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On November 8, Pussy Grabs Back On November 8, Pussy Grabs Back

Donald Trump has women at the end of their ropes—and ready to fight.

Oct 20, 2016 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Donald Trump in Portsmouth

Trump’s Defense Against Groping Accusations Trump’s Defense Against Groping Accusations

He has respect for women, so
 He couldn’t be at fault— Plus some accusers are, he says, Too ugly to assault.

Oct 20, 2016 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Protest in Poland

The Kids Are Alright: A Legendary Feminist on Feminism’s Future The Kids Are Alright: A Legendary Feminist on Feminism’s Future

Ann Snitow on freedom, Ferrante, feminism abroad, and why none of us can go it alone.

Oct 18, 2016 / Sarah Leonard and Ann Snitow

Democracy Spring Protesters

It’s Time for the Left to Claim a Few Victories It’s Time for the Left to Claim a Few Victories

The country is shunning Trump, Hillary Clinton said “systemic racism,” and the Paris climate agreement goes into effect in three weeks.

Oct 17, 2016 / Rebecca Gordon

A Shrinking Trump Mocks His Accusers to Shrinking Crowds

A Shrinking Trump Mocks His Accusers to Shrinking Crowds A Shrinking Trump Mocks His Accusers to Shrinking Crowds

Even as he denigrated the appearance of the women he allegedly assaulted, Trump left open the possibility that he did, in fact, assault them.

Oct 14, 2016 / Joan Walsh

Michelle Obama Manchester

Michelle Obama Just Delivered the Most Powerful Speech of the 2016 Campaign Michelle Obama Just Delivered the Most Powerful Speech of the 2016 Campaign

Speaking of how she has been “shaken…to my core” by Trump’s predatory language, the first lady declares: “This is intolerable.”

Oct 13, 2016 / John Nichols

Antonio Guterres Refugees

Will a New Secretary General Invigorate the UN? Will a New Secretary General Invigorate the UN?

To the disappointment of many UN watchers, the next secretary general will be a man—and a Western European. But he is a passionate defender of human rights and humanitarianism...

Oct 13, 2016 / Barbara Crossette

Why It Took Republican Leaders 16 Months to Denounce Trump

Why It Took Republican Leaders 16 Months to Denounce Trump Why It Took Republican Leaders 16 Months to Denounce Trump

When it comes to minorities, immigrants, and women—the party still has a major empathy gap.

Oct 12, 2016 / Between the Lines / Laila Lalami

Donald Trump Panama City

The Sexual Predator Who Would Be King The Sexual Predator Who Would Be King

Trump seeks to impose on America a strongman politics that even Republicans note—and fear.

Oct 12, 2016 / Editorial / John Nichols

Obama Greensboro, NC

In Greensboro, Obama Links Trump’s Misogyny to Trump’s Racism—as Only Obama Can In Greensboro, Obama Links Trump’s Misogyny to Trump’s Racism—as Only Obama Can

A fired-up Obama told the mostly African-American crowd: “You have everything to lose!”

Oct 12, 2016 / Joan Walsh

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