Vol.2 Issue #8
The Uncool Guide
Can Craft Save the Internet?
The first thing I ever downloaded illegally was a song by Sean Na Na off Napster or Lime Wire that took forty minutes and accidentally gave the family computer a disease. I miss that level of commitment. Not the malware. The commitment. The old internet required patience in a way that feels…
25 2SLGBTQIA+ Makers We Think You Should Follow
From fibre artists and zinesters to illustrators, performers, and independent publishers, 2SLGBTQIA+ makers have long helped shape culture through creativity and community. Here are 25 queer…
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Weird Little Souls: A Deep Dive into the Cabbage Patch Kids’ Haunting Charm
Cabbage Patch Kids revolutionized the toy industry in the 1980s, merging emotional branding with consumerism through adoption narratives. Their unconventional looks promoted empathy and…
Feminist Workwear: Aprons, Overalls, and the Politics of Pockets
From aprons to overalls, feminist workwear is reclaiming utility as empowerment. In a world where women’s clothes were once designed to limit their freedom, the return of pockets and practical…
Recharged in a Politically Unstable Climate: Womxn Who Have Become Re-Inspired to Resist Since the 2016 Election
In the wake of the 2016 election, a powerful wave of resistance surged through the streets as many womxn united to challenge ignorance and hate. This piece captures the urgency of that moment…
The Field Guide to Making (Ugly, Urgent, Yours)
Every rebellion starts small. You don’t need a grant, a gallery, or a team of interns to make something that matters. What you need is a printer that mostly works, a Sharpie that bleeds…
The Algorithm That Ate the Earth: How AI Is Reshaping the Planet
Artificial intelligence isn’t just code running in the cloud — it’s an industrial system that eats land, water, and human labour. Every chatbot conversation and image prompt relies on mining,…
Reality TV’s Feminist Glow-Up — And the Messy Parts We’re Ignoring
Reality TV has swapped catfights for community and villains for vulnerability — but the “feminist” rebrand doesn’t erase the messy truths underneath. Behind the diverse casts and better…
Flow States and Fractals: Studio Time for the Neurodivergent Mind
Time doesn’t run in straight lines inside a studio — especially for neurodivergent makers. It loops, spirals, vanishes. This piece explores fractal routines, embodied rituals, craft time, and…
Overnight Hairstyles: Because There’s Life Outside The Hot Rollers
The piece emphasizes reclaiming beauty routines through overnight hairstyles, advocating for a shift from heat tools to damage-free methods. It highlights the importance of self-permission to…
The Jade Egg Slayer: Jen Gunter’s Fight for Fact in a Goopy World
Dr. Jen Gunter isn’t just your average OB/GYN; she’s a fierce advocate for women’s health, taking on the wellness industry’s pseudoscience with unapologetic clarity. From her teenage activism…
July 25, 2025
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