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Explainers
Ronan Farrow, NBC News, and how the network missed the Harvey Weinstein story, explainedRonan Farrow, NBC News, and how the network missed the Harvey Weinstein story, explained
Explainers

Farrow and NBC have different versions of how the network missed the blockbuster story that helped kick-start the #MeToo movement.

By Emily Stewart
Politics
Mollie Tibbetts’ father implores people to stop using her as a “pawn” in immigration debatesMollie Tibbetts’ father implores people to stop using her as a “pawn” in immigration debates
Politics

Rob Tibbetts was responding, in part, to another Des Moines Register op-ed from Donald Trump Jr. about his daughter’s death.

By Emily Stewart
Explainers
Urban Meyer and Ohio State care more about a game than victims of domestic violenceUrban Meyer and Ohio State care more about a game than victims of domestic violence
Explainers

A “winningest” football coach ignored a decade of signs that his assistant coach was abusing his wife.

By Laura McGann
Critics say Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez can’t hang with the intellectual heavyweights ... in Congress
Politics

Male politicians aren’t told to put training wheels back on after a fact check.

By Laura McGann
Politics
The first openly transgender gubernatorial nominee from a major party is getting death threatsThe first openly transgender gubernatorial nominee from a major party is getting death threats
Politics

She says the Trump administration bears some of the blame.

By Anna North
Women are running — and winning — in 2018
Martha McSally is the rare Republican woman putting gender at the forefront of her campaignMartha McSally is the rare Republican woman putting gender at the forefront of her campaign
Women are running — and winning — in 2018

Others in the GOP have sidestepped the issue.

By Li Zhou
Culture
9 months after Louis C.K. confessed to sexually harassing women, he’s performing again9 months after Louis C.K. confessed to sexually harassing women, he’s performing again
Culture

Louis C.K. made a surprise appearance at the Comedy Cellar on Sunday night.

By Constance Grady
Louis C.K. is another man creeping back from #MeToo jail
Politics

Celebrities accused of sexual misconduct aren’t being “ruined” by accusers.

By Laura McGann
Gender
California approves a law that helps sexual harassment survivors sue employersCalifornia approves a law that helps sexual harassment survivors sue employers
Gender

#MeToo is rewriting the rules that have allowed companies to hide widespread sexual misconduct.

By Alexia Fernández Campbell
Business & Finance
Tesla fans have found a new person to blame for Elon Musk’s troubles: his girlfriendTesla fans have found a new person to blame for Elon Musk’s troubles: his girlfriend
Business & Finance

Grimes is the latest in a long line of women to be blamed for their husbands’ or boyfriends’ professional struggles.

By Emily Stewart
Politics
Why the gender discrimination lawsuit against Nike is so significantWhy the gender discrimination lawsuit against Nike is so significant
Politics

Women who worked at Nike are suing over pay discrimination. Their demands are critical in a broader fight.

By Alexia Fernández Campbell
Politics
Trump calling Omarosa a “dog” isn’t just racist or sexist. It’s part of a pattern.Trump calling Omarosa a “dog” isn’t just racist or sexist. It’s part of a pattern.
Politics

The president lashes out at a lot of people, but his harshest attacks often fall on black women.

By P.R. Lockhart
Culture
Lindsay Lohan says that #MeToo accusers are doing it “for the attention” and look “weak”Lindsay Lohan says that #MeToo accusers are doing it “for the attention” and look “weak”
Culture

In a new interview, Lohan contributes to harmful rhetoric about sexual assault.

By Karen Han
Women are running — and winning — in 2018
It’s official: women have been nominated for a record number of House seatsIt’s official: women have been nominated for a record number of House seats
Women are running — and winning — in 2018

Democratic women notched a bunch of victories on Tuesday, making this the biggest year for women on the ballot in history.

By Li Zhou
Gender
Argentina’s historic vote to decriminalize abortion, explainedArgentina’s historic vote to decriminalize abortion, explained
Gender

Argentina’s Senate is debating a bill that decriminalizes abortion. It probably won’t become law, but activists say it’s a victory regardless.

By Emily Stewart
Politics
Tuesday is Black Women’s Equal Pay Day. Here’s what you should know about the gap.Tuesday is Black Women’s Equal Pay Day. Here’s what you should know about the gap.
Politics

On average, black women had to work 20 months to match what a white man made in 12.

By P.R. Lockhart
Explainers
Americans want paid parental leave. The Rubio-Ivanka plan is a sorry attempt.Americans want paid parental leave. The Rubio-Ivanka plan is a sorry attempt.
Explainers

Republicans messed up their chance to score an easy political victory.

By Alexia Fernández Campbell
Politics
A leader in the fight to protect Roe v. Wade lays out the plan to stop Brett KavanaughA leader in the fight to protect Roe v. Wade lays out the plan to stop Brett Kavanaugh
Politics

NARAL president Ilyse Hogue explains the strategy for protecting abortion rights in the Supreme Court and in the states.

By Emily Stewart
Gender
Seagram’s heiress arrested for role in controversial “sex cult”Seagram’s heiress arrested for role in controversial “sex cult”
Gender

Clare Bronfman is allegedly a leader in Nxvim, the controversial sex organization that also claims Allison Mack as one of its members

By Tara Isabella Burton
Culture
R. Kelly released a 19-minute song called “I Admit.” It doesn’t admit much.R. Kelly released a 19-minute song called “I Admit.” It doesn’t admit much.
Culture

In a lengthy new track, R. Kelly (sorta) addresses those sex cult rumors and (mostly) feels sorry for himself.

By Constance Grady
The waves of feminism, and why people keep fighting over them, explained
Explainers

If you have no idea which wave of feminism we’re in right now, read this.

By Constance Grady
Politics
The Trump administration isn’t defending women’s choices on breastfeeding. It’s attacking them.The Trump administration isn’t defending women’s choices on breastfeeding. It’s attacking them.
Politics

The Trump administration’s anti-science breastfeeding stance, explained.

By Emily Stewart
Gender
LaCroix sparkling water CEO accused of “unwanted touching” by 2 male pilotsLaCroix sparkling water CEO accused of “unwanted touching” by 2 male pilots
Gender

The case makes clear that harassment is about power.

By Libby Nelson
Politics
Susan Collins says she won’t support a Supreme Court nominee who’s hostile to Roe v. WadeSusan Collins says she won’t support a Supreme Court nominee who’s hostile to Roe v. Wade
Politics

She also says she trusts Gorsuch and Roberts won’t overturn it.

By Emily Stewart
Research shows electing women makes a real difference in people’s lives
Politics

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s victory could be part of an important phenomenon.

By Sarah Kliff
World Politics
Iranian women watched the World Cup in a stadium for the first time in nearly 40 yearsIranian women watched the World Cup in a stadium for the first time in nearly 40 years
World Politics

But the ban restricting women from attending men’s sporting events is still officially intact.

By Madeleine Ngo
Culture
A month after accusations of sexual misconduct, Junot Díaz is more or less unscathedA month after accusations of sexual misconduct, Junot Díaz is more or less unscathed
Culture

In May, the writer was accused of forcibly kissing a woman. But he’s retained his institutional clout.

By Constance Grady
Politics
No one knows the economic cost of sexual harassment. These senators want to find out.No one knows the economic cost of sexual harassment. These senators want to find out.
Politics

They’re calling on the Government Accountability Office to look into the matter.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Women are running for office in record numbers. In corporate America, they’re losing ground.Women are running for office in record numbers. In corporate America, they’re losing ground.
Politics

The number of women CEOs of Fortune 500 companies has dropped by 25 percent.

By Emily Stewart
Politics
A feminist philosopher makes the case against Jordan PetersonA feminist philosopher makes the case against Jordan Peterson
Politics

Peterson sounds like a stereotypical postmodernist.

By Sean Illing
Culture
Harvey Weinstein pleads not guilty to sexual assault chargesHarvey Weinstein pleads not guilty to sexual assault charges
Culture

Weinstein is charged with two counts of rape and one criminal sex act.

By Constance Grady
Politics
The Equal Rights Amendment’s surprise comeback, explainedThe Equal Rights Amendment’s surprise comeback, explained
Politics

If one more state ratifies the Equal Rights Amendment, it could make it into the Constitution — maybe.

By Emily Stewart
Gender
Sex workers cannot solve the problem of angry, misogynistic menSex workers cannot solve the problem of angry, misogynistic men
Gender

I’ve worked alongside sex workers for years. They shouldn’t (and can’t) help “incels.”

By Lux Alptraum
Gender
Evangelical women are calling out a leader’s sexism. It’s a huge moment for #MeToo.Evangelical women are calling out a leader’s sexism. It’s a huge moment for #MeToo.
Gender

Paige Patterson was fired from his post at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary president after sexism controversy

By Tara Isabella Burton
Explainers
The horrifying sexual misconduct allegations against Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens, explainedThe horrifying sexual misconduct allegations against Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens, explained
Explainers

He resigned after incredibly disturbing accusations of intimidation and sexual assault.

By Dylan Matthews
Politics
A Harvard economics researcher has been accused of making “sexually inappropriate” commentsA Harvard economics researcher has been accused of making “sexually inappropriate” comments
Politics

Roland Fryer is accused of creating a hostile work environment at his Harvard lab.

By Jen Kirby
Culture
Harvey Weinstein’s arrest matters — but it’s only a startHarvey Weinstein’s arrest matters — but it’s only a start
Culture

Hollywood has a lot of work ahead to ensure Weinstein’s arrest isn’t just symbolic.

By Alissa Wilkinson and Emily St. James
Explainers
“What did you make at your last job?”: why the salary question is bad for women and people of color“What did you make at your last job?”: why the salary question is bad for women and people of color
Explainers

States and cities are barring companies from asking candidates the question — and businesses are starting to fight back.

By Alexia Fernández Campbell
Technology
Facebook’s plan to stop revenge porn may be even creepier than revenge pornFacebook’s plan to stop revenge porn may be even creepier than revenge porn
Technology

To halt revenge porn, potential victims may have to submit their own nudes to Facebook.

By Aja Romano
The Big Idea
How domestic abusers use smartphones to spy on their partnersHow domestic abusers use smartphones to spy on their partners
The Big Idea

There’s more creepy spyware out there than you think — and regulating it is a legal and technological challenge.

By Nicki Dell, Karen Levy, Damon McCoy, and Thomas Ristenpart