Gender and Sexuality

The GOP’s Long War Against Women and Sex

The GOP’s Long War Against Women and Sex The GOP’s Long War Against Women and Sex

Why are we still surprised by Foster Friess, Darrell Issa and Rick Santorum's misogyny?

Feb 22, 2012 / Jessica Valenti

The Conservative War on Women’s Sexuality

The Conservative War on Women’s Sexuality The Conservative War on Women’s Sexuality

Recent commentary demonstrates why Rick Santorum’s backward sexual politics are so appealing to Republicans.

Feb 21, 2012 / Blog / Ben Adler

Employees Need Birth Control Coverage Mandate Employees Need Birth Control Coverage Mandate

Catholic hospitals net billions in government aid. They should not be able to deny their employees contraceptive coverage.

Feb 17, 2012 / Lois Uttley

2012: Year of the Woman? 2012: Year of the Woman?

Challenging the Republican men who are waging the War on Women.  

Feb 15, 2012 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel

This Valentine’s Day, Occupy the Romantic-Industrial Complex

This Valentine’s Day, Occupy the Romantic-Industrial Complex This Valentine’s Day, Occupy the Romantic-Industrial Complex

Let's find a way to honor relationships that does not rely on buying stuff.

Feb 13, 2012 / Samhita Mukhopadhyay

On ‘Up w/ Chris Hayes,’ Richard Kim Challenges NOM’s Maggie Gallagher on Her Support for Ex-Gay Therapy On ‘Up w/ Chris Hayes,’ Richard Kim Challenges NOM’s Maggie Gallagher on Her Support for Ex-Gay Therapy

Gallagher, an opponent of same-sex marriage, denies she ever supported ex-gay therapy—but a look at her record proves otherwise.

Feb 13, 2012 / Nation in the News / Press Room

Liberals Are Winning the Culture War Liberals Are Winning the Culture War

It’s time that we realize the culture war is good for progressives.

Feb 13, 2012 / Blog / Chris Hayes

Pro-Choice and Catholic Groups Praise Compromise on Contraceptive Access

Pro-Choice and Catholic Groups Praise Compromise on Contraceptive Access Pro-Choice and Catholic Groups Praise Compromise on Contraceptive Access

Does the US Conference of Catholic Bishops care more about playing politics than serving Catholics?

Feb 10, 2012 / Blog / Emily Douglas

The Komen Turnaround Was a Defensive Victory

The Komen Turnaround Was a Defensive Victory The Komen Turnaround Was a Defensive Victory

Forcing the Komen reversal was huge—but it was a campaign born of outrage, not ambitious vision.

Feb 8, 2012 / Editorial / The Editors

Proposition 8 Is Unconstitutional. What’s Next for the Anti-Gay Law? Proposition 8 Is Unconstitutional. What’s Next for the Anti-Gay Law?

Anti-gay marriage proponents should think twice before asking the US Supreme Court to take this case.

Feb 8, 2012 / Nancy Goldstein

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