Gender and Sexuality

Catholic Health Association Pulls Support From Contraception Mandate Catholic Health Association Pulls Support From Contraception Mandate

Catholic hospitals net billions in federal funding—yet demand special public policy just for them. 

Jun 20, 2012 / Emily Douglas

Vagina, Vagina, Vagina Vagina, Vagina, Vagina

How can Republicans legislate something they’re too afraid to say?

Jun 15, 2012 / Jessica Valenti

A Red State Rebuke to Religious Fear-Mongering A Red State Rebuke to Religious Fear-Mongering

North Dakota voters soundly reject a proposal to tear down the wall of separation between church and state. In so doing, they confirm popular distaste for the right-wing strategy o...

Jun 13, 2012 / John Nichols

Meet Bob McDonnell, the Right’s Fallen Rising Star Meet Bob McDonnell, the Right’s Fallen Rising Star

The Virginia governor would be a leading contender for the Republican vice-presidential nomination if he hadn’t signed an extreme anti–abortion rights bill. 

Jun 12, 2012 / Ben Adler

Targeting ‘Slutty’ Students

Targeting ‘Slutty’ Students Targeting ‘Slutty’ Students

How dress codes discriminate against women.

Jun 8, 2012 / Jessica Valenti

Mariela Castro: Should the UN Police Sexual Discrimination Around the Globe?

Mariela Castro: Should the UN Police Sexual Discrimination Around the Globe? Mariela Castro: Should the UN Police Sexual Discrimination Around the Globe?

The fact that United Nations has long ceased to play the protective role assigned to it throws its ability to truly advocate for LGBT rights into question.

Jun 7, 2012 / Francis Reynolds

DOMA Declared Unconstitutional; Next Stop, Supreme Court

DOMA Declared Unconstitutional; Next Stop, Supreme Court DOMA Declared Unconstitutional; Next Stop, Supreme Court

What’s next for the Defense of Marriage Act?

Jun 1, 2012 / David Cole

What Would George Tiller Do? What Would George Tiller Do?

On the third anniversary of Dr. Tiller’s death, let’s honor his memory by trusting women.

May 31, 2012 / Jessica Valenti

Playing Doctor

Playing Doctor Playing Doctor

When it comes to the distant past, there’s a lot we don’t know about what occurred sexually.

May 30, 2012 / Books & the Arts / JoAnn Wypijewski

Are Most Americans Really ‘Pro-Life’?

Are Most Americans Really ‘Pro-Life’? Are Most Americans Really ‘Pro-Life’?

The anti-choice movement may be winning on labels, but they’re losing on the issues.

May 25, 2012 / Jessica Valenti

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