We Don’t Want a Mother-in-Chief, Louis C.K. We Want a President
The comedian's support of Hillary Clinton, and his disdain for Trump supporters, is admirable. But why are we giving him a prize for participation?
All the Rage
With Hillary Clinton, We’ve Seen This Witchhunt Before
We've seen unprecedented level of murderous vitriol spewed at the Democratic presidential candidate. But it's just another chapter in a long history of demonizing women seeking power.
Why Is It So Hard for Women to Say “I’m With Her, Period”?
Hillary Clinton's been ripped to shreds by the GOP to the FBI to our Trump-loving uncle, and we're still justifying our love by saying, "I like her, but..." when we want to declare our full support.
My Boyfriend Won’t Tell Me Who He’s Voting For
After 4-1/2 years together, the writer thought she and her partner had told each other everything. So why is he determined not to tell her who he's pulling the lever for on November 8?
Is There a Silver Lining to Trump’s Vile Comments About Women?
The #TrumpTapes exposed the Republican Party's long history of supporting rape culture. And women aren't having it anymore.
Would Our Lives Be Different If the ERA Hadn’t Been Defeated?
Its failure to be ratified did more than curtail women's rights. It may have also created a divide among its proponents.
What Hath Phyllis Schlafly Wrought?
The late female misogynist, who called for the death of the ERA, spawned a new generation of toxic women who rail against the very thing that gave them a podium: feminism.
Anthony Weiner Screwed Huma Abedin In the Worst Possible Way
The media manages to victim blame Hillary Clinton's top aide for the former Congressman's bad behavior.
Are We Still Suffering the Fallout of the “New Deal”?
In this exclusive excerpt from Sarah Jaffe's "Necessary Trouble," our columnist asks if the morality of 1930s middle class is to blame for today’s mess.