Gender and Sexuality

The So-Called “Pro-Life” Movement Couldn’t Care Less About the Living

The So-Called “Pro-Life” Movement Couldn’t Care Less About the Living The So-Called “Pro-Life” Movement Couldn’t Care Less About the Living

Abortion opponents claim to be advocates for the unborn. But they don’t lift a finger to help families facing hardship.

Jul 21, 2022 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Abortion-rights protesters in Detroit

In These 6 States, Abortion Rights Are Literally on the Ballot In These 6 States, Abortion Rights Are Literally on the Ballot

Will direct democracy in Michigan, Kansas, Vermont, and elsewhere protect the rights that the Supreme Court won’t?

Jul 21, 2022 / Amy Littlefield

A cross held up in front of the Supreme Court

The Campaign to Reverse “Roe” Was Always About Political Power The Campaign to Reverse “Roe” Was Always About Political Power

The movement has always sought a version of community life that tightly controls sex and sexuality, while sanctioning attacks on women and LGBTQ people.

Jul 21, 2022 / Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis

Voting Isn’t Enough. Our Democracy Requires Radical Reform.

Voting Isn’t Enough. Our Democracy Requires Radical Reform. Voting Isn’t Enough. Our Democracy Requires Radical Reform.

Our country is in the midst of a legitimacy crisis, with the Supreme Court at the heart of it. Here’s how we can fix it.

Jul 19, 2022 / Representative Ilhan Omar

A History of the Partition Through the Eyes of Appalachian Nuns

A History of the Partition Through the Eyes of Appalachian Nuns A History of the Partition Through the Eyes of Appalachian Nuns

Jyoti Thottam's Sisters of Mokama, tells the story of missionaries in the Indian state of Bihar, who bore witness to the tumultuous era, offering a different way to understand the ...

Jul 19, 2022 / Books & the Arts / Zoya Qureshi

Edafe Okporo’s Manifesto for the Migrant

Edafe Okporo’s Manifesto for the Migrant Edafe Okporo’s Manifesto for the Migrant

A conversation with the activist and writer about his new book Asylum and the intersections of oppression that face LGBTQ migrants and refugees. 

Jul 18, 2022 / Books & the Arts / John Washington

“The Worst Abuser You Could Ever Have”

“The Worst Abuser You Could Ever Have” “The Worst Abuser You Could Ever Have”

Tracy McCarter did everything we tell survivors to do, but that did not protect her from the abuse she suffered at the hands of the state.

Jul 18, 2022 / Feature / Victoria Law

LGBTQ Flag Supreme Court

Young LGBTQ People Aren’t Waiting for Democrats to Protect Them Young LGBTQ People Aren’t Waiting for Democrats to Protect Them

After the Biden administration failed to adequately respond to Roe’s being overturned, queer people worry that their rights will be next.

Jul 13, 2022 / StudentNation / Zurie Pope

Self-Managed Abortion May Become More Important Than Ever

Self-Managed Abortion May Become More Important Than Ever Self-Managed Abortion May Become More Important Than Ever

In our post-Roe world, we must be ready to make this option as safe as possible.

Jul 12, 2022 / First Person / Regina Mahone

Drag queens read stories to children

Bullying, Shaming, and Legislating Against LGBTQ People Are on the Rise Bullying, Shaming, and Legislating Against LGBTQ People Are on the Rise

The right is again firing up a sex and gender panic.

Jul 12, 2022 / Column / Kali Holloway

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