The News in Motherhood: the Good, the Bad, the WTF The News in Motherhood: the Good, the Bad, the WTF
All around the world, mothers and pregnant women are undervalued, discriminated against, and punished.
Aug 20, 2018 / Katha Pollitt
Breaking France’s Race Taboo Breaking France’s Race Taboo
A new generation of activists is trying to change the way France conceives of race.
Aug 10, 2018 / Karina Piser
Why Women Are Sharing Their Abortion Stories Why Women Are Sharing Their Abortion Stories
Even though abortion is technically legal, it can still come with shame, stigma, and fear.
Aug 3, 2018 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Where’s the Outrage Over Bill Shine? Where’s the Outrage Over Bill Shine?
The man accused of enabling Roger Ailes’s abuse of female staffers is now Trump’s communications chief.
Aug 1, 2018 / Joan Walsh
What’s Next for #MeToo? What’s Next for #MeToo?
Women who’ve worked a decade to get to this “moment” say more is needed to change attitudes about sexual harassment and assault.
Aug 1, 2018 / Bryce Covert
Americans Are Pro-Choice, and Democrats Should Act Like It Americans Are Pro-Choice, and Democrats Should Act Like It
Even in red states, there is surprising support for reproductive rights.
Jul 27, 2018 / Sean McElwee
Stacey Abrams and Lucy McBath Are Leading the Charge to Turn Georgia Blue Stacey Abrams and Lucy McBath Are Leading the Charge to Turn Georgia Blue
With two African-American women running in high-profile races, Georgia could become the next Virginia.
Jul 27, 2018 / Joan Walsh
Martin Duberman in Conversation Martin Duberman in Conversation
The eminent gay historian calls for a new queer radicalism.
Jul 17, 2018 / Christopher Phelps
What Happens When Political Candidates Say #MeToo What Happens When Political Candidates Say #MeToo
A number of women on the campaign trail are sharing personal stories of harassment and assault.
Jul 17, 2018 / Katie Way
These Students Challenged Their Campus’s Flawed Title IX Policy—and They’re Winning These Students Challenged Their Campus’s Flawed Title IX Policy—and They’re Winning
Starting with the resignation of Swarthmore College’s dean of students.
Jul 11, 2018 / StudentNation / Priya Dieterich, Morgin Goldberg, Olivia Smith, and Shelby Dolch