The competition for the presidency, between the only son of a “strongman” and a widow, resonates with the enduring friction between a woman-centered native culture and the infrastructure of patriarchal political dynasties bred by colonialism in the Philippines.
Despite an undeniable record, she was still subjected to transparent provocation.
Robin explores post-Roe v. Wade realities if we lose reproductive rights, and finds a vast network of underground abortion providers and devices. Special Guest: Jessica Bruder, writer of “The Abortion Underground” in the May edition of The Atlantic.
Putin promotes traditional masculine tropes but fails to realize that performative masculinity is not a strength but a vulnerability.
On March 9, the Mississippi House of Representatives killed a bill that would have allowed mothers to keep Medicaid coverage for a year after giving birth.
Her confirmation hearings showed an extraordinary contrast between Jackson’s worthiness and judicial temperament, and Republican senators’ tirades and temper tantrums.
South Korean politics took a right-wing, anti-feminist turn during the presidential election in early March.
On March 8, while many celebrated International Women’s Day, Guatemala’s Congress approved the “Ley para la Protección de la Vida y la Familia” (Law for the Protection of Life and Family), which would punish abortion with up to 10 years in prison.
The confirmation hearings for Judge Ketanji Brown-Jackson are drawing both ugly and inspiring memories for Latinos
Topolansky’s resignation is meaningful to many Uruguayans, especially Uruguayan women in politics, because Topolansky was a pioneer in this sphere in the country.
Robin explores "streaming war," the devastation of Ukraine, and the powerfully moving (but also shamefully racist) response to the tragic invasion. Plus, an analysis of Biden's first State of the Union speech.
The Colombian Constitucional Court made history on February 21 by decriminalizing abortion until the 24th week of pregnancy.
On January 27, Xiomara Castro was sworn into office, becoming the first woman president in Honduran history.
In January, the new president of Chile, Gabriel Boric, named a majority-female cabinet.
During Black History Month, at a time when Black history is being banned in schools, we remember the mothers of the reparations movement.
The Texas abortion bill SB8, which passed on September 1, 2021, prohibits and criminalizes abortion after a fetus’ heartbeat is detected.
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