Gender and Sexuality

The Cleveland Horror and a Week of Violence Against Women

The Cleveland Horror and a Week of Violence Against Women The Cleveland Horror and a Week of Violence Against Women

The kidnapped women in Cleveland, sexual assault in the military, the NRA’s “Ex-Girlfriend” bleeding target—do we see a pattern?

May 9, 2013 / Leslie Savan

Remembering Mary Thom

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Fat-Shaming All Around Us

There’s nothing healthy about shaming people for their bodies.

Apr 25, 2013 / Chloe Angyal

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