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This Simple Technique Could End Toxic Call-Out Culture Forever
There are so many varying opinions on the current state of call out culture in online activist spaces that the standard discourse on it can be hard to escape. On one side, people think that call outs are always necessary. The folks that argue this position prioritize harm reduction and ending oppressive behaviors at any…
Read More9 Renters Rights Your Landlord Doesn’t Want You To Know
Editor’s Note: We at Everyday Feminism would like to note that this is a United States specific post and that tentants’ laws vary by state. We encourage you to check out the laws where you live to make sure you know your rights. In 2001 I went to law school evenings across the street from…
Read MoreHow The Hell Did We End Up With Trumpcare? 5 Events in History That Paved the Way
“Your medical bills costs thousands of dollars,” my mother remarked one summer day almost 20 years ago. “Good thing I have health insurance.” Good thing indeed. After I was diagnosed with a chronic condition discovered during a standard physical, my mother’s insurance covered countless doctor appointments to rule out more serious diseases. Our insurance was…
Read MoreShould Light-Skinned People of Color Voluntarily Exclude Ourselves from People of Color Spaces?
Wouldn’t it be amazing if you could get all the cool stuff that Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) get? Like… Richly artistic cultures that have been setting trends in music, dance, art, and fashion for hundreds of years Ancient and powerful cultural and spiritual practices passed down through generations Seasoned food Without all…
Read MoreA Quintessential Guide To Self-Care For Student Activists
Two weeks after my birthday, I remember sending out text messages to close friends about my whereabouts as I was getting ready to protest Hillary Clinton. It was Oct. 30th, 2015 and I — along with eight other AUC Shut It Down student organizers — planned to interrupt Hillary Clinton as she spoke to Black…
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