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Heteropessimism discussion today
Zoom info is here
Oct 27 • 
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Writing Prompt
Khadijah Queen on joy
Oct 24 • 
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"How do people navigate a world in which they feel a little bit jagged or out of place?"
Novelist and journalist Anna North does the Mad Woman Intake
Oct 23 • 
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On Heteropessimism
October Reading Group
Oct 20 • 
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She’s crazy, he’s incompetent
In 'Oh, Hi!' a mad woman and a 'soft boy' are a surprisingly perfect match for overcoming heterofatalism.
Oct 16 • 
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Remember when we were all into hygge
Cuddle up and vote on this month's reading group selection
Oct 13 • 
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What Taylor Swift teaches us about choice feminism
It is in fact possible to girlboss too close to the sun.
Oct 9 • 
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The economics of love & father figures
The September digest
Oct 3 • 
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What's going on with my next book
Thoughts on the self-helpization of memoir—and a confession
Oct 2 • 
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September 2025

State of feminism discussion today
Zoom info is here
Sep 29 • 
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Beyond heteropessimism
A useful academic term about heterosexuality has entered the zeitgeist. Many are using it as an excuse to reject women's complaints.
Sep 25 • 
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Mad Woman state of feminism discussion
Next Monday!
Sep 23 • 
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