Gender and Sexuality

Tim Pawlenty’s Extreme Antichoice Record

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 / 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 / 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 / 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 / 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 / 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 / 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 / Peter Rothberg

Tony Kushner’s Intelligent Homosexuals Tony Kushner’s Intelligent Homosexuals

Without turning into sentimental left-wing pageantry, Kushner’s new play illuminates radicalism and makes art of sectarian dreams and failures.

Apr 27, 2011 / Books & the Arts / Margaret Spillane

The Shame of John Paul II: How the Sex Abuse Scandal Stained His Papacy

The Shame of John Paul II: How the Sex Abuse Scandal Stained His Papacy The Shame of John Paul II: How the Sex Abuse Scandal Stained His Papacy

The pope failed to take decisive action in response to clear evidence of a criminal underground in the priesthood.

Apr 27, 2011 / Feature / Jason Berry

Nation Conversations: Emily Douglas and Bryce Covert on What New Credit Card Regulation Means for Women

Nation Conversations: Emily Douglas and Bryce Covert on What New Credit Card Regulation Means for Women Nation Conversations: Emily Douglas and Bryce Covert on What New Credit Card Regulation Means for Women

Under new credit card regulations, will women find it harder to access credit?

Apr 26, 2011 / The Nation

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