Gender and Sexuality

What’s the GOP’s Excuse for Opposing Equal Pay This Time?

What’s the GOP’s Excuse for Opposing Equal Pay This Time? What’s the GOP’s Excuse for Opposing Equal Pay This Time?

Same as the last time. 

Apr 8, 2014 / Blog / Zoë Carpenter

Chris Hayes on Paternity Leave: ‘Take Some Time With Your Frickin’ Kid’

Chris Hayes on Paternity Leave: ‘Take Some Time With Your Frickin’ Kid’ Chris Hayes on Paternity Leave: ‘Take Some Time With Your Frickin’ Kid’

Hayes has no sympathy for the ’neanderthalish‘ views of sportscasters who opposte paternity leave for male athletes. 

Apr 7, 2014 / Blog / Chris Hayes

An Appreciative Goodbye

An Appreciative Goodbye An Appreciative Goodbye

Contributor Jessica Valenti says farewell to The Nation.

Apr 7, 2014 / Blog / Jessica Valenti

How UK Law Ties Immigrant Domestic Workers to Their Abusive Employers

How UK Law Ties Immigrant Domestic Workers to Their Abusive Employers How UK Law Ties Immigrant Domestic Workers to Their Abusive Employers

The UK seems keen on abandoning its most vulnerable workers to the rule of the master of the house.

Apr 4, 2014 / Blog / Michelle Chen

Fox News Attacks When Black Women Clap Back

Fox News Attacks When Black Women Clap Back Fox News Attacks When Black Women Clap Back

The network has long gone after progressive black leaders. Last month it targeted two women far outside the Beltway.

Apr 2, 2014 / Blog / Dani McClain

Why Do So Many Leftists Want Sex Work to Be the New Normal?

Why Do So Many Leftists Want Sex Work to Be the New Normal? Why Do So Many Leftists Want Sex Work to Be the New Normal?

Yes, let’s erase stigma. But feminists, please: let’s not forget to talk about male privilege.

Apr 2, 2014 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Why Does ‘Morning Joe’ Throw Mika Into the Toilet?

Why Does ‘Morning Joe’ Throw Mika Into the Toilet? Why Does ‘Morning Joe’ Throw Mika Into the Toilet?

Can’t any of you chicks take a joke?

Apr 1, 2014 / Blog / Leslie Savan

On Racism and Sexism, Don’t Let Progress Be the Enemy of More Progress

On Racism and Sexism, Don’t Let Progress Be the Enemy of More Progress On Racism and Sexism, Don’t Let Progress Be the Enemy of More Progress

Ta-Nehisi Coates's detractors are too quick to declare him overly pessimistic about how white supremacy still shapes our society.

Apr 1, 2014 / Blog / Bryce Covert

Beneath Our Facade of Rationality

Beneath Our Facade of Rationality Beneath Our Facade of Rationality

There’s always a cauldron of crazy simmering just beneath the surface of our ‘rational’ lives. 

Apr 1, 2014 / Blog / Tom Tomorrow

Doctors at an Oklahoma Hospital Were Just Told They Can’t Prescribe Birth Control Anymore

Doctors at an Oklahoma Hospital Were Just Told They Can’t Prescribe Birth Control Anymore Doctors at an Oklahoma Hospital Were Just Told They Can’t Prescribe Birth Control Anymore

The Catholic directives would leave just one OB-GYN in the city of Bartlesville who can prescribe contraception for birth control purposes.

Mar 31, 2014 / Blog / Steven Hsieh

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