Posts by Ellen Friedrichs
Unpacking the Public Bathroom Debate for Cis People: Why Bathroom Access Needs to Be Safe for People of All Genders
Can we all agree that bathroom access is a basic human right? This author unpacks the unfounded fears around making bathrooms safe for trans and gender non-conforming people.
Read More7 Things to Stop Saying to Pregnant People
When someone is pregnant, their body is often viewed as public property. As a result, many people feel free to make wildly inappropriate comments about everything, from their appearance to their lifestyle choices to their medical decisions. But pregnancy doesn’t negate autonomy! So here are seven examples of common comments and questions that we need to stop saying.
Read MoreTeen Sex Isn’t the Problem (But Thinking That It Is Sure Is)
Contrary to popular belief, being sexually active does not automatically mean a teen has problems and is in need of help. With the appropriate education and resource, sexual connection can be healthy for teenagers. But treating sexually active teens as delinquents and stigmatizing them can create the very problems many claim to be trying to avoid.
Read More4 Lies About School Dress Codes That Cover Up Their Oppressive Effects
Do you know how school dress codes police and target students who are girls, of color, poor, and/or gender non-conforming? These lies might distract you from the truth.
Read More5 Challenges for Modern LGBTQIA+ Teens (And How You Can Help)
We all know that homelessness, suicide, homophobia, and transphobia remain awful realities for too many young LGBTQIA+ people. These crises get a decent amount of attention. But many LGBTQIA+ teens face different challenges that don’t always make it on our radar. Here are five issues that may not grab headlines, but are still pretty arduous for queer and trans teens today.
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