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5 Things We Shouldn’t Be Dismissing as ‘Girl Hate’
We’re all for resisting the pressure on women to judge each other – but let’s get some clarity on these common situations that aren’t “girl hate” at all.
Read MoreWill You Be Successful If You ‘Work Hard Enough?’ 5 Problems With the Myth of Meritocracy
What makes people successful? Our society buys into the idea that it’s a combination of hard work and pure talent – but here’s why this myth both is inaccurate and harmful.
Read More6 Awesome Environmental Projects to Educate and Engage Children
Fun, educational, and eco-conscious – these great learning experiences for you and your kids can actually make a difference, too!
Read More5 Reasons Why People of Color Cannot Appropriate White Culture in the US
“Then you should stop speaking English and wearing jeans!” This response to cultural appropriation is so common – and so misguided. Here’s what you’re missing if you think people of color can appropriate white cultures.
Read MoreHere’s How Fatphobia Is Being Marketed to You – And Why So Many of Us Buy Into It
Example #1: “Selling fat loss as health.” People have been trained to be afraid of fat – but it’s time to be aware of how fatphobia is being sold to you for profit.
Read MoreHelp! I Have a Weird Relationship with Food, But Is It an Eating Disorder?
Unhealthy “tips” about food are so common that a lot of us have disordered eating patterns and we don’t even know it. Do these signs apply to your eating habits?
Read More3 Radical Reasons to Be Okay with Not Being Okay (And 4 Ways to Manage the Feelings)
What if I told you it’s okay to not be okay? We’re pushed toward constant optimism. But is there a cost to this focus on positivity? Avoiding tough emotions might not be as positive as you think – and there’s no substitute for your real emotions. Here’s how to feel what you feel without drowning in your feelings, and define healing on your own terms.
Read More3 Ways Microaggressions In The Workplace Got Worse After Trump
Some companies are answering calls for diversity but does that mean marginalized folks feel comfortable, safe and valued at work?
Read MoreIf You’re a Feminist Healthcare Worker, Intentional Language Is a Must – Here’s How to Do It
Lots of people can relate to the frustrating search for healthcare that won’t make us uncomfortable because of who we are. Following these steps would help us all.
Read MoreYes, The Left Needs to Keep Infighting – Here Are 6 Reasons Why
“Why does the Left keep eating its own? We need to unite!” These concerns are common these days – but these are crucial reasons why they need to stop.
Read MoreAdults Just Don’t Understand: Checking Out Our Everyday Adultism
An essential ingredient in all recipes for social justice is self-determination: the ability to author your own life. To be the subject, rather than the object, of your life. And yet the denial of youths’ right to self-determine is as old as civilization itself. So how can you recognize and push back against adultism in your everyday life? Read on to find out.
Read MoreWhat Happens When You Include Your Eating Disorder on a Medical Intake Form
This is stunning. And it shows just how long the medical community has to go in properly caring for patients with eating disorders.
Read More10 Not-So-Feminist Things We Feminists Do in Comments Sections
“Wait, aren’t these the same people who are supposed to be about equality?” These reveal some seriously troubling issues in our movements.
Read More4 Things No One Should Ever Say to Disabled People on Benefits
“Why don’t you just get a job?” These are way too common – they’re even coming from presidential candidates right now. What else do you wish people would stop saying to disabled people on benefits?
Read More6 Steps Towards Whole-Heartedly Loving Yourself as a Feminine Gay Man
This author once believed the toxic messages that feminine gay men are undesirable and unlovable. These strategies helped him love himself – and they can remind you that you’re worth loving, too.
Read MoreMake the Most of Your Media Critiques in 5 Easy Steps
Social media is a great facilitator for interaction with the media. But I have to be honest: some of my fellow Internet activists have their work cut out for them when it comes to their social networking rants, namely those critiquing pop culture. Here are some ideas to keep in mind the next time you need to type out a diatribe about the latest media sensation.
Read More5 Lessons We Can Learn From the Orlando Media Coverage
Did you notice these things in mainstream media coverage of the Orlando shooting? Here’s what to do to when the media aren’t doing justice to communities in crisis.
Read MoreIf You Need Proof That Breast Policing Is Ridiculous, Look No Further Than These 4 Examples from Facebook
By the time we got through these, we were really riled up.
Read More4 Reasons Why Expecting LGBTQIA+ People To Come Out Is Problematic (And How Inviting In Is Better)
This might be a surprise to you, but it makes so much sense. Does it change how you think about coming out stories?
Read MoreWhy Your Savior Complex Is Toxic to Your Relationship
The knight in shining armor who saves the damsel in distress: sound familiar? Probably, since it’s one of the most popular narratives in history. And it can lead to some pretty messed up thoughts on healthy relationships. If you consider being saved romantic, or saving someone else heroic, you may have a savior complex. And it may be ruining your relationship.
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