Phoebe Maltz Bovy

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Donald Trump made them realize their dumb luck in life. Now what?

The neo-Nazi violence in Charlottesville highlighted the threat against Jews in Trump's America. Why do progressives struggle to recognize that?

Privilege is best understood not as a real trait, but a construction: Anyone can be “privileged” if it suits someone else’s argument.

The backlash against a culture that requires women to be perfect.

What Lionel Shriver got right—and wrong—in her controversial speech about political correctness in literature.

On the subtle sexism of men who praise experiences over stuff.

The law should apply to all, everywhere, equally.

America needs a new national story.

Calling him out on his bigotry is futile.

In the wake of insensitivity, we should redirect our attention in productive, positive ways.

On the intersection of feminism and gender fluidity.

In a recent speech to AIPAC, Trump pandered to "Jewish peoplehood anxieties."

But their mindless acceptance of his bigotry is unforgivable.

For writers, socioeconomic class is still hard to talk about.