Gender and Sexuality

The Descent of Marriage? The Descent of Marriage?

When gays wed, all hell will break loose. If only.

Feb 27, 2004 / Richard Kim

Holy Matrimony! Holy Matrimony!

As politicians square off on gay marriage, progressives must enter the debate.

Feb 26, 2004 / Feature / Lisa Duggan

Toothpaste, Cough Drops, Aspirin, Contraception Toothpaste, Cough Drops, Aspirin, Contraception

Please forward widely: "An Open Letter About Emergency Contraception," by Katha Pollitt and Jennifer Baumgardner

Feb 26, 2004 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Wedlockstep Wedlockstep

When I was quite young, my entire image of marriage was filtered through the bible of Bride Magazine.

Feb 19, 2004 / Column / Patricia J. Williams

We’re Not Sorry, Charlie We’re Not Sorry, Charlie

Although the film isn't ready this year, there will be an event January 22 at Bluestockings bookstore in New York (172 Allen Street, 7-8:30 pm) and other events as far away as Gran...

Jan 15, 2004 / Jennifer Baumgardner

Abortion Distortion Abortion Distortion

Lawmakers who passed the so-called partial birth abortion ban are far removed from women's lives.

Dec 8, 2003 / Feature / Rebecca Ayrey

Criminalizing Motherhood Criminalizing Motherhood

More than 275 women have faced charges relating to drug use during their pregnancies.

Dec 3, 2003 / Feature / Silja J.A. Talvi

Adam and Steve–Together at Last Adam and Steve–Together at Last

Will someone please explain to me how permitting gays and lesbians to marry threatens the institution of marriage?

Nov 26, 2003 / Column / Katha Pollitt

The Name of Love The Name of Love

In January 1948 Dutton brought out the third novel of a promising young writer named Gore Vidal. The publishing house was nervous.

Nov 20, 2003 / Books & the Arts / Adam Haslett

Boston Marriage Boston Marriage

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court decision in favor of gay marriage may have set off a political earthquake, but as a matter of law it was a no-brainer.

Nov 20, 2003 / The Editors

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