Feminism

The Seattle Majestics challenge the Portland Shockwave during their undefeated 2014 season.

For Female Football Players, It’s Pay to Play (and Pray Someone Sees) For Female Football Players, It’s Pay to Play (and Pray Someone Sees)

The Women’s Football Alliance offers opportunity for adult women in the sport—but at what cost?

Nov 23, 2015 / Hanna Brooks Olsen

Germaine Greer speaks at the Melbourne Writers Festival.

Feminism Needs More Thinkers Who Aren’t Right 100 Percent of the Time Feminism Needs More Thinkers Who Aren’t Right 100 Percent of the Time

Feminists like Germaine Greer should be valued for what they get right, rather than banned for what they get wrong.

Nov 5, 2015 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Gender Equality Is Not Possible Without Abortion

Gender Equality Is Not Possible Without Abortion Gender Equality Is Not Possible Without Abortion

And a few other last words to Ross Douthat.

Oct 30, 2015 / Katha Pollitt

What Happens When Old Prisons Are Given Back to Their Communities?

What Happens When Old Prisons Are Given Back to Their Communities? What Happens When Old Prisons Are Given Back to Their Communities?

As New York State begins closing prisons, some are being sold to the highest bidder—but some are becoming sites of social change.

Oct 29, 2015 / Victoria Law

How Companies Make Women Less Ambitious Over Time

How Companies Make Women Less Ambitious Over Time How Companies Make Women Less Ambitious Over Time

First you lean in, then you give up.

Oct 29, 2015 / Editorial / Bryce Covert

Long-Acting Contraception Makes Teen Pregnancy Rates Plummet. So Why Are Some Women Still Skeptical?

Long-Acting Contraception Makes Teen Pregnancy Rates Plummet. So Why Are Some Women Still Skeptical? Long-Acting Contraception Makes Teen Pregnancy Rates Plummet. So Why Are Some Women Still Skeptical?

The history of birth control in America is littered with instances of coercion. Reproductive-justice advocates don’t want to see that happen again.

Oct 28, 2015 / Feature / Dani McClain

Why Black Lives Matter Activists Are Showing Up for a Palestinian Woman Threatened With Deportation

Why Black Lives Matter Activists Are Showing Up for a Palestinian Woman Threatened With Deportation Why Black Lives Matter Activists Are Showing Up for a Palestinian Woman Threatened With Deportation

Solidarity between black and Palestinian activists challenging state violence is growing. Just look at the campaign to support Rasmea Odeh.

Oct 26, 2015 / Dani McClain

Louisville Basketball and the NCAA’s Political Economy of Misogyny

Louisville Basketball and the NCAA’s Political Economy of Misogyny Louisville Basketball and the NCAA’s Political Economy of Misogyny

We can’t afford to be cynical about the news that the most lucrative college hoops program in the country uses women as a form of currency.

Oct 21, 2015 / Dave Zirin

Activists gather as politicians introduce the EACH Woman Act

Here’s Something We Can Do To Expand Abortion Access Here’s Something We Can Do To Expand Abortion Access

The EACH Woman Act would ensure health coverage of abortion for anyone regardless of what they earn or where they live.

Oct 9, 2015 / no-paywall / NationAction

Anti-abortion activists

The War on Planned Parenthood The War on Planned Parenthood

Lives in the balance must be defended.

Oct 6, 2015 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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