Finally, a Frank Conversation About Women's Health
Women’s health is rarely discussed, and doing so frankly is a feminist act. Periods? Gross! society tells us. Vaginal…
Private Messages Reveal the Cis Journalist Groupthink Behind Trans Media Narratives
Over the past few years, Jesse Singal has become a leading public intellectual and one of the most prominent…
Believe the Provocateur
Kevin Williamson’s short-lived tenure at The Atlantic came to an end on Thursday, after editor-in-chief Jeffrey…
Conservative Ding-Dong Gets to Talk About Abortion Now
If you’re in media, you’ve heard no end of groans and uproar over the past few weeks about the Atlantic’s new far-right…
The Atlantic Asks: Can Marine Le Pen Have It All?
Marine Le Pen, the leader of France’s National Front, is the face of European xenophobia. Her policies are typical of…
You Probably Don't Want to Think About How President Trump Would Deal With Ebola, But Too Bad
A lengthy piece published by The Atlantic today explores what might happen when a White House that comports itself with…
Dry Shampoo Is Ruining Your Hair
Dry shampoo is one of those things that seems too good to be true because it is.
Why Are People Still Hung Up on Height in Relationships?
We're all aware that men are slightly taller than women, so it should follow that in hetero couples out in the world,…
You Might Be Happy But Your Life Is Still Meaningless
Turns out, even happiness isn't even a foolproof strategy for the good life. Sure, technically your life might be…
Death to Chivalry, Long Live Politeness!
Should we give chivalry another chance? No thanks. Chivalry is an archaic term that is only necessary if you think…
Finally, Someone Says It: Hookup Culture Is Good For Women
When we talk about "hookup culture" — the oft-lamented outcome of the sexual revolution, scourge of our era, and sole…
Big Brother Is Watching You: The New Wave of Weight-Loss Apps
The Atlantic's June cover story, "The Perfected Self," is about how infamous Harvard psychologist B. F. Skinner, who…
New TV Show Focuses On How You're Going To Be Alone Forever
In a recent issue of The Atlantic, Kate Bolick argues that the marriage is an ever-evolving social relationship and…
New Yorker Boycotted For Lack of Female Writers
Anne Hays noticed that the two most recent issues of the New Yorker featured almost exclusively essays and reporting by…
How Your "Dead White Girl" Television Is Made
The guy who falsely confessed to murdering JonBenet Ramsey, Casey Anthony's family, all things remotely related to…
Men Are Over. Except At The Top.
Is economic and social change fast disadvantaging men, creating a female-dominated society?
"Investing" In Your Closet Not Recommended By Actual Investment Experts
If you've opened a women's magazine recently, then you probably know what's in this season. "Investment" fashion!
The Sexy Secretary Takes All Comers, Including Vogue
Call it a policy charm offensive or the fruit of a long-suppressed desire to tell the world how much he resembles Lyle…
"Investing" In Your Closet Not Recommended By Actual Investment Experts
If you've opened a women's magazine recently, then you probably know what's in this season. "Investment" fashion! For…
Pregnant Woman Rebuts Abortion Blogger, Makes Ultimate Sacrifice By Avoiding Starbucks For Baby
Things seem to be tumbling along with our abortion blogging buddy at "What To Expect When You're Aborting." She told…