Kathy Spillar

State-sanctioned cruelty is revealing itself as a governing strategy that treats certain lives as expendable. It’s a heavy time in the U.S. Early in the month, we learned of the death of Dr. Janell Green Smith, a certified nurse-midwife and doctor of nurs... See more

Welcome to 2026! Here at Ms., we’re looking forward to the new year, prepared for the battles ahead, from Capitol Hill and the Supreme Court, to statehouses and ballot boxes, workplaces and classrooms. And if 2025 taught us anything, it’s that women will ... See more

Since Trump’s inauguration in January, we’ve seen a barrage of attacks on the rights of women, immigrants and undocumented people, people of color and LGBTQ+ people. The cruelty that the administration has shown has been astounding to witness. But the res... See more

Is the Trump administration targeting transgender young people to distract from the healthcare disaster unfolding for millions of families? Congressional discussions on extending the Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits, which are set to expire Dec. 31, ... See more

Women make the holidays happen, even as policymakers undermine the programs meant to support families. As you read this, I hope you are doing so surrounded by friends and family, perhaps enjoying a brief respite from work, school or daily life. Holidays a... See more