Latest articles by Nona Willis Aronowitz
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The War on Women: Surrendered (For Now)
Something happened last night besides a surprisingly speedy Barack Obama victory: The war on women suffered major setbacks.
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Why This New Yorker's Vote Counts More Than Ever
For the first time since I stepped into a ballot box, I'm going to feel like my vote will make a difference. I haven't always felt this way.
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Will Hurricane Sandy Finally Get Us Talking About Climate Change?
Yesterday, New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg endorsed President Obama in an editorial for Bloomberg View, writing that Hurricane Sandy had brought the issue of climate change into “stark relief.” He continued: “Our climate is changing. And
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Hurricane Sandy Is All About Politics
On the surface, it would appear that Hurricane Sandy, the superstorm affecting 900 miles of the Eastern Coast, has halted the presidential campaign in its tracks.
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Meet the Only Pro-Choice Woman Running for Governor
In an election rife with discussion of abortion, birth control, rape, and equal pay, it's hard to believe that Maggie Hassan is the only pro-choice woman running for governor, in the battleground state of New Hampshire.
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Who's Funnier, Mitt Romney or Barack Obama? (And Does It Matter?)
Last Thursday, Mitt Romney and Barack Obama were in the same room again, in a decidedly less combative mode than the debate stage two days prior. They were giving a pair of joke-laden speeches at the 67th Annual Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Di
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Pills and Pocketbooks: Why Obama's Debate Pitch to Women Matters
These are not just women's issues, said a much feistier Obama during last nights presidential debate. These are family issues. These are economic issues.
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The Real Winner of Last Night's Debate? Martha Raddatz
Last night, during a post-debate cocktail, I said it: "Martha for president."
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Five Lady Candidates to Watch: Election Countdown Edition
With less than a month to election day, we’re checking in with some of the most fascinating candidates and closest races.
