens In Vermont Shouldn’t Stay In Vermont

It could help progressives in other places build power.

Jun 3, 2022 / Bill McKibben

CARASA demonstration

Where Is the Women’s Movement? Where Is the Women’s Movement?

Why do young feminists seem more interested in social media than in building feminist organizations? 

Apr 5, 2022 / Meredith Tax

Chris Mosier presents the Sport for Equality Award during the Beyond Sport Global Awards on July 26, 2017 in New York City.

How Sports Have Been Used to Attack Trans People How Sports Have Been Used to Attack Trans People

Chris Mosier, the first openly transgender athlete for Team USA, answers five questions about the struggle for trans lives.

Feb 28, 2022 / Highlights / Dave Zirin

Carol Joyner

Jobs for Men but Not for Women? Jobs for Men but Not for Women?

Though sex-based discrimination is no longer legal, it still structures American employment. Passing the Build Back Better bill could finally change that.

Dec 14, 2021 / Elizabeth Gregory

Katharine Hepburn

Breaking Glass: Curriculum “Diversity” and Its Discontents Breaking Glass: Curriculum “Diversity” and Its Discontents

On teaching literature and the limits of representation.

Oct 13, 2021 / Column / Diana Senechal

The Long Shadow of Anita Hill’s Testimony

The Long Shadow of Anita Hill’s Testimony The Long Shadow of Anita Hill’s Testimony

Three decades after Anita Hill brought sexual harassment allegations against Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas, Black women are still waiting for justice.

Oct 11, 2021 / 2021 Year in Review / Michele Goodwin

Amber Shamsi

Pakistani Women Are Leading the Struggle for Human Rights Pakistani Women Are Leading the Struggle for Human Rights

In one of the most patriarchal countries in the world, the struggle for civil liberties is being spearheaded by women.

Sep 28, 2021 / Column / Hasan Ali

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo

Andrew Cuomo Is the New Crown Prince of Denial Andrew Cuomo Is the New Crown Prince of Denial

While any ordinary politician would slink off stage, New York’s governor will only go down fighting.

Aug 3, 2021 / Ross Barkan

Washington Square Park protest

Welcome to Washington Square Park, Capital of Woke Bohemia Welcome to Washington Square Park, Capital of Woke Bohemia

A vibrant new youth scene is taking shape in Greenwich Village. Some people want to shut it down.

Jul 30, 2021 / Richard Goldstein

Marines

It’s 2021. Why Are Only Men Required to Register for the Draft? It’s 2021. Why Are Only Men Required to Register for the Draft?

Register women too! Or better yet, replace the military draft with national service open to all.

Jun 17, 2021 / Ria Tabacco Mar

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