Gender equity

How did the Times run a story suggesting, without basis, that voter bias may have played a material role in Chris Quinn’s dismal third place showing in New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary? Missing: a willingness to confront the substantive reasons why voters rejected Quinn. Ever hear of the dictatorial way in which she ran the City Council?

No, the Constitution still doesn't say that equality of rights shall not be denied by the U.S. or by any state on account of sex.

Experts say that the cost of the failure of many states to have a variety of commonsense public health programs in place is being borne disproportionately by women.

Experts say that the cost of the failure of many states to have a variety of commonsense public health programs in place is being borne disproportionately by women.

New study shows shocking, regionally focused departure from upward trend in life expectancy.

Alan Guttmacher Institute study shows 24 percent increase in use of chemical (as opposed to surgical) abortion technique at same time as ratio of pregnancies ending in abortion remained steady.