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7 Ways for Women and Femmes to Respond to Workplace Bullying
Ever been treated like she was by someone at work? This guide can help you do something about it.
Read More5 Ways Trump Liberated Us All From the Myth of American Exceptionalism
So much for that “post-racial society” we’re supposed to be living in – here’s the rude awakening that comes with Trump’s election, and what we can learn from it.
Read MoreWhy White People Saying the N-Word Isn’t the Same as Black People Saying ‘Cracker’
Is it just an unfair double standard of who “gets to say racial slurs?” Nope – here’s what you need to know about the difference between the n-word and “cracker.”
Read MoreHow I Know the Body Positive Movement Will Never Be Mine to Claim
Are you a thin person feeling “left out” or “bashed” by the body positive movement? You could probably learn something from this take on why you’re being excluded.
Read MoreHow to Treat a Lady On the Internet – Since Some of You Need Instructions
Entitled, sexist, and creepy behavior on the Internet has gone way too far. This primer lets you know what NOT to do when you come across women online.
Read MoreJK Rowling’s Anti-Native ‘Magic’ Racism – And How Authors Can Do Diversity Better
“What’s the big deal” about the anti-Native racism in fiction like JK Rowling’s “History of Magic in North America?” Find out where she’s gone wrong – and why it really matters.
Read More4 Important Reasons Why Disability Visibility Matters
This author’s actively choosing to be visibly disabled. What does that mean? Read this and you’ll know why disability visibility is an act of radical love.
Read More6 Ways Your Social Justice Activism Might Be Ableist
#5: “Policing and enforcing use of academic rhetoric.” These examples are everywhere in activism these days – recognize any from your own social justice work?
Read More5 Ways to Do Environmental Activism Without the Entitlement
She had a damn good reason to care about “saving the planet” – but the entitled assumptions she made are way too common. Here are tips for a better strategy.
Read More5 Signs Your Idea of ‘Intersectionality’ Is Anti-Black Racism In Disguise
#2: “You want ‘everyone to be treated equally.’” You think you’re being intersectional, but if these signs are familiar, you’re still being anti-black.
Read More4 Reasons Why the Lack of Asian Americans in Hollywood Is Completely Absurd
Do you know the numbers of Asian Americans in leading Hollywood roles? It’s really dismal, and this will show you how the media could be doing much better.
Read More5 Questions an Anti-Racist Organization Should Be Able to Answer
“We value diversity. Everyone is welcome here!” Lots of organizations and programs are saying this – but can you back it up?
Read More5 Reasons Why Your Racist Jokes Aren’t As Funny As You Think They Are
They’re “just jokes” – must be harmless, right? Here’s the disturbing connection between racist jokes (even the “ironic” ones) and the racism you’d never want to support.
Read More6 Ways to Tell If You Need to Be Called Out
There’s a deep fear of being “wrong” that can make call-out culture toxic – but sometimes we need to be called out. Here’s how you can tell the difference.
Read More3 Reasons Why ‘If I Ever Met a Rapist, I’d Punch Him’ Isn’t Helpful
You might think it’s supportive to threaten a rapist with violence. But here’s why it doesn’t make this author (and many other survivors) feel any safer.
Read More4 Ways the ‘Boys Will Be Boys’ Attitude Harms the Men in Our Lives
What do we really mean by “boys will be boys”? We need to stop what this expectation of masculinity is doing to men and boys.
Read More3 Reasons You Might Be Afraid To Speak Up For Muslims – And How To Do It Anyway
Have you come across Islamophobic comments like the ones this author’s family friend made? These are the reasons you might be hesitating to challenge them, and the strategies that can help.
Read More4 Problems With How We’re Talking About ‘Female Friendships’
It’s hard to see women as potential allies when you’ve been taught that they’re your competition. Here’s what to look out for so you can have healthier friendships.
Read MoreBi Erasure in the Polyamorous Community Totally Happens – Here’s How
Do you believe any of the stereotypes about people who are bisexual and polyamorous? They’re far too common – and if you’re in a polyamorous community, here’s how you can help do something about it.
Read More3 Ways Biphobia Hurts Bisexual People’s Mental Health
“It’s just a phase.” You’ve probably come across negative bisexual stereotypes – but do you know how they affect the mental health of bisexual people? This article shows how you can help, and why it’s so important to do so.
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