Gender and Sexuality

Josh Brown New York Giants

Another Shocking Domestic Violence Case Is Rocking the NFL Another Shocking Domestic Violence Case Is Rocking the NFL

The case of New York Giants kicker Josh Brown is more than story of domestic violence. It’s a disturbing window into how the league values owner cronyism over women’s liv...

Oct 21, 2016 / Dave Zirin

Cat

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

Trump Clinton Debate

What if the Next Presidential Debate Actually Covered Critical Issues? What if the Next Presidential Debate Actually Covered Critical Issues?

We need a debate worthy of the challenges we face as a nation.

Oct 18, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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

An Interview With the Most Hated Man on the Internet

An Interview With the Most Hated Man on the Internet An Interview With the Most Hated Man on the Internet

Milo Yiannopoulos explains the alt-right, why Donald Trump is a cultural candidate, and why he thinks America should be great again.

Oct 16, 2016 / D.D. Guttenplan

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

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