Weekly Happy Hour

#44: The Monster Is Always Male

Also this week in culture/progressive politics/media: environmental protections in crisis and the DC food scene.

Nov 28 •

#43: The Rich Girl Aesthetic and Wealth Ennui

Also this week in culture/progressive politics/media: Instagrammable friends, Chinese Danmei, and a journey to socialism.

Nov 21 •

#42: Why Won't the Liberals Speak To Me?

On those mystical friendships with the right wing. PLUS, Internal Family Systems therapy, monstrification, the tax code, and gooning.

Nov 14 •

Joining the War on Relationship Anarchy on the Side of Relationship Anarchy

I'm not polyamorous but I believe in their beliefs

Nov 11 •

#41: The Year of Mayoral Socialism?

Your election debrief — PLUS, the status of trans rights, the Jewish left, Graham Platner, and the future of the Disney sci-fi project.

Nov 7 •

#40: The Average Voter vs. The Average Moderate Politician

Also this week in culture/progressive politics/media: The book expense crisis and early prehistory (again).

Oct 31 •

#39: The Tyranny of the Saved Folder

Also this week in culture/progressive politics/media: Faith and America, chronic illness discourse, Mamdani's power, and a true litany of articles on…

Oct 24

#38: Elle's Segments of the Blog: A Redux

Also this week in culture/progressive politics/media/general knowledge: Gaza, #bringbackbullying, the queer Arab world, a whole lot of gender politics…

Oct 17 •

#37: Unfortunately, Here Is My Taylor Swift Hot Take

From a longtime fan who is really struggling to keep that status. Also this week in culture/progressive politics/media: Trust in mass media, Florence …

Oct 10 •

#36: Your Friend's Evil Girlfriend Is AI Now

Also this week in culture/progressive politics/the internet/media: Fall reading and fascism op-eds.

Oct 3 •

#35: Colonizing Climate Change

This week in culture/progressive politics/media: Authoritarianism watch, the crisis in Sudan, the destruction of Gaza City, the chill girl, alpine…

Sep 26 •

#34: Charlie Kirk Dies, and With Him, Free Speech

Also this week in culture/progressive politics/media: Lina Khan, medieval sex, and The Emmys Go To... The Same Three Shows!

Sep 20 •

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