A Journal of Ideas

Feminism

When the Personal Was Political

Second-wave feminists meant business—but they had a lot of fun at it, too.

By Jill Filipovic

Winter 2025, No. 75 – 15 MIN READ

Life After (?) Roe

If the Supreme Court does what we expect, what comes next for abortion rights in this country? A roundtable featuring Michele Goodwin, Frances Kissling, Monica McLemore, and Jacqueline Ayers. Moderated by Anna Louie Sussman.

Spring 2022, No. 64 – 33 MIN READ

Why the Gender Wage Gap Persists

Feminist economics has challenged key assumptions of neoclassical economics and had real impact. But there is much more work to do.

By Nancy Folbre

Winter 2022, No. 63 – 38 MIN READ

Can Women Save America?

Summer 2020, No. 57 – 3 MIN READ

A Woman Can Be President, Right?

Feminists were devastated last November. But it’s not fated to be this way forever. A response to Susan Madrak and Kathleen Geier.

By Letty Cottin Pogrebin

Fall 2017, No. 46 – 12 MIN READ