Maria Cassano

1 week ago | medium.com | Maria Cassano

Republicans just proved this was their plan all alongI never particularly liked my last name. I’m also in a committed relationship with an incredible man whom I plan to marry. After recent political developments, however, I will take his last name over my dead body. Let’s back up a bit. Roughly a year before the 2024 presidential election, a 900-page document called “Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise” started circulating around the internet.

2 weeks ago | medium.com | Maria Cassano

Turns out they’re not tough; they’re threatened. I’m no stranger to getting harassed by men on the internet. Because I’m a woman who writes about feminism in dating, work, health research, and homeownership, some male readers seemingly can’t help themselves; they simply must take time out of their day to tell me I’m dumb, hysterical, and wrong. When I’m not dodging aggressive comments like Neo in The Matrix, I’m also a gamer — but I know better than to turn my mic on when I play.

2 weeks ago | medium.com | Maria Cassano

Why is our culture obsessed with infantilizing grown women? Maria Cassano·FollowPublished inThe Virago·6 min read·--Photo by Brooke Cagle on UnsplashWhen I’m feeling impatient and I have nowhere to be, I braid my hair into two pigtails and get back to my life. It’s quick, comfortable, and convenient, plus it keeps flyaways out of my face. But up until now, I’ve rarely worn this hairstyle out of the house — and for a good reason.

3 weeks ago | elitedaily.com | Maria Cassano

Your home says a lot about you. Luckily, you don’t have to blow your whole budget in order for your home to say, “I’m a responsible adult with an organized space and great taste.” Whether you’re having the entire family over, hosting your friends for dinner, or creating a cozy sanctuary just for yourself, Amazon has tons of decor, gadgets, and upgrades that are impressive as hell — even though they cost less than $30 each.

3 weeks ago | elitedaily.com | Maria Cassano

If you’ve ever thrown on an outfit and instantly felt unstoppable, you know the power of fashion. On Amazon, you don’t have to spend a fortune to get that feeling. Whether you’re building an eye-catching capsule wardrobe, vying for the title of office siren, or just looking to turn heads in the grocery store (no shame), these outfits will get you so much attention. Best of all, none of them cost more than $35, even though they give off major main-character energy.