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How 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 Support Standing Rock – And Confront What It Means to Live on Stolen Land
How can you help indigenous people fighting the North Dakota Access Pipeline? These tips include strategies allies can start using right now to help make a difference.
Read MoreMy Friends Would Rather Have Their Guts Cut Open Than Be Like Me
This author knows what it’s like to have people go to extreme measures to not look like her – like weight loss surgery. Here’s her stunning account of how it feels.
Read More5 Ways People Justify Adults Having Sex with Minors – And Why It’s Still Not Okay
Of course you believe it’s wrong for adults to have sex with minors – unless a minor isn’t a “perfect victim,” right? Make sure you know why these cases are still wrong.
Read More9 Ways to Support Your Muslim Friends During Ramadan
Do you have questions about Ramadan? This article covers the basics of how non-Muslims can support Muslims, especially during this holy month.
Read MoreHere’s Why We Need Restorative Justice As an Option for Dealing with Abuse
“#1: The current system isn’t working.” What does it take to change abusive behavior? Restorative justice is an alternative to the criminal justice system, and here’s how it can help.
Read MoreHow Feminism Can Better Support Moms Who Aren’t Straight, White, or Middle-Class
Moms are constantly under attack in our society – but how often does standing up for mothers include moms who are single, of color, poor, queer or otherwise marginalized? Here’s how to make sure you support them.
Read More5 Reasons I Refuse to Call Myself An ‘Ally’ – And Why I Use ‘Turncoat’ Instead
What are we missing when we call ourselves allies? This author had some insightful realizations about what it really takes to give support, and you might find yourself taking off the “ally” label once you’ve read them.
Read More4 Reasons Social Justice Orgs Shouldn’t Be Led Only By Straight, White, Cis Men
Have you read these numbers showing the lack of diversity in the non-profit world? It’s pretty dismal – and these are some really important reasons to diversify the leadership.
Read More9 Ways We Can Make Social Justice Movements Less Elitist and More Accessible
Ever participated in these ways of making social justice communities exclusive? They’re pretty common, but this author’s got some ways to include everyone – and some really good points about why it matters.
Read More5 Common Ways Our Communities Fail to Address Intimate Partner Violence
What this author witnessed is far too common – and what’s worse is that so many of us in social justice groups don’t know how to respond as bystanders to partner violence. Are any of these familiar to your community?
Read More4 Affirmations for Women Learning to Love Their Transness
Do you have examples of what self-love for trans women looks like? Even most of the “Love Your Body” talk fails to address your struggles. So here are some uplifting reminders just for you.
Read More7 Ways to Make Your Wedding More Socially Conscious (And Feminist!)
The institution of marriage isn’t exactly designed for folks who don’t fit the mold. But you can reclaim it – here are some fun and socially conscious ideas for creating a wedding that’s just right for you.
Read MoreThe Pro-Choice Movement Has a White Supremacy Problem – And Anti-Choice Advocates Are Using It to Their Advantage
As this queer woman found out, keeping abortion safe and legal calls for more than you may think. Does any of this change how you’ll approach the issue?
Read More3 Common Feminist Phrases That (Unintentionally) Marginalize Trans Women
Language around trans women is constantly evolving. So if you’re a cis ally, let’s make sure you don’t use these phrases and accidentally cause harm.
Read MoreWhy Our Feminism Must Be Intersectional (And 3 Ways to Practice It)
Those of us calling for an inclusive feminism aren’t the ones being “divisive.” But those of us refusing to acknowledge the need for intersectionality in feminism are.
Read MoreThe Misadventures of Light-Skinned Lexi: A Story About Colorist Microaggressions
Too often in communities of color, instead of creating solidarity, our differences serve to further divide us and sustain colorism, or the idea and practice that gives lighter-skinned people more privilege and fairer treatment. Because whiteness is placed on a pedestal across communities and cultures, it should come as no surprise that those who can…
Read MoreA Hilarious Peek into the Secrets of ‘Social Justice Warrior Training’
Have you ever been called a social justice warrior? This “leaked footage” from Franchesca Ramsey takes us through SJW training camp to show how absurd this “insult” really is.
Read MoreWhat Everyone Needs to Know About #BlackLivesMatter, MLK, and Why Our Protests Are No Overreaction
Find out why people are saying these are the words that finally helped them understand anti-Black racism in the U.S.
Read MoreJewish Fear, Love, & Solidarity in the Wake of Neo-Nazism
This article was originally published on JewSchool and reposted here with the author’s permission. Jewish Fear Jewish fear is that buzzing feeling in our bones that won’t let us sleep at night because we don’t know when it will come next. Jewish fear is American Neo-Nazis chanting “Blood and Soil” on American soil. In living…
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