Gender and Sexuality

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

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 / Video / MSNBC

The New Culture Wars: How the Right Stifles Free Speech Through Art Censorship The New Culture Wars: How the Right Stifles Free Speech Through Art Censorship

What do the recent attacks on the Smithsonian and other art institutions mean for the future of the art world and the freedom of expression?

May 25, 2011 / Video / People For the American Way

Tim Pawlenty’s Extreme Antichoice Record

Tim Pawlenty’s Extreme Antichoice Record Tim Pawlenty’s Extreme Antichoice Record

Presidential candidate Tim Pawlenty often shies away from discussing his views on abortion, but they are clearly deeply held—and very radical. 

May 24, 2011 / The Notion / George Zornick

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