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Fetal Personhood Is Maternal Punishment Fetal Personhood Is Maternal Punishment

When society values the life of a fetus over that of a living person, women pay the steepest price.

Dec 2, 2019 / Column / Katha Pollitt

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Letters From the December 2/9, 2019, Issue Letters From the December 2/9, 2019, Issue

The truth about lies… Fixing a supreme injustice…

Nov 19, 2019 / Letters / Our Readers and Eric Alterman

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Trump Knows the Power of the Supreme Court—Why Don’t Democrats? Trump Knows the Power of the Supreme Court—Why Don’t Democrats?

The Supreme Court could be a galvanizing issue for Democrats, but the presidential contenders have largely ignored it.

Nov 11, 2019 / Column / Elie Mystal

Whose Side Is Clarence Thomas On?

Whose Side Is Clarence Thomas On? Whose Side Is Clarence Thomas On?

A new book argues that the Supreme Court justice’s early embrace of black nationalism is central to understanding his politics and jurisprudence. But perhaps far better guides are ...

Oct 29, 2019 / Books & the Arts / Randall Kennedy

Want Serious Progressive Change? Fight for Structural Election Reforms.

Want Serious Progressive Change? Fight for Structural Election Reforms. Want Serious Progressive Change? Fight for Structural Election Reforms.

That’s the only way we’ll be able to challenge the GOP minority’s hold on power, after so many years of gerrymandering and voter suppression.

Oct 22, 2019 / Signal:Noise / Sasha Abramsky

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Centrist Democrats Want You to Think They’re the Big Boys on the Stage Centrist Democrats Want You to Think They’re the Big Boys on the Stage

To stall the progressive momentum, the centrists are trying to recast their ideas as more pragmatic. The problem is, they’re not.

Oct 17, 2019 / Elie Mystal

How Abortion Pills Will Shape Our Future

How Abortion Pills Will Shape Our Future How Abortion Pills Will Shape Our Future

The Supreme Court may make it harder to get to an abortion clinic, but thanks to drugs, coat hangers can remain a thing of the past. 

Oct 10, 2019 / Column / Katha Pollitt

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As We Focus on Impeachment, Trump Is Restructuring the Country As We Focus on Impeachment, Trump Is Restructuring the Country

His administration is working hard to shut down immigration, eliminate environmental regulations, and undermine abortion rights.

Oct 8, 2019 / Signal:Noise / Sasha Abramsky

SCOTUS Is Back in Session and Cruelty Is on the Docket

SCOTUS Is Back in Session and Cruelty Is on the Docket SCOTUS Is Back in Session and Cruelty Is on the Docket

As the term begins, the conservatives are sharpening their knives—and LGBTQ rights, abortion, and gun control are all on the chopping block.

Oct 7, 2019 / Feature / Elie Mystal

Brett Kavanaugh Is About to Get His Hands on His First Abortion Case

Brett Kavanaugh Is About to Get His Hands on His First Abortion Case Brett Kavanaugh Is About to Get His Hands on His First Abortion Case

We knew this day would come. Susan Collins should have known, too.

Oct 4, 2019 / Elie Mystal

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