Sex and Gender

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4 Measures in the Defense Authorization Bill That Are Good for Women

Now let's see if the House strips them out.

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| Wed Dec. 5, 2012 3:57 PM PST
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Transgender People Want Shrinks to Stop Calling Them Crazy

But will the new diagnosis from the American Psychiatric Association cause them other trouble?

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| Wed Dec. 5, 2012 4:00 AM PST
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Why Do We Tolerate Sexist Jerks in Show Biz?

The Chris Brown Twitter skirmish is just a symptom of our ambivalence toward celebrities who behave badly.

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| Mon Dec. 3, 2012 4:00 AM PST
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7 Ways Women and Girls Are Stereotyped, Sexualized, and Underrepresented on Screen

New report highlights staggering gender disparities in film and TV—even children's shows.

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| Fri Nov. 30, 2012 10:10 AM PST

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Servicewomen Sue Dept. of Defense Over Ban on Combat Roles

Will women finally break the "brass ceiling"?

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| Tue Nov. 27, 2012 2:03 PM PST
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Why It Sucks to Be a Woman in the Video Game Industry

Coders, animators, and others sound off on Twitter about gaming's sexist job culture.

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| Tue Nov. 27, 2012 1:11 PM PST
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In Michigan, a Tax Break for Fetuses?

Lawmakers introduce a plan to include fetuses as "dependents" after 12 weeks of gestation.

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| Tue Nov. 27, 2012 4:00 AM PST

Ohio GOP's Election Lesson: We Should Go After Planned Parenthood Again!

The GOP revives an effort to take away family planning and education funds from the state's 32 Planned Parenthood providers.

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| Wed Nov. 21, 2012 4:00 AM PST
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19 Percent of Congress Is Female. Why Not Half?

Congress will include a record number of women in 2013. Here's why there aren't more.

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| Tue Nov. 20, 2012 4:00 AM PST

The Internet Gets Its Slut-Shaming Kicks Over Paula Broadwell

Apparently it was all that hot chick's fault for seducing the general.

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| Mon Nov. 12, 2012 1:45 PM PST
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60 Percent of Women in Congress Were Girl Scouts

Is there some magic ingredient in their cookies?

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| Mon Nov. 12, 2012 4:00 AM PST

Charts: Ladyparts Strike Back

Check out all the record-breaking wins by the women of our next Congress.

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| Fri Nov. 9, 2012 4:00 AM PST

The Republican Rape Caucus Crumbles

Surprise! It turns out that apologizing for sexual assault is a terrible way to win an election.

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| Wed Nov. 7, 2012 2:18 PM PST

2012: The Year of the Woman Senator

A record number of women—though still fewer than 20 percent—are headed to the upper chamber.

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| Tue Nov. 6, 2012 10:48 PM PST
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Richard "God's Will" Mourdock Won't Be a Senator

Democrat Joe Donnelly beats ladyparts foe Mourdock in a tight Indiana race.

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| Tue Nov. 6, 2012 8:53 PM PST
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Election 2012: Do Crazy Rape Comments Really Matter?

A look at the election prospects of Todd "Legitimate Rape" Akin and Richard "God Intended" Mourdock.

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| Mon Nov. 5, 2012 3:24 PM PST

What Would a Romney Victory Mean for Reproductive Rights?

Here are eight ways a Romney-Ryan administration could interfere with your access to reproductive health care.

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| Sat Nov. 3, 2012 3:00 AM PDT

Charts: The Voter Guide for Your Ladyparts

Eleven reasons why every woman should vote on Tuesday.

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| Fri Nov. 2, 2012 3:00 AM PDT

The 9 Most Anti-Science Candidates in America

These House and Senate candidates don't like that book learnin'.

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| Tue Oct. 30, 2012 3:00 AM PDT

Charts: Women Are Backing Obama by the Binderful

A growing gender gap could be the key to the White House—for both parties.

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| Thu Oct. 25, 2012 3:00 AM PDT