“The foreword is by Bitch Magazine editor and founder Lisa Jervis, who says that the “wave” terminology has outlived its usefulness and is often used by the mainstream press to position 2nd and 3rd wavers as “anti” one another, (i.e., 2nd Wavers reject humor and sex; 3rd Wavers aren’t politically active). Jervis’ take is that the idea of a simplistic generational divide serves no one, and that we should keep discussing the main point—gender justice—while retaining myriad voices and opposing perspectives that move in the same direction: forward.”

“Springfielders will insist you partake of a “horseshoe” sandwich, a bizarre local tradition involving an open-faced sandwich on toasted sourdough bread with a hamburger patty or ham, topped with french fries and cheese sauce. The superior version is at D’arcys Pint (661 W Stanford Ave, 217-492-8800)—buy it alongside some Pepto-Bismol. As one Springfield local put it, “Ideally, one would go straight from the horseshoe to the [Presidential] museum. The moment you’re looking for is when you’re feeling nauseous from a horseshoe and find yourself contemplating Lincoln’s childhood—that’s truly Springfield.”