Commentary
In a culture that seems increasingly eager to diminish or dismiss masculinity—to label it “toxic” rather than essential—the past few weeks in Texas have been a stark reminder of the truth.
Volunteers work with firefighters from the Bruceville-Eddy Fire Department to clear debris during a search and rescue operation Kerrville, Texas, on July 14, 2025. Brandon Bell/Getty Images
Mollie Engelhart
Author
Mollie Engelhart, regenerative farmer and rancher at Sovereignty Ranch, is committed to food sovereignty, soil regeneration, and educating on homesteading and self-sufficiency. She is the author of “Debunked by Nature”: Debunk Everything You Thought You Knew About Food, Farming, and Freedom — a raw, riveting account of her journey from vegan chef and LA restaurateur to hands-in-the-dirt farmer, and how nature shattered her cultural programming.
