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Jude Ellison S. Doyle is the author of Trainwreck: The Women We Love to Hate, Mock, and Fear . . . and Why and Dead Blondes and Bad Mothers: Monstrosity, Patriarchy, and the Fear of Female Power. He is also the author of the graphic novels Maw SC and The Neighbors. His work has appeared in In These Times, The Guardian, Elle.com, The Atlantic, Slate, Buzzfeed, Rookie, among other publications. He is the founder of the blog Tiger Beatdown. He lives in upstate New York.

LGBTQ Jude Ellison S. Doyle Oct 22, 2025

The Language of Gender

Jude Ellison S. Doyle Oct 22, 2025

When he transitioned five years ago, our former "All the Rage" columnist Jude Doyle discovered just how much we all — cis and trans people — play dress-up with our gender presentation, which he explains in this exclusive excerpt from his new book, 'DILF.'

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All the Rage Jude Ellison S. Doyle Mar 30, 2020

The Urgency of Child Care During a Pandemic

Jude Ellison S. Doyle Mar 30, 2020

Under mandate to stay home, working parents are now also unpaid teachers and caregivers, with the bulk of the burden falling on women. Are we rewriting a history that took generations to change?

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All the Rage Jude Ellison S. Doyle Mar 12, 2020

A Country for Old Men

Jude Ellison S. Doyle Mar 12, 2020

After a primary with a record number of women vying for the nomination, it’s hard to get excited to vote for two elderly white men. So how can we make them become the candidates we need?

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All the Rage Jude Ellison S. Doyle Feb 27, 2020

There’s Nothing Revolutionary About Harassing Critics

Jude Ellison S. Doyle Feb 27, 2020

Democratic frontrunner Bernie Sanders has only half-heartedly disavowed his most abusive devotees—and that will not serve any one of us well, least of all him.

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All the Rage Jude Ellison S. Doyle Feb 13, 2020

Will We Ever Have a Woman President?

Jude Ellison S. Doyle Feb 13, 2020

A record number of experienced female candidates have run for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination. But Americans apparently don’t want women with plans in the Oval Office—they want a man.

All the Rage Jude Ellison S. Doyle Jan 30, 2020

Bigotry Does Not Belong in Progressive Politics

Jude Ellison S. Doyle Jan 30, 2020

When your base is composed of unreformed bigots, you become dependent on them to get re-elected. Does the Left really want to appease these people for votes?

All the Rage Jude Ellison S. Doyle Jan 16, 2020

Why Can’t Men Just Say “I’m Sorry”?

Jude Ellison S. Doyle Jan 16, 2020

Whether it's Bernie Sanders or any well-meaning ally, men need to learn that being accountable isn't the same as weakness.

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All the Rage Jude Ellison S. Doyle Dec 19, 2019

“Principled” Is the New “Unlikable” for Female Politicians

Jude Ellison S. Doyle Dec 19, 2019

Now that we have a viable female front-runner in the race for the Democratic nomination, a previously praised candidate is suddenly a “liar,” a “sell-out,” and untrustworthy. How will we ever elect a woman president?

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All the Rage Jude Ellison S. Doyle Dec 5, 2019

The Inexplicable Viability of Mayor Pete’s Vanity Campaign

Jude Ellison S. Doyle Dec 5, 2019

If Buttigieg weren’t a white dude filling the Democratic centrist void, would anybody be taking this inexperienced mayor’s bid for president seriously?

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All the Rage Jude Ellison S. Doyle Nov 21, 2019

‘The Crown’ Is the Consummate Tale of White Privilege

Jude Ellison S. Doyle Nov 21, 2019

This exquisitely produced historical drama about the British Royals is really a story of unearned wealth and power. So why do feminists love it so much?