Feminism

Larry Summers Is Out, but the Boys’ Club Is as In as Ever

Larry Summers Is Out, but the Boys’ Club Is as In as Ever Larry Summers Is Out, but the Boys’ Club Is as In as Ever

The protracted fight to get a more qualified woman nominated over a less qualified man is a perfect parable for how hard achieving diversity really is.

Sep 17, 2013 / Blog / Bryce Covert

California State Senate Passes a Domestic Workers Bill of Rights

California State Senate Passes a Domestic Workers Bill of Rights California State Senate Passes a Domestic Workers Bill of Rights

One year after Governor Jerry Brown vetoed a previous version of the legislation, the California state senate has passed a Domestic Workers Bill of Rights.  

Sep 12, 2013 / Sarah Arnold and NationAction

The Patriarchy Lives On

The Patriarchy Lives On The Patriarchy Lives On

Hanna Rosin preemptively declares the death of a system that still shapes our workplaces and our lives.

Sep 11, 2013 / Blog / Bryce Covert

Poverty in 2013: When Even Diapers Are a Luxury

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

Broader, Better Literary Conversations

Broader, Better Literary Conversations Broader, Better Literary Conversations

Literary conversations are not representative of the diversity of modern letters. We can and I will do better. 

Sep 9, 2013 / Blog / Roxane Gay

Acting Older Isn’t Being Older: How We Fail Young Rape Victims

Acting Older Isn’t Being Older: How We Fail Young Rape Victims Acting Older Isn’t Being Older: How We Fail Young Rape Victims

Why biological maturity or “acting” mature are not the same thing as being a consenting adult.

Sep 2, 2013 / Blog / Jessica Valenti

Operation Rescue vs. Dr. Ann Neuhaus, Hero Provider

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

Free Abortions on Demand Without Apology

Free Abortions on Demand Without Apology Free Abortions on Demand Without Apology

Women’s reproductive health isn’t just about what is covered in mainstream media.

Aug 27, 2013 / Blog / Jessica Valenti

An Unfulfilled Dream From the March on Washington: Labor Rights for Domestic Work

An Unfulfilled Dream From the March on Washington: Labor Rights for Domestic Work An Unfulfilled Dream From the March on Washington: Labor Rights for Domestic Work

Home care workers are still excluded from federal labor laws fifty years after protesters demanded inclusion.

Aug 26, 2013 / Blog / Bryce Covert

White Is the New White

White Is the New White White Is the New White

It’s time white women drop the practice of authenticating—and profiting from—the experiences of women of color. 

Aug 16, 2013 / Blog / Aura Bogado

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