War on Women

Former US president Donald Trump during a campaign event at Alro Steel in Potterville, Michigan, on August 29, 2024.

Donald Trump’s Second Administration Will Be As Women-Hating as Ever Donald Trump’s Second Administration Will Be As Women-Hating as Ever

"Your body, my choice" is only the beginning.

Dec 4, 2024 / Rebecca Gordon

Meredith Tax

Meredith Tax, 1942–2022 Meredith Tax, 1942–2022

The tireless organizer, feminist pioneer, and relentless coalition builder never let up.

Oct 31, 2022 / Alix Kates Shulman

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If Men Could Breastfeed If Men Could Breastfeed

Here’s a solution to the baby formula crisis.

Jun 9, 2022 / Column / Katha Pollitt

How Can Feminists Stand in Real Solidarity with Afghan Women?

How Can Feminists Stand in Real Solidarity with Afghan Women? How Can Feminists Stand in Real Solidarity with Afghan Women?

The United States and mainstream NGOs argue that the best way to support Afghan women is to cut ties with the Taliban, but grassroots activists have no choice but to engage.

Apr 20, 2022 / Sunita Viswanath

We Are Witnessing the End of “Roe v. Wade”

We Are Witnessing the End of “Roe v. Wade” We Are Witnessing the End of “Roe v. Wade”

If there is one lesson to be learned from yesterday’s Dobbs hearing, it is that the Supreme Court will gut abortion rights, one way or another.

Dec 2, 2021 / Elie Mystal

As the Supreme Court Weighs the Future of Abortion, Women Are Already Suffering

As the Supreme Court Weighs the Future of Abortion, Women Are Already Suffering As the Supreme Court Weighs the Future of Abortion, Women Are Already Suffering

Attacks on reproductive rights have metastasized well beyond abortion in recent years, endangering women’s health and lives.

Nov 12, 2021 / Michele Goodwin

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What Can Democrats Do to Fight Texas’s Abortion Ban? Lots. What Can Democrats Do to Fight Texas’s Abortion Ban? Lots.

The only question is how far Democrats are willing to go to defend women’s rights.

Sep 2, 2021 / Elie Mystal

Another Long Day of GOP Disrespect for Women

Another Long Day of GOP Disrespect for Women Another Long Day of GOP Disrespect for Women

Attacks on AOC, Liz Cheney, and Portland’s “Wall of Moms” make it seem like Republicans don’t care about women. Except Ghislaine Maxwell.  

Jul 22, 2020 / Joan Walsh

Anti-Abortion Extremism Goes Full Psycho

Anti-Abortion Extremism Goes Full Psycho Anti-Abortion Extremism Goes Full Psycho

An Ohio House bill would require doctors to perform a procedure that is medically impossible—or face murder charges. Other bills just as nutty are being enacted across the country.

Dec 3, 2019 / Sasha Abramsky

The Problem With Dressing Up as a Witch for Halloween

The Problem With Dressing Up as a Witch for Halloween The Problem With Dressing Up as a Witch for Halloween

There is a rebellious power in the idea of being a witch, but it is not a cosmetic rebellion.

Oct 31, 2019 / Alice Markham-Cantor

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