Feminism 101 Articles

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The Beginning Black Feminist’s Guide to Feminism Without the Anti-Black Bullsh*t

Scaling Back the Anger

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5 Ways You Can Be an Activist Without Hitting the Streets

Why Saying ‘It’s My Choice’ Doesn’t Necessarily Make Your Choice Feminist

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5 Ways to Deal with Misguided (But Well-Intentioned) Allies

Why Grammar Snobbery Has No Place in the Movement

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

Labels: Empowering, Harmful, or Both?

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Dear US Women: These 9 Societal Messages Are Lying to You

‘Women-Only’ Spaces That Exclude Trans Women Lead Us Down This Awful Path

‘Ally’ Is More Than a Label — It’s an Action

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4 Things You’ve Thought About Hijabis That Are Completely Wrong

What Grammar Snobs Fail to Realize – And Why They’re Just Plain Wrong

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

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Service Dogs 101: 3 Things Every Feminist Should Know About Service Dogs and Their Owners

50 Liberating Relationship ‘Rules’ for Feminists to Live By

Talking Back: Street Harassment Is Not A Compliment!

Tired of Toxicity in Your Activist Community? Address These 6 Issues

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Is Feminism a Movement Just for Women – Or Is It About All Forms of Oppression?

6 Ways to Tell If You Need to Be Called Out

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5 Ways to Bring Feminism to Your Education

What Men Really Mean When They Cat Call

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3 Feminist Ways to Communicate Mindfully in Your Personal Relationships

3 Reasons Dating, Attraction, and Desire Are Always Political

6 Unhelpful Comments That Gaslight People in Conversations About Social Justice

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

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5 Questions Feminists Are Tired of Being Asked (And Some Alternative Approaches to Asking Them)

What Is White/Male Privilege?

Getting Called Out: Why Acknowledging Oppression Matters More Than Your Hurt Feelings

This Advice on Dealing with Your Struggles and Privilege is Pretty Much Perfect – And Super Adorable