Archive for January 2015
From Truth Telling to Land Return: 4 Ways White People Can Work for Indigenous Justice
How would the US be different with a constitution focusing on human rights, rather than property rights? For one thing, it’d would’ve been harder for European colonists to legally justify slavery, genocide, and the left of land. We can’t rewrite the old constitution, but here’s why we need to act and what we can do to recenter Indigenous people in our country.
Read MorePregnancy and Mental Health: How One Psychiatrist Told Me I Shouldn’t Have Kids
Can you imagine the shame of having a psychiatrist warn you not to have children because “they could turn out like you?” No one should have to go through that, but here’s the story of one woman who did. We need to know the shocking truth of her story, as well as the horrific cases of forced sterilization, to address the harm of mental health stigma.
Read MoreHow Rolling Stone’s Irresponsibility Hurts Rape Survivors
(Trigger warning: rape). Rolling Stone’s recent retraction of a story about campus rape was a disaster, and not for reasons you might think. Rape survivors already face way too many barriers when it comes to getting help, including the risk that they they won’t be believed. Check out this video for insight on why Rolling Stone’s handling of the situation just makes those barriers worse.
Read MoreHow to Argue Against Racist Mascots
Despite protests from Native Americans, many still refuse to acknowledge the racism inherent in the Indian mascots. Try these responses to common excuses from Indian mascot supporters.
Read MoreSex After Sexual Assault: A Guide for When It’s Tough
Sex after sexual assault can be tough. So here’s a helpful guide to getting all the self-care and pleasure you deserve after surviving sexual assault.
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