Gender and Sexuality

On the West’s Moral Panic Over ‘Multiculturalism’ On the West’s Moral Panic Over ‘Multiculturalism’

In Europe and America, the clothes you wear, the language you speak, the way you worship, have all become grounds for dismissal or inclusion.

Jul 7, 2011 / Gary Younge

How to Weaponize Your Personal Crisis How to Weaponize Your Personal Crisis

Undocumented immigrants and gays and lesbians have forced a stark moral choice on their friends and neighbors: Are you with us, or against us?

Jun 29, 2011 / Editorial / Richard Kim

Talk the Talk, Walk the SlutWalk

Talk the Talk, Walk the SlutWalk Talk the Talk, Walk the SlutWalk

A bold, do-it-yourself protest movement has arrived. When was the last time feminism was this much fun?

Jun 28, 2011 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Next Steps Against Wal-Mart After Supreme Court Defeat Next Steps Against Wal-Mart After Supreme Court Defeat

Liza Featherstone explains how Wal-Mart systematically discriminates against women, resists unionization and underpays its workers.

Jun 21, 2011 / Video / Democracy Now!

Weiner in a Box

Weiner in a Box Weiner in a Box

Congressman Anthony Weiner says he'll resign, the latest politician brought down by haters and shamers like Andrew Breitbart and a national media that has the sexual maturity of a ...

Jun 15, 2011 / Editorial / JoAnn Wypijewski

If Weiner Resigns, David Vitter Should Go Too If Weiner Resigns, David Vitter Should Go Too

The GOP hosts a fancy fundraiser for the disgraced Senator Vitter while demanding Representative Weiner’s immediate resignation.

Jun 9, 2011 / The Notion / Leslie Savan

On Weinergate: Why Weiner’s Not a Victim On Weinergate: Why Weiner’s Not a Victim

This isn't about Anthony Weiner's marriage or sex life. I’m angry he would risk his important role in the public debate by knowingly giving strangers access to such embarrass...

Jun 8, 2011 / The Notion / Dana Goldstein

On Weinergate: Before Throwing Stones… On Weinergate: Before Throwing Stones…

Journalists who embolden Andrew Breitbart by treating this gossip as serious news should think twice.

Jun 8, 2011 / The Notion / Amanda Marcotte

On Weinergate: In Defense of Acting Like an Adult On Weinergate: In Defense of Acting Like an Adult

What kind of a professional has phone sex from his office during business hours with his staff just outside the door? Not one with his priorities in order.

Jun 8, 2011 / The Notion / Dana Goldstein

Does Rihanna Have a Responsibility to Empower Women? Does Rihanna Have a Responsibility to Empower Women?

Rihanna's new music video provides an opportunity to think hard about how and when we should protect our kids from violent, sexual and graphic imagery.

Jun 2, 2011 / Nation in the News / Press Room

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