Feminism 101 Articles

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23 Ways Feminists Have Made the World a Better Place for Women

30 Ways To Be a Better Ally in 2015

6 Ways to Confront a Bigot

What They Really Mean When They Say They’re Not a Feminist

Abortion Is a Real Experience, Not a Political Tool

30+ Alternatives to Help You Stop Using Ableist and Homophobic Phrases

40 Things That Don’t Actually Make You Closed-Minded

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Why the End of Michfest Is Good for Feminism: Two Activists Weigh In

Why I Delete Comments (And Why It Isn’t “Censorship”)

7 Totally Normal Things Breastfeeding Parents Might Feel About Their Bodies

How to Introduce Your Partner to Feminism

3 Reasons Why Being Anti-Racist Isn’t Code for Being Anti-White

What The Poor Won’t Tell You

Does Feminism Require Vegetarianism or Veganism?

What Would YOU Do If You Witnessed Someone Being Discriminated Against for Shopping While Black?

Why Banning You on Facebook Isn’t a Violation of Your Freedom of Speech

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4 Ways Colleges Can Block Your Activism (And How You Can Push Back)

Does Feminism Really Help All Women – Or Just White Women?

Don’t Tell Me To Just Get Over It

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5 Oppressive (And Downright Rude) Assumptions About People Without Family

The List of Rules for Women

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How Feminism Can Better Support Moms Who Aren’t Straight, White, or Middle-Class

5 Ways To Create a Femme Friendly Workplace

I’m Only Friends with Boys

The Healing Power of Community

Talking Back: Street Harassment Is Not A Compliment!

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3 Ways You’ve Been Taught You Can’t Be Trusted – And How Not to Pass That Onto Children

So You Call Yourself an Ally: 10 Things All ‘Allies’ Need to Know

Transnational Feminism: Why Feminist Activism Needs to Think Globally

Disabled People Don’t Need To Be “Fixed” — We Need A Cure For Ableism