
Jill Filipovic
senior political writer
Jill Filipovic is a contributing writer for cosmopolitan.com. She is the author of OK Boomer, Let's Talk: How My Generation Got Left Behind and The H-Spot: The Feminist Pursuit of Happiness. A weekly CNN columnist and a contributing writer for the New York Times, she is also a lawyer.

Trumpās Message to People Without Fancy College Degrees: Youāre Dumb
His comments about college at the first presidential debate were basically an insult to his most fervent supporters.

The Government Is Trying to Force a 17-Year-Old to Have a Baby Against Her Will. How Very "Pro-Life."
The anti-abortion movement claims to value human life. What about Jane Doe's?

The Fight Against Sexual Assault on Campus Is Still Worth Fighting
Even with Betsy DeVos in charge.

Michelle Carter Is Not a Killer
She should certainly be legally penalized for her actions, but the decision to convict her for involuntary manslaughter was an overreach.

This New Site Aims to Make It Safer to Have an Abortion at Home
"If we truly believe in womenās self-determination, they should also have a choice in how."

There's No Economic Justice Without Abortion Rights
Some men in the Democratic Party seem to think a strong defense of reproductive rights is optional.

Trump's Supreme Court Pick Neil Gorsuch Would Be a Disaster for Women
Don't be fooled just because Trump has lowered our expectations.

Trump's "Pro-Life" Policies Will Cause Women to Die
Restricting access to safe, legal abortion does not save lives. It puts them in danger.

Ivanka's Silence Speaks Volumes
Donald Trump has said his daughter is his guide on women's health. We've seen very little evidence of that.

Trump's Presidency Could Be Life-Threatening to Women All Over the World
The next president will be able to restrict women's access not only to abortion but also to other health care services.

Donald Trump's 10 Scariest Tweets of All Time
In Trumpās tweets, he tells us exactly what he thinks and exactly who he is.

Should Women Perform Their Own Abortions?
Hotlines around the world are providing women with the information they need to safely terminate a pregnancy, even in countries where abortion is illegal.

David Becker's Lawyer Said His Client Made a "Mistake." Rape Is Never a "Mistake"
David Becker digitally penetrated two women without their consent. His lawyer said, "We all make mistakes."

The Bullsh*t Reason This College Is Ignoring Frat Rape
Kansas State claims it won't investigate after two women were raped at off-campus frat houses.

The Supreme Court's Ruling on Abortion Is a Win for Evidence Over Ideology
If you're going to say a restriction on abortion promotes women's health, you'd better prove it.

The Stanford Rape Case Raises Serious Questions for the Legal Profession
Attorneys who defend alleged rapists are not villains, but there has to be a way to make the legal system less awful for survivors.

What Scalia's Death Means for Abortion Rights in This Country
Roe v. Wade is safe for now, butĀ women in Texas may still lose their access to abortion.

Are These Women the Key to Safer Abortions in India?
A proposed law would allow midwives and other mid-level providers to perform abortions and potentially save lives, but members of the medical establishment are skeptical.

The Thin Silver Lining to Houston's Awful Vote Against LGBT Rights
Opponents of the anti-discrimination ordinance had to make up fantastical scenarios about what it would do because that's all they've got.

Women in Rwanda Are Being Jailed and Shamed for Having Abortions
And the same thing happens all over the world.

The New Abortion Economy

Why Scott Walker Is Wrong in His Defense of a 20-Week Abortion Ban

Why the Wealthy Women of New York's Upper East Side Are So Completely Fascinating

House Passes 20-Week Abortion Ban

As Boko Haram Kidnapping Victims Are Rescued, Many of Them Are Pregnant. Why Isn't Anyone Talking About Their Right to Abortion?

Oklahoma Women Now Have to Delay Their Abortions by 3 Days

Jemima Kirke Tells Her Abortion Story: "My Life Just Was Not Conducive to Raising a Healthy, Happy Child"

Debunked Rolling Stone Rape Article Was a "Collective Failure" of the Editorial Staff

Kansas Legislature Passes Ban on Second-Trimester Abortion Procedure

Ohio Legislator Shares Her Story of Needing an Abortion After She Was Raped

Arizona Lawmakers Pass Controversial Abortion Law
