Gender and Sexuality

An Open Letter: How I Failed Chelsea Manning

An Open Letter: How I Failed Chelsea Manning An Open Letter: How I Failed Chelsea Manning

In a statement released yesterday, Manning made it clear that she rooted her actions in the long struggle for racial justice—something many have overlooked in discussing her ...

Aug 22, 2013 / Blog / Aura Bogado

Having the Sexism Talk: Lessons for My Daughter

Having the Sexism Talk: Lessons for My Daughter Having the Sexism Talk: Lessons for My Daughter

Feminist education comes in waves, not from just one talk.

Aug 16, 2013 / Blog / Jessica Valenti

White Is the New White

White Is the New White White Is the New White

It’s time white women drop the practice of authenticating—and profiting from—the experiences of women of color. 

Aug 16, 2013 / Blog / Aura Bogado

Katrina vanden Heuvel: The GOP’s ‘War on Women’ Is as Real as Ever

Katrina vanden Heuvel: The GOP’s ‘War on Women’ Is as Real as Ever Katrina vanden Heuvel: The GOP’s ‘War on Women’ Is as Real as Ever

What's the bigger threat to American women: Republican policies or Anthony Weiner's sexual indiscretions?

Aug 13, 2013 / Nation in the News / Press Room

Texas, Ireland, Abortion and Ross Douthat, Round 2

Texas, Ireland, Abortion and Ross Douthat, Round 2 Texas, Ireland, Abortion and Ross Douthat, Round 2

As abortion access becomes increasingly limited in some states and countries, providing generous health and welfare provisions for women and children is vital.

Aug 13, 2013 / Blog / Katha Pollitt

The Trojan Horse of the Anti-Choice Movement

The Trojan Horse of the Anti-Choice Movement The Trojan Horse of the Anti-Choice Movement

The fake clinics posing as “crisis pregnancy centers” lie to women and shame them, and are supported by extreme politicians and sometimes even taxpayer dollars.

Aug 9, 2013 / Blog / Ilyse Hogue

Exploiting Egypt’s Rape Culture for Political Gain

Exploiting Egypt’s Rape Culture for Political Gain Exploiting Egypt’s Rape Culture for Political Gain

In Egypt, as well as in the West, outrage over rampant sexual assault has too often been about political agendas rather than concern for the actual victims.

Aug 8, 2013 / Anna Lekas Miller

How the ‘Opt-Out Revolution’ Changed Men

How the ‘Opt-Out Revolution’ Changed Men How the ‘Opt-Out Revolution’ Changed Men

The personal is also political for husbands.

Aug 8, 2013 / Blog / Bryce Covert

Dan Savage on DOMA Repeal: ‘Now I Can Die’

Dan Savage on DOMA Repeal: ‘Now I Can Die’ Dan Savage on DOMA Repeal: ‘Now I Can Die’

Morbid thoughts from the sex-advice columnist and founder of It Gets Better.

Aug 8, 2013 / Blog / Jon Wiener

How DC Home Rule Will Help Low-Income Women Seeking Abortions

How DC Home Rule Will Help Low-Income Women Seeking Abortions How DC Home Rule Will Help Low-Income Women Seeking Abortions

DC autonomy is now more likely than ever, and with it will come the lifting of a ban on Medicaid coverage of abortion for local women.

Aug 5, 2013 / Samantha Lachman

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