Everything you’ve been told about being a “good mother” is wrong
The contentious history of motherhood, with scholar Nancy Reddy
Matriarchy Report
A feminist newsletter about care work, family, and capitalism and how to make things better for everyone. Gender, culture, occasional rants. By Lane Anderson and contributor Allison Lichter
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On having a summer of joie de vivre
Accessing summer joy, 2026 edition.
Book discussion: Famesick
Lena Dunham's memoir reminds us that a woman can become famous for being brilliant, honest, and real, but not without a cost.
"Wisdom is the slow education of the self"
Debbie Millman on using AI after 40. Plus, a roundup of research about menopause, and how to make PTA funds stretch farther.
What would happen if we centered life? My favorite place in NYC and the case for joy.
Wonder is resistance.
What Does It Really Mean to be "Equal"?
As in: “I don’t want to do more around the house just because I was born with a vagina.”
TV has a male narcissism problem. Is "The Bear" the latest victim?
The "vulnerable narcissist" male protagonist is a problem. Does Hollywood get it?
"We’re just high school girls trying to have fun and play a sport we all love.”
Celebrating Pride, protecting trans rights, and naming what we love
How to get the postnup that Belle Burden should have had
Yes, you can get a postnup (or prenup) and probably should--for peace of mind and even the strength of your marriage. Here's how.
What Kind of Pre or Postnup Could Have Protected Belle Burden? with Cindy DiTiberio & Lane Anderson
A recording from Lane Anderson and Cindy DiTiberio's live video