Lily Rothman

Lily Rothman is a freelance writer based in New York City.

The Cold Stoicism of Advice Columns for Men

The Cold Stoicism of Advice Columns for Men

The questions asked of Slate's Gentleman Scholar and other male columnists tend to be practical and unemotional. Here's hoping that changes, quickly. More »

The End of Pro-Choice: Will 'No Labels' Really Help the Abortion Debate?

The End of Pro-Choice: Will 'No Labels' Really Help the Abortion Debate?

Is Planned Parenthood's decision to abandon the decades-old term brilliant—or doomed? More »

There Is No 'Neutral' Word for Anti-Gay Bias

There Is No 'Neutral' Word for Anti-Gay Bias

The Associate Press has removed "homophobia" from its style guide, but its alternatives have their own downsides. More »

The Most Complicated Words in English: 'He,' 'She,' and 'They'

The Most Complicated Words in English: 'He,' 'She,' and 'They'

How to reconcile the tension between grammatical correctness and gender inclusiveness More »

A Cultural History of Mansplaining

A Cultural History of Mansplaining

The word is relatively new, but the idea has been around for decades. More »

I Am Gal, Hear Me Roar

I Am Gal, Hear Me Roar

It's time to reclaim the female version of "guy." More »

Why I Am Proudly, Strongly, and Happily in Favor of Adverbs

Why I Am Proudly, Strongly, and Happily in Favor of Adverbs

Defending a much-maligned part of speech More »

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