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4 Myths About Self-Harm We Urgently Need to Unlearn
Myth #2: “Self-harm is done for attention.” This author learned about self-harm at a young age, and in a terrible way. Let’s do better by unlearning these myths.
Read MoreThe Blatant Hypocrisy of ‘Pro-Life’ Rhetoric
The “pro-life” movement is just asking for someone to point out their hypocrisy – and that’s exactly what these comic does.
Read MoreWhat Would Happen If Men Were Treated Like Women in Hollywood?
What if people in Hollywood treated men like they treat women? Some objectification, entitlement, and more come out in this funny take.
Read MoreHow I Broke the Silence and Confronted My Mother About Her Alcoholism
What’s it like to send your own mother to rehab? Here’s what it took for this author to face the elephant in the room of her mother’s addiction.
Read MoreHow Toxic Masculinity Dominated 2016
Donald Trump, mass shootings, police violence. What’s the danger of toxic masculinity? For an answer, look no further than this review of 2016.
Read MoreWould People Care More About College Sexual Assaults If They Were Bear Attacks?
“Bears will be bears!” What if bears killed 1 in 5 people? This absurd situation might make you laugh, but it makes an important point about sexual assault.
Read More4 Ways to Stay Grounded After the Election
Our fear after Donald Trump’s election is valid – but how can we keep it from getting overwhelming? These self-care ideas can help.
Read More5 Reasons to Break Your Plastic Water Bottle Habit (Yes, Even if You Recycle!)
From Flint to Standing Rock, it’s clear that water has a role in environmental oppression. Here’s what you may not realize about how plastic water bottles are part of the problem.
Read MoreWhy Paid Sick Leave Is Feminist as Hell
Do you know why supporting paid sick leave is so crucial for intersectional feminists? Here’s how this issue has a huge impact for women, families, and the wage gap.
Read More‘If You Voted for Trump’ – An Important Message on Why People Are Afraid
Think marginalized people should “give Trump a chance” before worrying about his presidency? Marina Watanabe makes crystal clear what the problem is here.
Read MoreIs ‘Clean Eating’ a Bogus Trend? 7 Claims That Don’t Add Up
Have you come across the widespread promotion of “clean eating” for a healthy lifestyle? Here’s the research that disproves many of the benefits of this diet.
Read More‘You’re So Fat’ – The Startling Mechanics of How We Learn to Insult Each Other
Ever witnessed a kid saying a putdown like this one? This author’s reaction can teach all of us about how we judge each other – and how to encourage each other to stop.
Read More5 Reasons You Should Care About Environmental Justice If You Care About Women
It’s easy to get how some issues relate to feminism – but climate change? If you haven’t paid attention to this connection before, here’s good reason to start.
Read More5 Tips for Self-Care in a Culture That Glorifies Stress
We often view being busy and worn out as a sign of being “productive” – so how can you prioritize taking care of yourself? These practical tips can help.
Read More3 Reasons We Can’t Forget Environmentalism in Our Social Justice Activism
Our environmental problems won’t be solved by privileged people shopping at Whole Foods. Here’s how the social justice issues you care about include environmentalism.
Read More3 Simple Facts That Can Help Calm Your Breast Insecurities
Too big, too small, too lopsided – ever feel like your breasts aren’t “good enough?” Some common misconceptions might be getting to you, so let’s clear them up.
Read More3 Practical Ways to Challenge Gender Norms in Heterosexual Marriages
We’re so used to our society’s traditional gender roles that we can’t expect to get rid of them without putting some thought into it. These ideas can really help.
Read MoreWhat’s So Feminist About Yoga? Here Are 4 Amazing Connections
If you’re thinking of the mainstream Western yoga industry, you might think that yoga is not feminist. Here’s an approach that shows the two go hand-in-hand.
Read MoreGetting Real About What It Really Means to Be Asexual
“I don’t feel like I’m alone anymore.” This is a great story of how one person discovered their asexual identity – and it can help you learn about what it means to be asexual.
Read MoreIf Catcalls Were Really ‘Just Compliments’
“It’s a compliment!” Some people just don’t get the problem with street harassment, so here’s Cristen Conger with some criteria that proves it’s no compliment at all.
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