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No Mo’ ‘No Homo’
Ever heard the phrase “no homo?” It’s used today by speakers who want to make sure everyone present knows that they aren’t attracted to the same-sex. Think that sounds ridiculous and homophobic? YouTuber Franchesca Leigh thinks so, too! Watch this satirical video where she proposes other absurd linguistic qualifiers! Got some of your own? Let us know!
Read MoreFeminist Homeschooling: We’re Not All Right-Wing Religious Folks
I know many religious homeschoolers. I also know many non-religious ones. I am happy to tell you that a homeschooled child has a great education; a great life filled with community interaction, volunteering, cultural immersion; and the opportunity to follow their passion. Homeschooling is a joyous lifestyle for many people, and it’s a beautiful choice that we get to make.
Read More10 Things We Need to Make Sure American Women Can Do by 2040
Women’s rights in the United States have come a long way. But as we reflect on the remarkable progress the feminist movement has made in creating a more just and equal society, I challenge us to also look ahead to our next few decades of work. By 2040, let’s make sure young feminists can marvel at the following ten things that women of our generation were once not able to do.
Read MoreHow to Teach Media Literacy in Real Time to Kids
As a parent, you want to protect your children and shelter them from danger as much as you possibly can. When it comes to media, it’s no different. You teach your children when to cross the street, how to eat, and how to tie their shoes. But what about teaching them to question their surroundings? Media literacy does just that: It questions the media.
Read More4 Ways We Ignore Poverty and Blame Poor People and What You Can Do To Help
Unfortunately, most of us have heard anti-welfare sentiment many times before, from sources both expected and surprising. Many Americans would rather pretend poverty isn’t an issue in our country. Worse yet, they’d prefer to blame low-income people for their status while supporting plans to dismantle the safety net. So how did we get here as a nation? And what can we do?
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