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.
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.
Feminists Go on the Offensive as Supreme Court Decides Monumental Abortion Case, June Medical Services v. Russo
This Wednesday, March 4, the Supreme Court will hear arguments in the Louisiana case June v. Russo, in which the court will once again review an unnecessary state law that requires doctors performing abortions to have hospital admitting privileges near their clinic.
The Power of Women’s Votes, 100 Years Later
As the high-stakes elections of 2020 take shape and the Equal Rights Amendment nears final ratification, women voters will be the key to securing women’s rights.
Inside the Winter 2020 Issue of Ms.
2020 is going to be an exciting and impactful year for the feminist movement. And the winter issue of Ms. is a must-read to be sure you’re informed and ready to fight back in the year ahead.
Fuel Our Critical Reporting on the Equal Rights Amendment
Ms. intends to ensure that feminists’ views on the ERA and on the problems facing the country and the nation’s political leadership are not side-lined. We can only meet these and other challenges that lie ahead in 2020 with your support,
Keep Ms. on the Front Lines in 2020
Ms. intends to ensure that feminist views on solutions to the problems facing the country are not side-lined in 2020. But we can’t do it without you.
Leave a Legacy with Ms.
For almost 50 years, Ms. has been reporting, rebelling and truth-telling the stories of women’s lives. To lay the foundation for another historic 50 years, we are inviting you to join the Ms. Legacy Circle.
What Ms. Wants Debate Moderators to Ask the 2020 Presidential Candidates
Too many questions of concern to women and feminists go unasked at presidential debates. In advance of tonight’s presidential debate, we have some suggestions for the moderators.
No Time Limit on Equality
On November 13, the House Judiciary Committee passed H.J. Res 79, a resolution that would remove the arbitrary time limit for the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment.
This is Proof: Voters Can Agree on Solutions to the Country’s Problems
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.