My first piece in Ms. Magazine!

One of my favorite shows this year was Minx, on HBO. Set in the 1970s, an idealistic young writer pursues her dream of publishing a feminist magazine only to face rejection after rejection by the male-dominated industry. The hilarity ensues when the only one to agree to publish her work is a pornographer in California. Highly recommend for the hot sex scenes, feminist commentary on media and representation, and the styling costumes and sets.

I was thinking about the show yesterday because Ms. Magazine, the first national feminist magazine (founded in 1971 by Gloria Steinem and others) published my first national piece. It’s a reworking of my newsletter on Loretta Lynn (I think the most popular one to date!). I wanted to say thanks to all of you for being my first readers, and for the suggestions and support. Here’s the piece. Thanks for reading!