Gender and Sexuality

Ending Prostitution ‘Central’ to Ending AIDS, US Tells Supreme Court

Ending Prostitution ‘Central’ to Ending AIDS, US Tells Supreme Court Ending Prostitution ‘Central’ to Ending AIDS, US Tells Supreme Court

Will Justices agree that requiring HIV service providers to oppose prostitution is necessary for ending AIDS?

Apr 23, 2013 / Melissa Gira Grant

Chrissy Amphlett’s Pleasure Anthem

Chrissy Amphlett’s Pleasure Anthem Chrissy Amphlett’s Pleasure Anthem

In 2013, a song like “I Touch Myself” is less shocking than it once was. But it is still revolutionary.

Apr 22, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Chloe Angyal

Anti-Prostitution Pledge Heads to Supreme Court

Anti-Prostitution Pledge Heads to Supreme Court Anti-Prostitution Pledge Heads to Supreme Court

The Supreme Court will now decide: can the government force aid recipients to oppose prostitution?

Apr 19, 2013 / Melissa Gira Grant

Race and Tyler Perry: Do We Really Need More Commentary From White People?

Race and Tyler Perry: Do We Really Need More Commentary From White People? Race and Tyler Perry: Do We Really Need More Commentary From White People?

Why not just recognize the non-white voices that are already out there?

Apr 19, 2013 / Michelle Dean

Sex, Lies and ‘Education’

Sex, Lies and ‘Education’ Sex, Lies and ‘Education’

In West Virginia, one high school student is standing up for her right to hear the truth—the whole truth—about sexual health.

Apr 19, 2013 / Chloe Angyal

Sexual Assault Survivors Are Telling Their Stories—Are We Listening?

Sexual Assault Survivors Are Telling Their Stories—Are We Listening? Sexual Assault Survivors Are Telling Their Stories—Are We Listening?

As the military finally tackles its sexual assault problem, our society as a whole needs to do the same.

Apr 18, 2013 / Chloe Angyal

House of Horrors: On Domestic Violence

House of Horrors: On Domestic Violence House of Horrors: On Domestic Violence

America's military-masculinity complex is generating violence on a mass scale—at home.

Apr 18, 2013 / Erika Eichelberger

NHL Takes ‘Historic Step’ for LGBT Equality

NHL Takes ‘Historic Step’ for LGBT Equality NHL Takes ‘Historic Step’ for LGBT Equality

The National Hockey League is now a no-homophobia league. Who will follow suit?

Apr 12, 2013 / Dave Zirin

Madness in the Method: On ‘Homeland’

Madness in the Method: On ‘Homeland’ Madness in the Method: On ‘Homeland’

Afflicted with a mental disorder, Carrie Mathison is an unlikely American hero, and seems a bad bet besides.

Apr 10, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Miriam Markowitz

The Marriage Con

The Marriage Con The Marriage Con

Society keeps telling women that marriage is for their benefit, but we know better.

Apr 10, 2013 / Jessica Valenti

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