Special Coverage: Reproductive Justice and Gender

Election 08: Misogyny I Will Not Miss

Marie Cocco, Washington Post Writers Group. May 16, 2008.
When the Democratic primaries end, we might finally get a break from this country's orgiastic display of woman-hating.

From the blogs

Catcalling is NOT a Compliment

by Amanda Marcotte, Pandagon

CNN misses the point in its article about men catcalling women.

Take It - The 2008 Ask A Working Woman Survey

by Tula Connell, Firedoglake

Are women getting a raw deal in the workplace? Share your thoughts.

California Overturns Gay Marriage Ban

by Melissa McEwan, Shakesville

In a 4-3 decision, the court ruled that domestic partnerships are not a substitute for marriage.

HPV Vaccine Opponents Put Men At Risk Too

by Amanda Marcotte, Pandagon

A study linking HPV to oral cancer in men puts anti-choice advocates between a rock and a hard place.

Wash U Honors Anti-Feminist at Graduation

by Lindsay Beyerstein, Majikthise

Washington University honored conservative operative Phylis Schlafly with a degree at their 2008 commencement.

The Drug War: Still Racist After All These Years

by Bean , Lawyers, Guns and Money

The drug war is still being waged only on some people and on some drugs. In other words, it's still a racist crock.

"Ono" They Didn't

by Cara Kulwicki

Right-wing propagandists have used John Lennon's "Imagine" in a film without permission. Yoko Ono fights back.

Anti-Choicers Are Communists!

by Amanda Marcotte, Pandagon

Fun with red-baiting.

Mother of Two Soldiers Latest to Allege Rape, Cover-up by KBR

by Joshua Holland, AlterNet

Certainly appears to be a pattern ... how many more have gone unreported?

Pseudo-science Blames Coming Depression on Boobs

by Amanda Marcotte, Pandagon

Apparently, the patriarchy can do no wrong.

How Advertisers Psychologically Mug Women

Sheila Gibbons, Women's eNews. May 15, 2008.
Though women make 85 percent of all consumer purchases, marketers rarely recognize the extent of women's buying power, technical savvy or confidence.

The Terrifying Normalcy of Assaulting Women

Ann Jones, Tomdispatch.com. May 14, 2008.
In West Africa, the war against women doesn't end just because grim wars between men finally do.

Will Bush Crony Scott Bloch's Gay-Hating Finally Catch Up with Him?

Bill Berkowitz, Talk To Action. May 13, 2008.
The FBI is now investigating the man who declared war on equal protection for gays in federal workplaces.

Misogyny Rampant in the Armed Forces: 1 in 3 Military Women Experience Sexual Abuse

Nancy Van Ness, The Wip. May 12, 2008.
Speaking out against the war, female veterans describe regular abuse at the hands of their peers -- and the military's failure to address it.

Today, Honor Mothers World-Wide

MADRE, AlterNet. May 11, 2008.
Mothers across the globe are working for progressive change. MADRE, an international women's rights organizations, honors them this Mother's Day.

Sex Work vs. Trafficking: Understanding the Difference

Melissa Ditmore, RH Reality Check. May 10, 2008.
There are big differences between women trafficked into sexual slavery and voluntary sex workers. So why are we treating them the same?

Was It Easier Being a Mother in 1908?

Marilyn Gardner, Christian Science Monitor. May 10, 2008.
On the first Mother's Day 100 years ago, moms had a tough -- but rewarding -- job, just as they do today.

The Cards Are Stacked Against Mothers in America -- Here's How We Can Fix It

Don Hazen, AlterNet. May 10, 2008.
Joan Blades, founder of MomsRising.org, discusses bias against mothers in the workplace and the "mommy wars." (with video)

Anti-Feminist Backlash Out in Full Force

Katha Pollitt, The Nation. May 9, 2008.
Republican hegemony, conservative Christianity and misogynist media are taking their toll.

Our Media Have Been So Wrong for So Long

Jayne Lyn Stahl, AlterNet. May 9, 2008.
In his new book, E&P editor Greg Mitchell offers a stinging indictment of the media's complicity with Washington's war-marketing machine.

Let's Talk About Sex

Bonnie Zylbergold, American Sexuality Magazine. May 8, 2008.
A health educator uses hip-hop to talk to girls about gender and sexuality.

Satisfied Sex Worker or Domestic Trafficking Victim?

Kari Lydersen, AlterNet. May 8, 2008.
New legislation could expand the definition of trafficking to treat many sex workers as crime victims instead of criminals.

Anti-Choice Zealots Chase After Patients' Private Medical Records

Katherine Spillar, Ms. Magazine. May 7, 2008.
With anti-abortion forces bearing down on him, Dr. George Tiller fights for his patients' privacy -- and their lives.

Maternal Profiling

Anita Sarah Jackson, Huffington Post. May 7, 2008.
Moms across the country face workplace discrimination, but the media has been largely silent on the issue.

"Pro-Lifers" Protest Contraception

Cristina Page, RH Reality Check. May 6, 2008.
Birth control is the best way to lower the abortion rate. So why are anti-choicers rallying against it and claiming that "the pill kills babies"?

Child Care Gets a Special Mother's Day Promotion

Jill Hindenach, Women's eNews. May 5, 2008.
Child care is a long-neglected political issue. But this Mother's Day, a handful of advocates are putting it back on the radar screen.

Hillary Struggles Against Sexism But Regularly Plays Race Card

Betsy Reed, The Nation. May 2, 2008.
In the face of raw, media-driven misogyny, Clinton resorts to playing the race card and loses some women's support in the process.

The Female Condom: Sexual Freedom Doesn't Come Free

Lauren Sisson, RH Reality Check. April 30, 2008.
The freedom to practice safe sex remains elusive for many of the world's women. We must invest in making female condoms available and accessible.

"Women Are Being Beheaded for Taking Their Veil Off": Honor Killings On Rise in Iraq

Terri Judd, Independent UK. April 30, 2008.
In Basra alone, police acknowledge that 15 women a month are murdered for breaching Islamic dress codes. Others say the number is higher.

Yesterday's "Broad" Is Today's Kick-Ass Woman

Meta Wagner, PopMatters. April 30, 2008.
This species of woman is endangered because, to flourish, society must appreciate a zaftig figure, hard-won lines, and unapologetic strength.

On Sexist Media Coverage of Hillary Clinton

Jessica Wakeman, Huffington Post. April 29, 2008.
There are plenty of ways to criticize Hillary Clinton without resorting to sexism, but the mainstream media refuses to go beyond frat-boy commentary.

Help Us Write "The Gender Speech"

Marie Wilson, Huffington Post. April 29, 2008.
Gender equality will only become a reality when we all contribute our voices to it. Let's start now.

Misdiagnosis: Reproductive Health and Our Environment

Mariana Ruiz Firmat, make/shift. April 28, 2008.
If we want to foster healthy communities, we need to make connections between reproductive health, environmental toxins, and the food we eat.

The Abortion Conversation We Should Be Having

Lucinda Marshall, AlterNet. April 27, 2008.
Abortion is not an isolated issue of choice, but part of a complex set of issues that reproductive rights advocates need to address holistically.

New Oklahoma Law: Women Seeking Abortions Must Have Ultrasounds Against Their Will

Dana Stone, AlterNet. April 26, 2008.
Anti-choicers in Oklahoma have pushed through a bill that requires doctors to perform invasive ultrasounds, even if the patients say no.

Men of the Cloth: The Vatican Isn't So Far From Fundamentalist Mormonism

Katha Pollitt, The Nation. April 26, 2008.
When it comes to keeping women in their place, polygamous Mormon fundamentalists and the Pope have a lot in common.

Survival Guide for Life in a Sexist Society

Jill Filipovic, AlterNet. April 25, 2008.
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.

Victory Over Violence -- For Women and Men

Rob Okun, AlterNet. April 25, 2008.
V-Day reminds us that creating a world safe for women and girls means creating a world safe for boys and men. Now it's time for men to do their part.

Catholics and Contraception

Kathryn Joyce, RH Reality Check. April 24, 2008.
The Catholic church's anti-contraception stance continues to harm women around the world, even while the majority of Catholics reject it.

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