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Gender Equality Is Not Possible Without Abortion

Gender Equality Is Not Possible Without Abortion Gender Equality Is Not Possible Without Abortion

And a few other last words to Ross Douthat.

Oct 30, 2015 / Katha Pollitt

GOP Debate

Why Conservatives Are Decrying ‘Media Bias’ in the Presidential Debates Why Conservatives Are Decrying ‘Media Bias’ in the Presidential Debates

Republicans have decided that the Democratic candidates got only softball questions, but that’s not true.

Oct 29, 2015 / Joshua Holland

Welcome to America, Where We Fight for the Freedom to Visit Disney World

Welcome to America, Where We Fight for the Freedom to Visit Disney World Welcome to America, Where We Fight for the Freedom to Visit Disney World

That’s why we went to war in Iraq and Afghanistan, right?

Oct 29, 2015 / Tom Engelhardt

What Happens When Old Prisons Are Given Back to Their Communities?

What Happens When Old Prisons Are Given Back to Their Communities? What Happens When Old Prisons Are Given Back to Their Communities?

As New York State begins closing prisons, some are being sold to the highest bidder—but some are becoming sites of social change.

Oct 29, 2015 / Victoria Law

Concerns About the ‘Pat Tillman’ Military-Themed Sports Uniforms

Concerns About the ‘Pat Tillman’ Military-Themed Sports Uniforms Concerns About the ‘Pat Tillman’ Military-Themed Sports Uniforms

Given the code with which Pat Tillman lived and the way that he died, the new Tillman-themed shirts and sneakers by Adidas are very troubling.

Oct 29, 2015 / Dave Zirin

Black Lives Matter

The Movement Against Police Violence Isn’t Ignoring ‘Black-on-Black Crime’ The Movement Against Police Violence Isn’t Ignoring ‘Black-on-Black Crime’

Black Lives Matter activists are concerned about intra-racial violence. But they don’t see police and prisons as the solution.

Oct 29, 2015 / Mychal Denzel Smith

Can Haiti’s Corrupt President Hold On to Power?

Can Haiti’s Corrupt President Hold On to Power? Can Haiti’s Corrupt President Hold On to Power?

Michel Martelly is trying to impose a successor amid widespread public anger at government repression and failure to rebuild after the earthquake.

Oct 29, 2015 / James North

How Companies Make Women Less Ambitious Over Time

How Companies Make Women Less Ambitious Over Time How Companies Make Women Less Ambitious Over Time

First you lean in, then you give up.

Oct 29, 2015 / Editorial / Bryce Covert

The One Thing This Immigration Reporter Never Wants to Hear Again

The One Thing This Immigration Reporter Never Wants to Hear Again The One Thing This Immigration Reporter Never Wants to Hear Again

Meet Julianne Hing.

Oct 29, 2015 / Editorial / The Editors

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Letters From the November 16, 2015, Issue Letters From the November 16, 2015, Issue

For the love of Bernie… when loco parentis is loco… in defense of the pope… fetal distraction…

Oct 29, 2015 / Letters / Our Readers

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