the patriarchy

bad behavior

fullscreen

first person

I Used to Break Into Houses

“I craved that isolation, that feeling of utter aching loneliness that I found inside houses where I did not belong.”

Kelty Dennis —

Aug 3, 2018

fullscreen

greatest hits

first person

Why I Got Off the Pacific Crest Trail After 454 Miles Instead of Walking All the Way to Canada

I stopped hiking the Pacific Crest Trail in 2017 because of toxic masculinity and bro culture in the hiking community. It exists, it’s shitty, and it fucked me up.

Vanessa —

Feb 5, 2018

fullscreen

personal essay

first person

Judging Tonya

“By the end of the 1994 Winter Olympics, I was 12 years old and quite certain I’d picked the right side.”

Sally —

Dec 8, 2017

no but seriously we hate men

the patriarchy

politics + activism

Here’s Who Tried To Ruin October For Us

On LGBTQ history month of all months!

Erin —

Nov 2, 2017

personal essay

rape culture

first person

Showstopper

He pressed further, asking if I was an actress. I said something along the lines of “I hope so.” He suggested that I meet his brother as well – his…

Alexi Melvin —

Oct 19, 2017

femme fashion

femmes

queer fashion

What I Wore: Navigating the Heteronormative Patriarchy, Pt. 12

Things get weird for this one year anniversary of What I Wore!

Erin —

Jul 6, 2017

femme fashion

femmes

queer fashion

What I Wore: Navigating the Heteronormative Patriarchy, Pt. 11

“This was going to be my last interaction with the heterosexual agenda for an entire week and I needed to keep my eye on the prize.”

Erin —

May 30, 2017

femme fashion

femmes

queer fashion

What I Wore: Navigating the Heteronormative Patriarchy, Pt. 10

What I wore to the craft brewery, running errands, and getting my oil changed!

Erin —

Apr 26, 2017

donald trump

femme fashion

queer fashion

What I Wore: Navigating the Heteronormative Patriarchy, Pt. 9

This time I cover Trump’s America: Day 1, Day 2, and End of Week 1.

Erin —

Feb 3, 2017

femmes

greatest hits

queer fashion

Now More Than Ever: Navigating the Heteronormative Patriarchy in a Post-Trump World

What I wore on Election Day and Post-Trump.

Erin —

Nov 22, 2016

femme fashion

femmes

style

What I Wore: Navigating the Heteronormative Patriarchy, Pt. 7

This week: I dress up as Carol Aird to go to Target, get sporty and outdoorsy to go to the doctor, and, yes, revisit the tire shop.

Erin —

Oct 17, 2016

the patriarchy

what i wore

style

7 Halloween Costumes That Subvert the Heteronormative Patriarchy

Watch out, 2016! Hillary’s on the rise and so are you – straight through some glass!

Erin —

Oct 10, 2016