Romney’s So-Called ‘Moderate’ Stance Would Outlaw 90 Percent of Abortions Romney’s So-Called ‘Moderate’ Stance Would Outlaw 90 Percent of Abortions
Let’s get real: an abortion ban exceptions for rape, incest and the life of the woman would account for less than 7 percent of abortions that happen in America each year.
Oct 24, 2012 / Harold Pollack
Ladies, Don’t Fall for Moderate Mitt! Ladies, Don’t Fall for Moderate Mitt!
What Romney may privately believe is far less important than the bargains he has made with the far-right Christian base of his party.
Oct 24, 2012 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Women Voters Will Decide This Election Women Voters Will Decide This Election
Will Romney and Ryan be held accountable for their proposed rollback of women’s rights?
Oct 22, 2012 / Melissa Harris-Perry
My Country, My Choice [Video] My Country, My Choice [Video]
“If you don't trust me with my body, why should I trust you with my country?”
Oct 18, 2012 / Laura Flanders
Why I Didn’t Hate Martha Raddatz’s Abortion Question Why I Didn’t Hate Martha Raddatz’s Abortion Question
The vice-presidential debate gave us a prominent Catholic politician going on record that faith and respect for women’s own decision-making don’t have to be opposed.
Oct 12, 2012 / Emily Douglas
Year of the Woman? Year of the Woman?
Outrageous GOP attacks on women could result in a repeat of the 1992 phenomenon, which saw an upsurge in women elected to Congress.
Oct 11, 2012 / The Editors
Debate This! Debate This!
Women were not the only ones left out of the last presidential debate. Here's what the next moderator should ask.
Oct 11, 2012 / Column / Katha Pollitt
I’m Not a ‘Mother First’ I’m Not a ‘Mother First’
Women need to put personhood before parenthood.
Oct 5, 2012 / Jessica Valenti
A Gaffe Is When a Republican Tells the Truth A Gaffe Is When a Republican Tells the Truth
This campaign season has been extremely instructional—about what the Republican Party really thinks.
Sep 25, 2012 / Bryce Covert
Scott Brown Is Lying About His Reproductive Rights Record Scott Brown Is Lying About His Reproductive Rights Record
In a new ad, the Republican Senator pretends that he is pro-choice, when his record is anything but.
Sep 14, 2012 / George Zornick