Gender and Sexuality

Radical Histories: From Helen Gurley Brown to the Criminalization of Pregnancy

Radical Histories: From Helen Gurley Brown to the Criminalization of Pregnancy Radical Histories: From Helen Gurley Brown to the Criminalization of Pregnancy

The feminist movement surges into public consciousness, but backlash to basic freedoms never goes away.

Apr 7, 2015 / Timeline / The Nation

‘Rolling Stone’ Is Still Throwing Jackie Under the Bus

‘Rolling Stone’ Is Still Throwing Jackie Under the Bus ‘Rolling Stone’ Is Still Throwing Jackie Under the Bus

Rolling Stone made a litany of reporting errors, but it's their source who will pay the price.

Apr 6, 2015 / Blog / Michelle Goldberg

Theocracy Versus Democracy

Theocracy Versus Democracy Theocracy Versus Democracy

How the reckless Hobby Lobby decision has excited the imagination of the right wing.

Apr 3, 2015 / William Greider

‘Masturbation Will Lead to Homosexuality’: China’s LGBT Sex-Ed Problem

‘Masturbation Will Lead to Homosexuality’: China’s LGBT Sex-Ed Problem ‘Masturbation Will Lead to Homosexuality’: China’s LGBT Sex-Ed Problem

When it comes to the birds and the bees, LGBT Chinese students remain in the dark.

Apr 2, 2015 / Cole Delbyck

Ireland’s Abortion Law Reveals a Complete Contempt for Women

Ireland’s Abortion Law Reveals a Complete Contempt for Women Ireland’s Abortion Law Reveals a Complete Contempt for Women

New “exceptions” to the country’s total ban on abortion are worthless in practice.

Apr 2, 2015 / Subject to Debate / Katha Pollitt

Indiana Just Sentenced a Woman Convicted of Feticide to Twenty Years in Prison

Indiana Just Sentenced a Woman Convicted of Feticide to Twenty Years in Prison Indiana Just Sentenced a Woman Convicted of Feticide to Twenty Years in Prison

We’ve reached a point where desperate women who end their pregnancies before viability are being locked up.

Mar 30, 2015 / Blog / Michelle Goldberg

In Homage to Her Womanly Bravery

In Homage to Her Womanly Bravery In Homage to Her Womanly Bravery

On women who refused to live in silence and be consigned to oblivion.

Mar 30, 2015 / Eduardo Galeano

The Unexpected Burden of Pregnancy at Work

The Unexpected Burden of Pregnancy at Work The Unexpected Burden of Pregnancy at Work

This week’s Supreme Court ruling is one step toward protecting pregnant workers from the whims of their employers.

Mar 27, 2015 / Blog / Michelle Chen

Let’s Just Get Rid of the Hyde Amendment

Let’s Just Get Rid of the Hyde Amendment Let’s Just Get Rid of the Hyde Amendment

The 1970s-era legislation has been haunting politics and restricting abortion access for far too long.

Mar 25, 2015 / Blog / George Zornick

Spreading Feminism Far and Wide

Spreading Feminism Far and Wide Spreading Feminism Far and Wide

Straight talk about essentialism, sexism, leaning in and speaking out.

Mar 23, 2015 / Feature / Betsy Reed and Katha Pollitt

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