Choice v. Freedom? Choice v. Freedom?
The abortion rights cause has suffered by being cut off from the larger story of reproductive and sexual life, which is much more complex than can be captured by either "cho...
Jun 2, 2010 / Katha Pollitt
When Teen Pregnancy Is No Accident When Teen Pregnancy Is No Accident
We blame girls—but it's the boys who are sabotaging attempts at safer sex, studies suggest.
May 24, 2010 / Lynn Harris
Rand Paul: ‘Principled Libertarian’? Not. Rand Paul: ‘Principled Libertarian’? Not.
The Kentucky crackpot wants less regulation on businesses, but more regulation on women's health.
May 22, 2010 / Katha Pollitt
Pedophilia is Fine, but Hold the Abortion Pedophilia is Fine, but Hold the Abortion
A nun in Phoenix has been ex-communicated after approving a life-saving abortion. What?
May 21, 2010 / Laura Flanders
Healthcare Bill Needs Reforms Healthcare Bill Needs Reforms
John Nichols explains why he is excited about the possibilities for progressive reform to the healthcare bill.
Apr 16, 2010 / John Nichols
Stupak vs. The Nuns Stupak vs. The Nuns
Just how many saved lives does he have to oppose before Stupak's stripped of the term "pro-life" once and for all?
Mar 22, 2010 / Laura Flanders
A Right to Life for the Living A Right to Life for the Living
African-American children face threats to their survival, and African-American women are confronted with challenges to their capacity to parent healthy children. But shaming misinf...
Mar 18, 2010 / Column / Melissa Harris-Perry
Payback for Prochoicers Payback for Prochoicers
It's our turn now--and here's our list.
Mar 18, 2010 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Receding Sexual Rights in VA Receding Sexual Rights in VA
Virginia's governor repeals protection against sexual discrimination and may cut funding to Planned Parenthood.
Feb 23, 2010 / The Rachel Maddow Show
How to Counterbalance Focus on the Family on Superbowl Sunday How to Counterbalance Focus on the Family on Superbowl Sunday
So here it is, Superbowl Sunday, or as I prefer to call it, Focus on the Fetus Sunday. If you support women's right to decide for themselves when and if to continue a pregnancy, ...
Feb 7, 2010 / Katha Pollitt