Stories by Jill Filipovic
Jill Filipovic is a lawyer in Manhattan who formerly served as the Gender and Reproductive Justice editor at AlterNet. More of her writing is available online at her blog, Feministe.
The murder of Dr. George Tiller is a logical outcome of increasingly violent rhetoric from pundits like Bill O'Reilly and radical pro-life groups.
Posted on Jun 1, 2009, Source: Comment Is Free
Each justice has their own identities, and these shape their judicial views. This seems to be controversial only if you aren't white and male.
Posted on May 26, 2009, Source: Comment Is Free
All around the world, abortion rights are increasingly seen as an individual choice, not an area for government intervention.
Posted on Jun 20, 2008, Source: AlterNet
Amanda Marcotte, author of
It's a Jungle Out There, tells you how to fight modern-day misogyny and have fun at the same time. Excerpt follows.
Posted on Apr 25, 2008, Source: AlterNet
On Super Tuesday, the feminist vote remains divided between Clinton and Obama -- but can the split be reconciled?
Posted on Feb 5, 2008, Source: AlterNet
It’s worth raising a glass to
Roe today -- but even more importantly, it’s time to get out and fight.
Posted on Jan 22, 2008, Source: AlterNet
College campuses are breeding grounds for HPV, the virus that can cause genital warts and cervical cancer. A new vaccine offers protection, but many students can't afford it.
Posted on Mar 13, 2007, Source: AlterNet