Jackson Katz

2 weeks ago | msmagazine.com | Jackson Katz

Donald Trump’s decision to mobilize the military in Los Angeles, against the reasoned judgment and expressed wishes of LA Mayor Karen Bass and California Gov. Gavin Newsom, presents yet another opportunity to observe, in real time, how the Trump era continues to be shot through with destructive and antiquated ideas about masculine strength—along with growing pushback against them.

Feb 7, 2025 | msmagazine.com | Jackson Katz

In just over two weeks, an emboldened and angry Donald Trump has restored to power, plunging the federal government into chaos and threatened the rule of law, separation of powers, and the core tenets of American democracy. Many people and organizations are, understandably, operating in crisis mode as Elon Musk and various Trump appointees seek to dismantle and eliminate programs that serve average people—including the most vulnerable people across the globe.

Jan 21, 2025 | msmagazine.com | Jackson Katz

For those of us engaged in the work of building a more just, fair and compassionate society and world, Jan. 20 was a very sad and tragic day. As many have noted, it was bitterly ironic that this year, the restoration to power of a malignantly narcissistic right-wing demagogue fell on the same day we celebrated the life and contributions of Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the greatest progressive leaders in American history.

Jan 2, 2025 | msmagazine.com | Jackson Katz

Among the many impressive and even stunning accomplishments over the course of his highly productive and consequential life, Jimmy Carter was also one of the world’s most prominent male supporters of gender equality. The former American president, who died Dec. 29 at 100 years old, used his global platform to advocate for women’s rights and speak out about men’s violence against women. He gave lectures and speeches, wrote articles and books and delivered a famous TED talk on the topic.

Dec 9, 2024 | msmagazine.com | Jackson Katz

Ms. contributor Jackson Katz—creator of the 2020 documentary The Man Card: White Male Identity Politics from Nixon to Trump—interviewed Dr. Caroline Heldman about the 2024 election. Dr. Caroline Heldman is a political scientist and chair of the gender, women and sexuality studies program at Occidental College in Los Angeles. She is also president and CEO of Stand With Survivors and a political commentator for Spectrum News and CNN.