Have We Forgotten How to Read Critically?
Since the internet has made the entire world a library with no exits or supervisors, many readers treat every published piece of writing as a conversation opener, demanding a bespoke response.
Kate Harding
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Kate Harding is the author of 'Asking for It: The Alarming Rise of Rape Culture.' 'Never to Be Yourself—And Yet Always' was the title of her Ph.D. thesis in creative nonfiction.
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How Helpful Are Those Rape Tips?
Women are bombarded with ways WE can prevent sexual assault. But as Kate Harding shows us, in this exclusive excerpt from ‘Asking For It,’ there’s something inherently wrong with that.
These Women Need Us to Remember What Bill Cosby Did to Them
For over four decades, America’s favorite TV dad allegedly assaulted at least 46 women. This week, 35 of them summoned the courage to reveal themselves in 'New York.' Believe it.
I Am Voting With My Vagina: Hillary Clinton For President
Our columnist won't tell you which lever to pull. But this Democrat would proudly elect the former Secretary of State (and FLOTUS), and this is why.
Are We Overthinking Everything?
Everyone has a take—we even have takes on takes. But all this opining has sucked the fun right out of the Internet.
These Brats Are for Me
All day long, while not-working at the job she was not-laid-off from during her pregnancy (that would have been illegal), and not getting any help with the baby, she looked forward to drinking.
We Always Blame the Victim
We believe that rape and racism exist in this country. So why, then, are we giving racists and rapists a free pass while we scrutinize their victims?
Meet the Lying Liars Responsible for Chipping Away at Roe v. Wade
These 14 "experts" have been making junk-scientific claims about abortion, according to a new RH Reality Check report. And Congress and voters are taking them at their word.
Yes, It’s OK to Be Hooked on “Serial”
It's not the popular podcast that’s morally and ethically questionable. It's our entire system of justice.
What Does God Have to Do With This?
U.S. lawmakers are trying to use religion to legislate every aspect of our lives, from conception to death. Which goes against everything our nation stands for.