Posts by Kel Kray
Caesar Salad with a Side of (Mis)Gendering: When Dining Out Means Getting Outed
“Can I get you girls anything?” The food service industry has a special brand of misgendering – and here’s what you can do about it.
Read More7 Hurtful Ways Adultism Shows Up in Youth Non-Profits
Youth non-profits are all about empowering young people…aren’t they? With these common mistakes, adultism in these organizations is a real problem.
Read More3 Lies From ‘Responsible’ Consumerism That Are Pandering To Your White Guilt
Can you help save the world with a few dollars through “responsible consumerism” or charity? The common idea that you can buy something for a “good cause” is a dangerous distraction.
Read MoreWhy the Growing Alliance Between Police and White LGBTQIA+ Folks Is a Problem
Many white people in LGBTQIA+ communities see police as friends to the community, and incarceration as “a practical solution.” Here’s why we need to remember history and the reality of racialized police violence.
Read More10 Things Trans Activists and Allies Need to Remember That Have Nothing to Do With Caitlyn Jenner
When someone brings up Caitlyn Jenner as a model trans person, it can actually be a great prompt for expanding the conversation. Here are some ways to help shift our society’s focus from supporting only trans folk who are deemed “acceptable” to addressing cissexism and gender-based oppression.
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