Gender and Sexuality

The War on Women’s Futures

The War on Women’s Futures The War on Women’s Futures

The ultimate aim of the GOP's social agenda is to force women back into the home.

Mar 3, 2011 / Column / Melissa Harris-Perry

Stand With Planned Parenthood Stand With Planned Parenthood

Unless the Senate reverses Pence's amendment, this ideological attack on a specific health care provider will eliminate the primary and preventive health care on which millions o...

Feb 28, 2011 / Blog / Peter Rothberg

Is DOMA Dead? Is DOMA Dead?

Earlier this week, Eric Holder announced that the Obama administration will no longer defend DOMA. But the bigger news is that the Justice Department says that gays and lesbians de...

Feb 25, 2011 / E.J. Graff

On Their Defunding Rampage, Will the GOP Stop at Planned Parenthood? On Their Defunding Rampage, Will the GOP Stop at Planned Parenthood?

The Nation’s Chris Hayes says that taking away Planned Parenthood's funding will only deny millions of women vital reproductive care. The Daily Show’s Kristen S...

Feb 24, 2011 / Nation in the News / Press Room

On Their Defunding Rampage, Will the GOP Stop at Planned Parenthood? On Their Defunding Rampage, Will the GOP Stop at Planned Parenthood?

The Nation's Chris Hayes says that taking away Planned Parenthood's funding will only deny millions of women vital reproductive care. The Daily Show's Kristen Schaal says that...

Feb 23, 2011 / Video / The Daily Show

The Upside of Censorship

The Upside of Censorship The Upside of Censorship

Sometimes the censor is art’s best friend.

Feb 17, 2011 / Books & the Arts / JoAnn Wypijewski

City of Joy Is What Investing in Life Looks Like City of Joy Is What Investing in Life Looks Like

This weekend saw something revolutionary—not just  in Egypt, but in the Congo. The V-Day foundation, led by playwright and GRITtv guest Eve Ensler, opened its first City...

Feb 10, 2011 / The Notion / Laura Flanders

No Prayers for David Kato No Prayers for David Kato

The Family, the secretive organization of evangelicals tied to extremist anti-gay legislation in Uganda, is refusing to pressure Ugandan lawmakers to drop the bill.

Feb 4, 2011 / Nancy Goldstein

The Most Feminist Place in the World

The Most Feminist Place in the World The Most Feminist Place in the World

After a testosterone-fueled boom and bust, the women of Iceland took charge.

Feb 3, 2011 / Feature / Janet Elise Johnson

Piling on Against Planned Parenthood Piling on Against Planned Parenthood

A sting operation, plus movement on a bill to defund the healthcare provider? It's no coincidence that they're happening right at the same time.

Feb 2, 2011 / Sharon Lerner

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