Politics
When It Comes to Reproductive Rights, We Need More Than Science on Our Side
People who don’t support reproductive freedom invoke science too.
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Undecided: The Reliable Romanticizing of Unplanned Parenthood
The temptation to chalk our decisions up to the whims of some larger, intangible force—God, evolution, DNA, nature, life—is a powerful one.
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Digital Crackdowns on the Sex Trade Can Put Sex Workers at Risk
Raiding sex worker websites may look good for law enforcement—but it can push sex workers further underground.
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Raising the Minimum Wage Would Be the Best Black Friday Deal
Black Friday is a good time to reflect on the need for a bigger minimum wage.
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Red Handed: Kristen R. Ghodsee on Sex and Socialism
Why Women Have Better Sex Under Socialism highlights the stories of feminists and socialists who worked to make women’s lives better under socialism, while pointing to ways we can adapt their lessons for the future.
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No Welcome Mat: The Problem with Houselessness Policies
Instead of shaming people without homes, states should create programs that focus on securing housing for people.
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Trump’s Anti-Trans Policy Efforts Aren’t New—and Their History Is Horrifying
The transition from Weimar to Nazi Germany and Obama-era to Trump-era United States have striking similarities.
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Ending Voter Suppression Is the Only Way to Stop the GOP
Since the Supreme Court decimated key parts of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 in 2013, conservative legislatures have continued targeting low-income communities of color, elders, disabled people, students, and other key Democratic constituencies.
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Queering the Midterms: 2018’s Barrier-Breaking LGBTQ Candidates
While Democrats’ failed to regain the Senate, this certainly feels like a rainbow wave.
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