Is it just political expediency or do Cheney and Kinzinger truly deserve to be punished by conservative metrics? — It’s no secret that politicians on both sides of the aisle often do things of questionable integrity in order to achieve the results that they want. Sadly, this type of rationalization almost seems to be a part of the job. However, the Republican National Committee (RNC) may be seen by…

Better gender equity is not enough to totally dismantle a patriarchal history — Nordic countries such as Sweden and Denmark have a reputation for beautiful scenery and nearly idyllic gender equality, but as with so many cultural narratives, the myth doesn’t really tell the whole truth. …

The sex appeal of the empowered woman — To say that the TV series Yellowstone is huge would be a great understatement. Besides being one of the biggest shows around with a devoted following and a couple of spin-offs in the works, there is also a host of related merchandise available. …

No wonder it took so long for patriarchy to actually take hold — What happens if we accord significance to the 5,000 years in which cereal domestication did not lead to the emergence of pampered aristocracies, standing armies or debt peonage, rather than just the 5,000 in which it did? Graeber, David. The Dawn of Everything (p. 523). Farrar, Straus and Giroux. …

Maybe because it goes with quiche? — The other day James and I were watching a movie that came out in 2011 where a schlubby middle-aged man walks into a bar and orders a glass of chardonnay. It was a clear comic marker that needed no additional explanation because it goes without saying that American guys aren’t…

The vodka ad that brings the sizzle — If you haven’t already seen the new ad for Belvedere vodka starring Daniel Craig, it’s worth a watch. Under the direction of Taika Waititi, Craig throws his James Bond cool out the window, and instead struts and dances his way to advertising gold. The performance has been called fabulously flamboyant…