In this essential collection, Barbara Ehrenreich, Vandana Shiva, Liza Featherstone, Gloria Steinem, Jill Nelson, Katha Pollitt, Richard Goldsein, Farai Chideya, and other progressive thinkers, journalists, and activists employ wit, outrage, and hard facts to expose the “W Effect,” a comprehensive incursion into women’s rights. Both a harsh reality check and a hopeful starting point for new action, The W Effect brings together provocative, empowering ideas for the future and includes a handy resource guide for information and activism. Some of the many reports include topics: affirmative action, the Patriot Act, welfare reform, sexual freedom, reproductive rights, education funding, title IX, globalization…