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by Lisa Martens. Feminist, mixed, opinionated. The kinds of stories that make people on my friends list wonder if I’m deranged.

Girly Enough to Be Saved.

Girly Enough to Be Saved.

Releasing gender means releasing unhealthy expectations.

Feb 27

An Unmarried Woman, a Living Shame.

An Unmarried Woman, a Living Shame.

According to many men, I’m a waste of a perfectly good woman.

Feb 27

Reclaiming “You Just Hate Men.”

Reclaiming “You Just Hate Men.”

Why it’s a huge relief to just say, “Sure.”

Feb 27

I’m Happy Now that I’ve Stopped Thinking About Marriage.

I’m Happy Now that I’ve Stopped Thinking About Marriage.

I may never want to, and it’s great.

Feb 26

When I Was 14, I Electrocuted a Man Twice My Age.

When I Was 14, I Electrocuted a Man Twice My Age.

Feb 25

5 Things Suburban Survivalists Can Do After…Everything is Fine.

5 Things Suburban Survivalists Can Do After…Everything is Fine.

Were you hoping for some kind of Hunger Games climax to the 2020 election? Were you convinced everything was going to go out with a bang…

Feb 25

To My Favorite Spiritual Account that Has Gone Off the Rails

To My Favorite Spiritual Account that Has Gone Off the Rails

You think you did something, huh.

Feb 21

He once accidentally touched a Picasso with his dick.

He once accidentally touched a Picasso with his dick.

Feb 19

White Men Tell Me to Lose Weight

White Men Tell Me to Lose Weight

Even on Valentine’s Day.

Feb 16

White Cleopatra in a Past Life.

White Cleopatra in a Past Life.

Feb 13

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