Jezebel Isn’t Who You Think She Is
The biblical royal, married to King Ahab, is portrayed in speeches—most recently by Hillary Clinton—as a corrupt and “loose” woman. But as with many powerful women, we’ve got her all wrong.
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Will This California Law End Freelance Work?
AB 5, which goes into effect this year, is meant to penalize abusive employers like Uber and Lyft, but it’s poised to set a dangerous precedent that could affect many part-time workers—especially women and people of color.
Will SCOTUS Write LGBTQ Bigotry Into Law?
On Tuesday, the Court heard opening arguments about whether LGB and trans people are worthy of anti-discrimination protections. The outcome will impact us all.
The Paradox of “No Kill” Animal Welfare Policies
Julián Castro was the first presidential candidate to propose one this election season. But even the most ambitious no-kill legislation can’t tackle the nuanced problem that requires equally nuanced solutions.
Kavanaugh Is the Manifestation of the Party of Bad Ideas
The SCOTUS pick, like Trump himself, did not happen in a void. Their rise has been long planned by the GOP.
Clarence Thomas Is Not a Cautionary Tale. He’s Kavanaugh’s Template
Anita Hill showed us nearly 30 years ago that women who make sexual harassment and assault allegations against powerful men are shamed and blamed. Post-#MeToo, will Dr. Christine Blasey Ford show us much the same?
These Activists Are Showing Us What Democracy Looks Like
The Dems might not be able to stop Kavanaugh's SCOTUS appointment, but these women have risked arrest as if our lives depend on it. Because they do.
Is “Religious Liberty” More Important Than Our Civil Rights?
There’s a terrifying history of religious bias becoming law, and with Trump in office and Kavanaugh being put forth to join the Supreme Court, things can only get worse.
Religious “Liberty” Is Rooted In Fear
Most Americans support same-sex marriage, safe and legal abortion, and birth control. Which is why evangelicals like Jeff Sessions and Mike Pence are digging in: They're terrified they're losing ground everywhere.
We’ve Entered a New Age of McCarthyism
While Trump walks back and forth on his treasonous alliance with Russia, government employees like Peter Strzok are being tarred and feathered for daring to have an opinion.