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Along Came Poly: A Polyamorous Person’s Guide to Coming Out to Your Monogamous Partner
So you’ve figured out that you’re polyamorous. Awesome! But you’re also currently in a monogamous relationship. Uh-oh. Entering into a polyamorous relationship from a previously monogamous one can take work – but not only is it not impossible. It also can lead to healthier, more fulfilling relationships! Check out this comic to learn how to talk to your partner about your polyamory.
Read MorePeople of Color Can’t Cure Your Racism, But Here Are 5 Things You Can Do Instead
Even when you’re intentional about anti-racist work, you’ll make mistakes. That’s normal, but there’s a difference between a sincere mistake and a lack of effort. It’s up to you to make an effort to unlearn oppressive attitudes, and you can’t just rely on someone else to cure you of your racism. Here’s why – with basic steps you can take to make a big difference.
Read More4 Thoughts for Your Yoga Teacher Who Thinks Appropriation Is Fun
Being the only Indian person in a yoga class can certainly come with its challenges. Especially when the teacher commits unfortunate examples of cultural appropriation, like one teacher does in this video. Here’s a hilarious response to the dehumanizing exotification that yoga teachers can be guilty of when they try to claim a culture that’s not theirs to claim.
Read MoreHow We Crack Down on Children with the School-to-Prison Pipeline
What are the odds you’ll go to prison? They play out earlier than you may think. Here’s an overview of the school-to-prison pipeline, cracking down on children for even the smallest infractions. What’s the impact, and who’s most likely to feel the effects? Learn more about another way the United States incarcerates more people than any other country on earth.
Read MoreComplicating the Stereotype of the Homophobic and Transphobic Black Community
You’ve probably heard the over-simplified stereotype of a homophobic, close-minded Black community. But like any other stereotype, the truth is much deeper and more complicated than some easily consumed narrative used to validate one’s own prejudice. So come delve deeper. Learn about where these ideas come from, the impact they have, and the truth of the matter.
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