Does Rihanna Have a Responsibility to Empower Women? Does Rihanna Have a Responsibility to Empower Women?
Rihanna's new music video provides an opportunity to think hard about how and when we should protect our kids from violent, sexual and graphic imagery.
Jun 2, 2011 / Nation in the News / Press Room
Does Rihanna Have a Responsibility to Empower Women? Does Rihanna Have a Responsibility to Empower Women?
Rihanna's new music video provides an opportunity to think hard about how and when we should protect our kids from violent, sexual and graphic imagery.
The New Culture Wars: How the Right Stifles Free Speech Through Art Censorship The New Culture Wars: How the Right Stifles Free Speech Through Art Censorship
What do the recent attacks on the Smithsonian and other art institutions mean for the future of the art world and the freedom of expression?
May 25, 2011 / Video / People For the American Way
Tim Pawlenty’s Extreme Antichoice Record Tim Pawlenty’s Extreme Antichoice Record
Presidential candidate Tim Pawlenty often shies away from discussing his views on abortion, but they are clearly deeply held—and very radical.
May 24, 2011 / The Notion / George Zornick
What If DSK’s Accuser Had Been Undocumented? What If DSK’s Accuser Had Been Undocumented?
Workplace sexual violence against women immigrants is rampant—but usually remains hidden.
May 19, 2011 / The Notion / Betsy Reed
Mitch Daniels Targets Women’s Health to Push Forward His Campaign Mitch Daniels Targets Women’s Health to Push Forward His Campaign
The presidential candidate seen as the most likely GOP contender is threatening women's health so he can play a political game with conservative voters.
May 17, 2011 / Nation in the News / Press Room
Mitch Daniels Targets Women’s Health to Push Forward His Campaign Mitch Daniels Targets Women’s Health to Push Forward His Campaign
The presidential candidate seen as the most likely GOP contender is threatening women's health so he can play a political game with conservative voters.
May 17, 2011 / Video / The Rachel Maddow Show
Fantasy Islands Fantasy Islands
When the lines between fantasy, desire, action and intent have been so blurred, the thought itself becomes the crime.
May 12, 2011 / Editorial / JoAnn Wypijewski
The Post, Toasted (Again) The Post, Toasted (Again)
Eric takes on the Washington Post, Reed Richardson dives into the Proposition 8 marriage equality battle, and the mail.
May 5, 2011 / Blog / Eric Alterman
Help Defeat The ‘No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act’ Help Defeat The ‘No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act’
Extremists in the House are looking to end all insurance coverage for all abortion-related services.
May 5, 2011 / Blog / Peter Rothberg