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Mothers Don’t Grow on Trees

Mothers Don’t Grow on Trees

A popular book about “Mother Trees” cloaks its misleading claims in the beloved metaphor of motherhood. But as the need for public trust in ecological science increases, we can ill afford to substitute moralistic storytelling for the scientific method.

The Paranoid Style of Motherhood

The Paranoid Style of Motherhood

Child abuse conspiracy theories are rife at present, but they predate QAnon, and they even go much further back than the conspiracizing that gave rise to QAnon.

Dog Moms

Dog Moms

Today, pets are superseding children and replacing human partners. It goes without saying that men are dogs, but what does it mean that dogs are now men?

Trad Mad

Trad Mad

Meet the Uberwench, the Hot Chick, and the Troll, just three of the lovely ladies from the online world of trad wives. Beyond the grifts and lifestyle porn, there is an objective truth to trad, perverted through the algorithm though it may be: most women want meaningful work, family, and a home.

Issue #3 Editorial Introduction: Mother’s Little Helpers

Issue #3 Editorial Introduction: Mother’s Little Helpers

The editorial introduction for our third print issue, "Mothers." Out soon! Become a paid subscriber today to make sure you get a copy.