Study Hall Member Pat Brothwell Wrote About Stating His Political Preferences On Grindr

For Slate, Pat Brothwell wrote an essay about stating his preferences for “no Republicans, please” in his Grindr profile. The essay touches upon his experience interacting with Trump supporters during the Trump presidency and how he learned to set boundaries for himself on the widely popular dating app. He writes, “While it may seem that “No Republicans” has made my Grindr experience overwhelmingly negative, it has made me much more comfortable advocating for myself on a larger playing field.” 

Brothwell’s writing has appeared in Fast Company, GQ, Asheville Citizen Times, and other outlets.