Broken promises, intact ceilings
When Andrew Cuomo announced his resignation as governor of New York, some started hailing the forthcoming ascension of Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul as another glass ceiling broken for women. But let me be perfectly clear: this isn’t a victory for women. It is...“Productivity” Culture
“No amount of money ever bought a second of time” – Iron Man In recent years hustle culture has permeated our lives. On any given day while scrolling on social media, you will see posts from people celebrating the fact they’ve spent every...Authenticity will Save Us: Austen, Aging, and an Antidote
“Run mad as often as you choose, but do not faint.” – Fanny Price in Mansfield Park I first heard those words when watching Mansfield Park, the 1999 film adaptation of Jane Austen’s novel, Love and Friendship. Debates over...Subverting Societal Expectations
In April’s Rant, Associate Editor Sage Daugherty compares what society expects of her versus her wants, and how the pandemic affects it all.