Standing on the Shoulders of Giants Standing on the Shoulders of Giants
As we mark the fortieth anniversary of Roe v. Wade, how far have we come? And how far do we have to go?
Feb 6, 2013 / Ilyse Hogue
Living Next Door to Mississippi’s Last Abortion Clinic Living Next Door to Mississippi’s Last Abortion Clinic
Regardless of politics, nobody wants to wake up to the sound of “baby killers!”
Feb 5, 2013 / Nona Willis Aronowitz
Ten Things to End Rape Culture Ten Things to End Rape Culture
Rape culture exists because we don't believe it does. Here's how to empower men and women to change the status quo.
Feb 4, 2013 / The Nation
Why Liz Lemon Mattered Why Liz Lemon Mattered
Liz Lemon wasn’t the perfect feminist role model, which made her perfect for The Way Women Are Now.
Jan 31, 2013 / Michelle Dean
ERA: Once More Unto the Breach? ERA: Once More Unto the Breach?
Now that women will be on the front lines in combat, maybe the country is finally ready to put gender equality in the Constitution.
Jan 30, 2013 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Demanding Women Demanding Women
After the 2012 elections, women in Washington have a long to-do list—and it doesn’t stop at reproductive rights.
Jan 30, 2013 / Feature / Laura Flanders
One Billion Rising Seeks an End to Violence Against Women One Billion Rising Seeks an End to Violence Against Women
On February 14, One Billion Rising will bring women and men across the world together to demand an enduring end to violence against women. Find an event near you.
Jan 29, 2013 / NationAction
Pro-Rights, Pro-Freedom, Pro-Liberty: What Comes After ‘Pro-Choice’? Pro-Rights, Pro-Freedom, Pro-Liberty: What Comes After ‘Pro-Choice’?
Katha’s readers respond to her column on Planned Parenthood’s move away from the label “pro-choice.”
Jan 28, 2013 / Katha Pollitt
Interns’ Favorite Articles of the Week (1/25/2013) Interns’ Favorite Articles of the Week (1/25/2013)
This week: the realities of sex work, Western interventionism and Canada is really cold.
Jan 25, 2013 / StudentNation / StudentNation
Why Ending the Ban on Women in Combat Is Good for All Women Why Ending the Ban on Women in Combat Is Good for All Women
Putting women on the frontlines is about much more than military policy.
Jan 25, 2013 / Jessica Valenti