Would Gay Voters Really Fall for a Pro-Marriage Equality GOP? Would Gay Voters Really Fall for a Pro-Marriage Equality GOP?
Nope. Just like the majority of Americans, they cast their vote for the candidate they trusted to fight rampant economic inequality and keep the recovery going.
Nov 8, 2012 / Emily Douglas
Women: The Silent Majority? Women: The Silent Majority?
Did women’s silence on “private” issues like abortion and sexual assault tank the GOP?
Nov 8, 2012 / Jessica Valenti
Eve Ensler Rising Eve Ensler Rising
With a new play, Emotional Creature, and big plans for V-Day 2013, the activist playwright reaches for new heights.
Nov 8, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Laura Flanders
Thank You, Republican Misogynists, for Handing Democrats Crucial Victories Last Night Thank You, Republican Misogynists, for Handing Democrats Crucial Victories Last Night
Women voters said “buh-bye” to extreme GOP misogynists.
Nov 7, 2012 / Bryce Covert
Mel Wymore Chooses People Over Politics Mel Wymore Chooses People Over Politics
Meet the man who could be New York’s first transgender City Council member.
Nov 5, 2012 / Lucy McKeon
Romney Opposed Gay Rights in Massachusetts Romney Opposed Gay Rights in Massachusetts
As governor, Romney worked against gay adoption and anti-bullying efforts.
Oct 29, 2012 / Ben Adler
On the Lena Dunham ‘First Time’ Ad Controversy On the Lena Dunham ‘First Time’ Ad Controversy
It’s not about the sex—it’s about the emotion.
Oct 27, 2012 / Richard Kim
Lena Dunham’s and Ronald Reagan’s First Time Lena Dunham’s and Ronald Reagan’s First Time
Lena Dunham’s Obama ad wasn’t the “first time” someone made a double entendre about voting.
Oct 26, 2012 / Leslie Savan
Romney Flails on Gay Rights Romney Flails on Gay Rights
It's still unclear whether the GOP candidate would support anti-discrimination legislation.
Oct 24, 2012 / Ben Adler
Romney’s So-Called ‘Moderate’ Stance Would Outlaw 90 Percent of Abortions Romney’s So-Called ‘Moderate’ Stance Would Outlaw 90 Percent of Abortions
Let’s get real: an abortion ban exceptions for rape, incest and the life of the woman would account for less than 7 percent of abortions that happen in America each year.
Oct 24, 2012 / Harold Pollack