Every Friday, Ms. executive editor Kathy Spillar breaks down the week’s biggest stories, offering commentary. This weekly letter from the editor recaps critical developments in U.S. and global feminism—alongside the latest Ms. must-reads—right as they unfold.
Author: Kathy Spillar
Katherine Spillar is the executive editor of Ms., where she oversees editorial content and the Ms. in the Classroom program.
The Ms. Must-Read: “What Kind of America Will This Be?”
Every week, Ms. executive editor Kathy Spillar breaks down the week’s biggest stories, offering commentary. This weekly letter from the editor recaps critical developments in U.S. and global feminism—alongside the latest Ms. must-reads—right as they unfold.
This Is What Democracy Looks Like: Ms. Winter 2021 Issue Ushers in New Era in Gender Equality
The latest issue of Ms. celebrates and explores the transformational shift to a new era of gender equality, with feminist women holding some of the most consequential levers of power.
For the first time in U.S. history, the presidential Cabinet appointments will reach gender parity; the House of Representatives is led by a feminist woman speaker, and feminists chair some of the most powerful committees, including the Appropriations and the Oversight and Reform committees; and Kamala Harris will be the first woman and first Black and South Asian to be vice president.
Here’s a glimpse at what you’ll find inside the upcoming Winter issue.
The Feminist Majority Mourns the Death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
“Her work for gender equality will live forever,” said Eleanor Smeal, president of the Feminist Majority.
“It is time to hear what the voters have to say. Any efforts to pack the Supreme Court and ignore the will of the American people will be extremely costly to the GOP,” said Kathy Spillar, executive director of the Feminist Majority.
Inside the Fall Issue of Ms.
In our expanded Fall 2020 issue, we examine how the ongoing battle over voting rights will have an impact on the country’s ability to hold fair elections during a pandemic, as well as on the difference women will make as voters and candidates.
Join the Ms. community today and you’ll get this expanded Fall election issue delivered straight to your mailbox.
Introducing the Ms. Podcast: “On the Issues” With Michele Goodwin
You read Ms. online and in print. You follow along on social media. Now, keep up with the feminist movement and even more of Ms.’s substantive, unique reporting with your new favorite podcast.
Trailer available now!
Coronavirus Pandemic Signals a Critical Moment for Women’s Equality
Just like public radio stations, we depend on our supporters and readers to keep Ms. strong. It’s only with the support of dedicated individuals like you that Ms. can remain fiercely independent.
Letter from the Editors
We’re still reeling from the tragedy—the increasing number of cases of COVID-19, the increasing number of deaths, the increasing anxiety and feelings of helplessness. By the time you read this, the numbers of sick and dying will only be greater and the losses more tragic. These are difficult times for us all. And yet, we continue.
Inside the Spring 2020 Issue
We were at work on our latest issue of Ms. magazine when the world changed suddenly. As we go to print, we’re still reeling from the tragedy—the increasing numbers of people sickened by the disease, the increasing numbers of deaths, the increasing anxiety and feelings of helplessness. And yet, we continue.
This Election Season, Ms. Has Eyes on the Gender Gap—Past and Present
The gender gap is now a firmly established factor in U.S. elections, driving the outcome of races from local city councils and county boards to Congress and the presidency.