Gender and Sexuality

David Bowie Set Off My Inner Squeal

David Bowie Set Off My Inner Squeal David Bowie Set Off My Inner Squeal

As I was growing up in 1960s England, Bowie gave me room to find myself.

Jan 14, 2016 / Laura Flanders

Megyn Kelly on the cover of February's Vanity Fair

Why the Mainstream Media Adore Megyn Kelly Why the Mainstream Media Adore Megyn Kelly

The Fox News anchor earns undeserved praise simply for not being the worst of the worst.

Jan 13, 2016 / Column / Eric Alterman

Jewy, Queer, Daring, and Political, ‘Transparent’ Pushes Past Parody

Jewy, Queer, Daring, and Political, ‘Transparent’ Pushes Past Parody Jewy, Queer, Daring, and Political, ‘Transparent’ Pushes Past Parody

The second season is even better—more expansive, textured, and emotional—than the first.

Jan 11, 2016 / Alisa Solomon

Why This Socialist Feminist Is Not Voting for Hillary

Why This Socialist Feminist Is Not Voting for Hillary Why This Socialist Feminist Is Not Voting for Hillary

Socialist feminism assumes that redistribution is the best way to improve life for women. Clinton has demonstrated contempt for turning this project into policy.

Jan 5, 2016 / Feature / Liza Featherstone

Where to Invade Next

Michael Moore Has a Plan to Make America Great Again Michael Moore Has a Plan to Make America Great Again

A necessary antidote to buffoonery and cynicism.

Jan 4, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

The Year When Students of Color Put Campuses on Notice

The Year When Students of Color Put Campuses on Notice The Year When Students of Color Put Campuses on Notice

Administrators’ vague rhetoric about diversity and inclusion won’t end a growing movement to make universities reimagine themselves.

Dec 30, 2015 / Jailyn Gladney

Serena Williams at Wimbledon

Women Roar: The Story of the Year at the Intersection of Sports and Politics Women Roar: The Story of the Year at the Intersection of Sports and Politics

2015 had no shortage of stories on the political edge of sports, but it was the play of female athletes that will mark the past year in history.

Dec 27, 2015 / Dave Zirin

Shutting Down Planned Parenthood Would Catapult Women Into Poverty

Shutting Down Planned Parenthood Would Catapult Women Into Poverty Shutting Down Planned Parenthood Would Catapult Women Into Poverty

When access to abortion and contraception is denied, low-income women suffer most.

Dec 23, 2015 / Editorial / Bryce Covert

Several businesspeople walking in the corridor

The Most Shocking Thing About Trevor FitzGibbon’s Behavior Is How Common It Is The Most Shocking Thing About Trevor FitzGibbon’s Behavior Is How Common It Is

Sexual harassment is a reality for far too many women, even in progressive workplaces.

Dec 22, 2015 / Bryce Covert

Planned Parenthood Colorado Springs

In the So-Called ‘Abortion Wars,’ Only One Side Is Murdering the Other In the So-Called ‘Abortion Wars,’ Only One Side Is Murdering the Other

Kurt Eichenwald’s Newsweek cover story completely misunderstands the fight over abortion in the United States.

Dec 21, 2015 / Katha Pollitt

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