Alida BrandenburgIt’s Time for a Men’s Liberation MovementEditorial note: “Men,” in the context of this op-ed, refers to individuals conforming to certain traditional masculine ideal behaviors…Jun 11, 20192Jun 11, 20192
Alida BrandenburgLife Lessons from a Grumpy Old Woman on the SubwayYesterday on the train on my way home I had my earbuds in, seated, lost in thought. Suddenly I noticed a woman standing in front of me…Nov 23, 2018Nov 23, 2018
Alida BrandenburgThe Simple Way This Couple Demonstrated What It is to be American on Fourth of JulyWhile watching the Fourth of July fireworks on Wednesday, I spotted this sweet family with their son propped up on the father’s shoulder.Jul 6, 2018Jul 6, 2018
Alida BrandenburgStop Telling Depressed People to Call YouA note to all of you posting about Anthony Bourdain and Kate Spade’s tragic suicides, and saying, “Please, if you’re thinking about taking…Jun 8, 201811Jun 8, 201811
Alida BrandenburgThe Dangerous Problem With “We’ll Get Through It”I think the thing people are forgetting when they keep saying, “Hey, we made it through 44 other presidents, some of which were horrible…Nov 13, 2016Nov 13, 2016
Alida BrandenburgWhat Protects Us Against Trump? Newton’s Third LawYesterday I was a frozen pool of clouded water.Nov 10, 2016Nov 10, 2016
Alida BrandenburginStupid CancerThe Day I Learned I Am a MutantAnd how I’m learning to cope with that.Oct 16, 20151Oct 16, 20151
Alida BrandenburgCrossing My Tees, Dotting my Eyes“I will use literature to undress you,” he said. “One stroke of the pen for each stroke of your breasts, the curve of the letters like the…Jan 18, 2015Jan 18, 2015
Alida BrandenburgThe Artistic Love LoopDoes love feed art? Or does art feed love?Dec 7, 2014Dec 7, 2014
Alida BrandenburginIf curiosity killed the cat, God help the internet.It took a few days, but now I know why Robin Williams’ death hit me so hard.Aug 14, 2014Aug 14, 2014