Social Justice The World-Changing Power of Single Women A new book charts the rise of unattached women through history—and makes the case for how they can change public policy. Noah Berlatsky
Social Justice It’s OK to Hate Being Single High-achieving women are told to be proud of what they’ve accomplished. But professional triumphs don’t fill emotional holes. Alana Massey
Social Justice In the United States, Single Motherhood Is Bad for Your Health As privileged women increasingly embrace their “inner spinster,” a new study offers a timely reminder that single motherhood still comes with serious, material disadvantages for most women in this country. Maya Dusenbery
Social Justice Single, Childless, and Empowered Two new books provide honest reflections on the growing trend of opting out. Lisa Levy