Posts Tagged Mother Jones

By Alexandra Brodsky • 10 years ago

Chart of the Day: Women in the Olympics

In previous years we’ve covered why the Olympics aren’t exactly a feminist institution, even though the competitions show up some pretty bad ass ladies. I had no idea, though, that the games — and particularly the Winter Olympics — were so resistant to including women for such a goddamn long time. After the jump, check out this chart from Mother Jones illustrating women’s long struggle to compete.

In previous years we’ve covered why the Olympics aren’t exactly a feminist institution, even though the competitions show up some pretty bad ass ladies. I had no idea, though, that the games — ...
By Katie Halper • 10 years ago

Map of the Day: Is abortion insurance coverage banned where you live?

As we covered before, bans on insurance coverage of abortion have become a popular anti-choice tactic in recent years. Twenty-four states have banned Obamacare plans from covering abortion. But an anti-choicer’s work is never done and now states are prohibiting all private insurance plans from covering the procedure.

As we covered before, bans on insurance coverage of abortion have become a popular anti-choice tactic in recent years. Twenty-four states have banned Obamacare plans from covering abortion. But an anti-choicer’s work is ...
By Katie Halper • 11 years ago

Big pharma’s latest secret: the morning after pill may not work if you weigh over 165 pounds

The morning after pill may be less effective on women who weigh 165 pounds or more; it may be totally ineffective on women who weigh 176 pounds or more; in Europe, the morning after pill is not recommended for women who weigh 165 pounds or more. So why doesn’t the average American woman know that her emergency contraception might not work? 

The morning after pill may be less effective on women who weigh 165 pounds or more; it may be totally ineffective on women who weigh 176 pounds or more; in Europe, the morning after pill is ...
By Alexandra Brodsky • 11 years ago

House passes 20-week abortion ban

Yesterday evening the House of Representatives passed the “Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act,” a ban on legal abortions 20 weeks or more after fertilization based on dubious evidence that fetuses can feel pain during the second trimester. Sound unconstitutional? That’s because it is; courts have struck down similar state-wide bans in Arizona and Idaho (and temporarily delayed a similar measure in Georgia) based on Supreme Court precedent.

We don’t yet need to gear up for a legal fight on this the national ban, though, because it won’t become law this time around: the Senate isn’t pro-choice, but it is unlikely to even ...

Yesterday evening the House of Representatives passed the “Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act,” a ban on legal abortions 20 weeks or more after fertilization based on dubious evidence that fetuses can feel pain ...
By Alexandra Brodsky • 11 years ago

Daily Feminist Cheat Sheet

MoJo’s five female vocalists to watch in 2013.

Amanda Marcotte on a new low for the anti-choice movement.

Happy President’s Day!

Today is also Toni Morrison’s birthday.

Michigan Republicans have introduced a bill to require mandatory transvaginal ultrasounds (a.k.a. state-enforced rape) before abortions.

Beautiful photos of female workers during WWII.

The privilege of the unkempt… for men only, of course.

State funding cuts have forced Planned Parenthood Wisconsin to shut down four clinics.

Danica Patrick wins the pole position for the Daytona 500. (In other news, Alexandra Brodsky learns what the pole position is.)

Bitch on Beyonce’s new documentary.

Proposals for the NWSA’s fall conference are due on Wednesday!

Flyover Feminism interviewed

MoJo’s five female vocalists to watch in 2013.

Amanda Marcotte on a new low for the anti-choice movement.

Happy President’s Day!

Today is also Toni Morrison’s birthday.

Michigan Republicans have introduced a bill to require ...

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By Vanessa • 12 years ago

Reactions to Mitt Romney’s 47 percent write-off, in GIFS

In response to this leaked video you’ve all seen by now of Mitt Romney telling wealthy donors that 47 percent of the country won’t take responsibility for their own lives. (And inspired by Ann.)

WHEN I WATCHED THE ROMNEY CAMPAIGN IMPLODE 


WHEN MITT ROMNEY HEARD ABOUT THE VIDEO BEING LEAKED


WHEN ROMNEY’S CAMPAIGN STAFF WATCHED HIM SAY NEARLY HALF OF THE COUNTRY BELIEVE THEY’RE VICTIMS

WHEN ROMNEY’S SURROGATES WATCHED HIM SAY HIS JOB ISN’T TO WORRY ABOUT 47 PERCENT OF THE PEOPLE


WHEN THE REPUBLICAN PARTY FOUND OUT THE HOST OF THE FUNDRAISER OFTEN HOSTS SEX PARTIES



WHEN LATINOS HEARD HIM JOKE THAT BEING LATINO WOULD HAVE GIVEN HIM ...

In response to this leaked video you’ve all seen by now of Mitt Romney telling wealthy donors that 47 percent of the country won’t take responsibility for their own lives. (And inspired by Ann.)

WHEN ...