How sexual minorities in Africa became collateral damage in the U.S. culture wars
Gender & Sexuality
Posted inBooks, Arts and Culture
The Madwoman in the Attic
What happened to the former slaves and slaveowners after emancipation—British emancipation, that is?
Posted inEnergy and the Environment
Six States, Six Fates for Pro-Life Bills
From Missouri to Minnesota, a look at different bills advancing to limit access to abortion or defund Planned Parenthood.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
Republicans Keeping Anti-Gay Views in the Closet
North Carolina’s GOP gubernatorial candidate doesn’t want to talk about opposition to same-sex marriage.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
Why More Democrats Aren’t Coming Out for Marriage Equality
A crude cost-benefit analysis of the issue and its support on the campaign trail
Posted inHealth and Social Policy
Relax, Ladies! The Texas GOP Has Your Back
After doing their best to dismantle the Women’s Health Program—and losing federal funding in the process—the state’s Republicans promise they’ll find the money somehow.
Posted inEconomic Policy
Are We Equal Yet?
The wage gap means that, over your working lifetime, ladies, you will lose between $700,000 and $2 million.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
Even Romney’s Donors Support Same-Sex Marriage
His stance might work with the social conservatives he’s trying to impress, but not with some of the people funding his presidential campaign.
Posted inEducation in America
Earth to Ann Romney: The Mommy Wars Are Over
The faux scandal over Hilary Rosen’s comments highlight the fact that for most women, the system has already destined you to be a working mother.
Posted inHealth and Social Policy
What Does an Abortionist Look Like?
Even with the new regime of restrictive abortion laws, women will still get abortions. They’ll just be unsafe ones.