Feminism

Jaclyn Cohen

Paid Family Leave Is a Game Changer for New Parents’ Health, Not Just Their Economic Security Paid Family Leave Is a Game Changer for New Parents’ Health, Not Just Their Economic Security

The transition to parenthood is a critical window when parents’ mental and physical health is at risk. Paid leave can protect them—and their babies.

Aug 12, 2019 / Benjamin Ryan

The American Workplace Still Won’t Accommodate Pregnant Workers

The American Workplace Still Won’t Accommodate Pregnant Workers The American Workplace Still Won’t Accommodate Pregnant Workers

Pregnant women face discrimination up and down the economic ladder—but low-wage workers suffer the most.

Aug 12, 2019 / Feature / Bryce Covert

Puerto Rico Protests

Feminists and LGBTQ Activists Are Leading the Insurrection in Puerto Rico Feminists and LGBTQ Activists Are Leading the Insurrection in Puerto Rico

These and other grassroots groups are pushing the fight against corruption and austerity.

Aug 2, 2019 / Ed Morales

Women Soccer Champs Deserve Equal Pay!

Women Soccer Champs Deserve Equal Pay! Women Soccer Champs Deserve Equal Pay!

End the United States Soccer Federation’s wage discrimination, NOW.

Jul 17, 2019 / OppArt / Liza Donnelly

Women's March 2017

To Fight Trump, Take to the Streets! To Fight Trump, Take to the Streets!

The Trump administration gets more malicious, harmful, and absurd every day. So why aren’t many of us outside protesting? 

Jul 15, 2019 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Women's World Cup

The Road to the World Cup Began With Title IX The Road to the World Cup Began With Title IX

Why mixing politics and sports is essential.

Jul 10, 2019 / Kelly Candaele

In Memoriam (Femicide)

In Memoriam (Femicide) In Memoriam (Femicide)

Women in Latin America are being murdered at record rates.

Jul 1, 2019 / OppArt / Jessica Lagunas

Plato

The Philosophical Origins of Patriarchy The Philosophical Origins of Patriarchy

Plato, Hippocrates, and Aristotle laid the foundations on which centuries of sexism were built.

Jul 1, 2019 / Christia Mercer

Marshae Jones, Alabama

Marshae Jones Is Proof Pro-Lifers Don’t Care About Life Marshae Jones Is Proof Pro-Lifers Don’t Care About Life

Under Alabama law, women are good for nothing except producing a child. 

Jun 28, 2019 / Katha Pollitt

Indian Queer Pride

The Enduring Harm of the West’s Moral Crusades The Enduring Harm of the West’s Moral Crusades

On Stonewall’s 50th anniversary, the US should reconsider its global war against sex work.

Jun 28, 2019 / Siddharth Dube

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