Women You Should Know
How Angry Should Women Voters Be?
The journalist Jessica Valenti chronicles the pro-life movement in forensic detail in her new book. Ahead of the election, she says, voters need to get angry.
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What They See In Him: The Women Who Know They’re Voting for Trump
Some women are still backing Trump, even though they don't love his behavior—and they're even more enthusiastic about JD Vance.
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How Do Feminists Feel About Mexico's New President? It's Complicated.
Is Mexico's new president good for women? It depends who you ask.
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U.S. Politics: Who’s the Pro-Family Party Now?
For decades, the Republican Party has laid claim to “family” and “freedom.” That’s changing.
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Good Behavior, Bad Behavior and the Usual Dose of Sexism
At Tuesday's debate, the few personal attacks Trump had prepared for Harris were noticeable for their studied lack of sexism—at least outwardly.
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How Do You Fight Trump in 2024? With Fear, Humor and Optimism—All At Once
High spirits at the DNC revolved around excitement for Kamala Harris possibly smashing the glass ceiling. But underneath the rah-rah-rah was an undercurrent of worry.
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Gender Equality Isn’t Just a Women’s Issue. Tim Walz Knows That.
The vice presidential candidate is a plain-speaking Midwesterner—whose experiences mean he has prioritized policies traditionally classed as “women’s issues”.
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‘Unity Is Key,’ They Said. Then Came The Kamala Zooms
White Dudes for Harris, Black Women for Kamala—identity politics is raising millions of dollars for the presumptive Democratic nominee. It’s a strategy no established politico would have recommended.
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It’s a Big Deal That a Woman Is Running For President. Here’s Why.
Despite the support of many, the path for Kamala Harris to the Democratic nomination, and indeed the presidency itself, comes with significant headwinds.
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School Sex Ed Left Me Feeling Isolated. That’s a Safety Issue.
The sexual disempowerment of disabled women crops up again and again. It starts with non-inclusive sex ed in school.
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‘They Do Not See a Black Woman as Credible'
Natalie Campbell, a candidate for Mayor of London, on what it's like to run as an outsider in U.K. politics.
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When It Comes to Trump, Hope for the Best, Plan for the Worst
When events seem stranger than fiction, we can underestimate the likelihood of them coming to pass.
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France’s Next Chance at a #MeToo Reckoning
Gérard Depardieu being questioned on assault charges gives France another shot at holding its establishment to account.
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The Indignity of Harvey Weinstein's Overturned Conviction
Thursday’s decision prolongs the pain and torture stemming from a chapter in history that has already—for many—been agonizing.