Blog — KatyKatiKate

bad romance: gaga, kelly, and apologies

I think I understand exactly why she made that song, and I understand why she might have picked those awful scumbag guys to make it with her.

Feminism, Social JusticeKatie AnthonyJanuary 14, 2019apology, #metoo, chad academy Comment

pick up your trash, ya turds

Not just your actual trash, although that would be GREAT.

Feminism, FamilyKatie AnthonyJanuary 14, 2019chad academy Comment

between knowing better and doing better, there are fuckups

They-as-singular is really hard for me. I know that’s the wrong answer.

a morning in the court of civility

HEAR YE HEAR YE the court of civility is now in session, the Honorable Judge Farce presiding.

Social Justice, FeminismKatie AnthonyJanuary 4, 2019politics Comment

2018 year in review

The KatyKatiKate highlights of 2018!

is "toxic femininity" a thing?

No. But let’s do 3,000 words about why.

Social Justice, FeminismKatie AnthonyDecember 19, 2018toxic masculinity, women's voices Comments

the teacher

When Harvey Weinstein got his comeuppance, I found my thoughts traveling to The Teacher.

FeminismKatie AnthonyDecember 17, 2018sex & consent, school, #metoo, i'm just a girl Comments

an incomplete list of things i want to be invented in time for christmas

I would also accept an Alan Rickman reanimator, a “Make My Thought Funny” translator, and a smart light that goes on whenever I’ve just done something that damaged my children for life.

know your chad

Male allies on the Internet: How can you tell if he’s a Faker, a Rookie, or a Real Deal?

Feminism, Social JusticeKatie AnthonyDecember 6, 2018chad academy Comments

the tooth fairy note

My son wrote a note to the Tooth Fairy explaining why he would not be requiring her services.

girls are pretty flowers

There’s nothing wrong with liking pretty things. But who told our girls that pretty was the ONLY thing?

Feminism, FamilyKatie AnthonyNovember 15, 2018raising good humans, school, feminism, parent fail Comments

deal or no deal: why white women vote for turds

Ted “The Gollum King” Cruz beat Beto “Literal Jesus” O’Rourke, and the reason why absolutely should not surprise you.

Feminism, Social JusticeKatie AnthonyNovember 8, 2018intersectionality, politics, feminism Comments

tuesday mood

Surprised at how fine I am today! So fine! Just the finest, really! IT IS WHAT IT IS, RIGHT?

in anticipation of flashbacks

I know I’m not the only one approaching these Midterms with next-level ambivalence. But despite all of the momentum leading up to the election, I can’t help but feel like I’m riding a ferris wheel whose back end has been hacked off.

Feminism, Social Justice, FamilyKatie AnthonyNovember 4, 2018politics, pep talk, advice (unreliable) Comments

oh ok i'll just choose love not fear

“Choose love, not fear,” is the social-emotional equivalent of “Have a green smoothie for breakfast.” I know it’s good for me, but I just keep drinking black coffee.

Feminism, Family, Social JusticeKatie AnthonyOctober 29, 2018politics, women's voices, chad academy, mad mom Comments

don't get mad; get allied

This post is for men who are angry on behalf of the women they love. Male anger is branded as heavily as Axe Body Spray, and it’s ALMOST as repellant to experience in real life.

it's okay

It’s okay to be sad, even about something that once made you happy. Or happy enough.

FeminismKatie AnthonyOctober 22, 2018poem, #metoo, women's voicesComment

interested in feminism?

The message read, “It’s cool that you’re interested in feminism.” I had to close the computer and laugh.
But now it’s time to clear a few things up, sir.

FeminismKatie AnthonyOctober 15, 2018poem, chad academy Comment