Many consider political polarization—the vast gap between Republicans and Democrats—to be a defining and ever-growing feature of American politics today. But an experiment called “America in One Room” set out to discover just how rigid and vast that gap is. Turns out: It’s not as solid or as wide as you may think.
Author: Kathy Spillar
Katherine Spillar is the Executive Editor of Ms., where she oversees editorial content and the Ms. Classroom program. Kathy also speaks to diverse audiences nationwide on a broad range of domestic and international feminist topics and appears frequently on television and radio. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Urban Studies from TCU and an Interdisciplinary Master’s of Science degree from Trinity University.
What “Kavanaugh’s Revenge” Means for 2020
Sunday marks one year since Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation to the Supreme Court. Conservative pundits and Republican officials predicted that Democrats who took a stand against the Supreme Court nominee would be punished at the polls. This take is dramatically flawed —and we have the polling to show it.
Inside the Fall 2019 Issue of Ms.
The fall issue of Ms. is a must-read. Here’s a glimpse inside.
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This is not the time for feminists to sit on the sidelines. Our latest issue goes inside the fights for our fundamental reproductive rights being waged in the U.S. and around the world.
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Ten Years Later, We’re Still Fighting Anti-Abortion Extremism
Ten years ago today, I received a frantic call early in the morning. Dr. George Tiller, one the abortion providers most targeted by anti-abortion extremists, had been shot and killed.
The Ms. Q&A: Nancy Pelosi Emerges Victorious
“What I would say to women and girls here and around the world: Be not afraid. Be ready for whatever opportunities come along, and know how important your contribution is, because when women succeed, everyone succeeds.”
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Holding the Line for Women
Inspired by the massive Women’s March movement, encouraged by feminist organizations and energized by passionate volunteers, record numbers of women candidates—many of them first-timers—stepped forward to run for office in the midterm elections. And they won in historic numbers.
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