How to Pierce the Veil of Patriarchy

So you’ve opened your eyes and mind to the reality that our world is dominated by a culture of patriarchy – now what? The journey doesn’t end there. As a long time feminist, I have seen my own worldview and feminist identity go through many iterations. I have learned that as a straight, white, middle… Read More

Maleficent is So Freakin’ Good

When I was young I used to impress people with my Disney trivia knowledge. I would challenge my schoolmates to trivia contests, trying to see who could stump the other. My coup de grâce was always “Name the evil sorceress from Sleeping Beauty”. No one ever could. I savored knowing her name. Maleficent. I… Read More

A ghost, a wife, a motel room: bring on the tears

Last week I clutched my iPad closely to my chest after reading the last words of “The Motel Room” by Alyssa Cooper. My eyes brimmed with tears, but I couldn’t let myself cry. It was a rainy day, and I was on the bus en route to one of my evening MBA classes. The atmosphere… Read More