Remembering Mary Thom Remembering Mary Thom
The most radical thing a person can be is herself—without apology or explanation.
May 7, 2013 / Adele M. Stan
Dave Zirin: Welcome to the Jason Collins Era Dave Zirin: Welcome to the Jason Collins Era
Now that the NBA center has come out—the first current pro athlete to do so—what's next for LGBT equality?
May 1, 2013 / Press Room
Hey, FDA: Drop the Plan B Age Restriction Hey, FDA: Drop the Plan B Age Restriction
We can’t let our discomfort with teen sex trump young people’s right to reproductive health.
May 1, 2013 / Jessica Valenti
From Soy to Sex: Why ‘Natural’ Often Means Bad for Women From Soy to Sex: Why ‘Natural’ Often Means Bad for Women
A throwback is just that, even if it is shrouded in organic hemp cloth.
May 1, 2013 / Column / Jessica Valenti
Times Square Blues Times Square Blues
A visit to a forlorn sex shop inspires meditation on the diverse meanings of solidarity, mutuality and community.
Apr 30, 2013 / Rick Perlstein
Remembering Mary Thom Remembering Mary Thom
The feminist author and long-time editor of Ms. magazine died tragically in a biking accident.
Apr 29, 2013 / Michele Kort
A Pill for Equal Abortion Access A Pill for Equal Abortion Access
The US can learn a lot from Australia’s new medical abortion policy.
Apr 26, 2013 / Chloe Angyal
The Politico Piece on Jill Abramson: Trust Us, It’s Sexist The Politico Piece on Jill Abramson: Trust Us, It’s Sexist
Women know sexism when they see it better than men do. This week’s case in point: Dylan Byers.
Apr 26, 2013 / Jessica Valenti
Fat-Shaming All Around Us Fat-Shaming All Around Us
There’s nothing healthy about shaming people for their bodies.
Apr 25, 2013 / Chloe Angyal
The ‘Thinspiration’ Behind an Impossible Ideal of Beauty The ‘Thinspiration’ Behind an Impossible Ideal of Beauty
Rooting out "thinspiration" in social media is a start, but we must not turn "thinspo" into a scapegoat.
Apr 23, 2013 / Chloe Angyal