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What the Wedding Industrial Complex Is – And How It’s Hurting Our Ideas of Love
Ever thought about how many people’s jobs depend on the pressure to get married? The wedding industry may seem harmless, but it’s feeding us some toxic ideas.
Read More9 Fantastic Ways to Be a Practicing Feminist with Your Partner
What does feminism look like in a relationship? Try these great tips to foster a healthy, supportive partnership.
Read MoreWhy Apologies Are Powerful Tools for Combating Rape Culture
“The mainstream idea of ‘justice’ after rape in our society is ridiculously limited.” Here’s how apologies could help expand our idea of justice for survivors.
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 More4 Irresponsible Ways Society Treats Aging – And What to Do About It
Can you name the ways that we treat people differently as they get older? These are big problems that often go unrecognized – but you can help.
Read More5 Myths That Uphold Mental Health Stigma in Latinx Communities
Can you relate to how mental health stigma shows up in Latinx cultures? Let’s get the truth on some of the myths that can keep Latinx people from getting help.
Read MoreHere’s Why You Shouldn’t ‘Debate’ with People Online
Let’s get real about “online debates” – what are they really good for? This comic has some much better ideas.
Read More6 Unhelpful Comments That Gaslight People in Conversations About Social Justice
Are you gaslighting people when they tell you about injustice? Even if you just mean to be reassuring, here’s how these comments miss the point in hurtful ways.
Read MoreThe Top 8 Reasons Why We Need Feminism in Our Schools
What do you think the purpose of public education is? If you want it to do more than repeat the status quo, here’s why feminism has to be part of the equation.
Read More50 Body Acceptance New Year Resolutions (That Don’t Involve Dieting!)
All the new year’s resolution hype around “weight loss as the key to happiness” can be super harmful. These awesome ideas can help you resolve to actually take care of your body instead.
Read More7 Ways Transmasculine Folks Experience Emotional Abuse in Relationships
The toxic and abusive expressions of “love” that this author has experienced are far too common. If you notice any of these patterns in your relationship(s), here’s a chance to make a necessary change.
Read MoreDear Able Friends: I Am Not Your Inspiration Porn
Have you ever fallen for the objectifying message behind “inspiration porn?” This author wants you to know why you lose her trust and make her life harder when you expect people with disabilities to inspire you with their achievements.
Read MoreHow My Mom’s Self-Hate Taught Me a Vital Lesson About Self-Love
“She didn’t like how she looked anymore. But if everyone thought I looked exactly like her, wasn’t she seeing a reflection of those things she hated in me?”
Read MoreViolence Through Words Is Still Violence – And This Stirring Response to Emotional Abuse Will Show You Why
Ever had someone (even a survivor) refuse to call violence that’s not physical “abuse?” This woman’s story leaves no doubt that it is.
Read MoreHow Queer Relationships Can Get Stuck in Harmful Gender Norms (And Why We Really Need to Get Unstuck)
The butch/femme binary can come in small boxes of how we’re “supposed” to be. Here’s some of the damage those boxes can bring – is any of it familiar to you?
Read MoreIf You Think the Dad Bod Phenomenon Is Championing Body-Positivity, Think Again – Here Are 3 Big Reasons We Need to Stop Praising It Now
The “Dad Bod” hype is everywhere right now. Here’s all you really need to know about the sinister, body-policing tone of this sexist trend.
Read More7 Ways the Media’s Depiction of Eating Disorders Completely Fails Women of Color
Why does it matter if some stories are left untold? This story sure makes it crystal clear.
Read MoreSo You’re a ‘Breasts Man’? Here Are 3 Reasons That Could Be Sexist
Boobs are great, but forgetting there’s a person behind them is not. As in the case of one reader, there are times when comments on our bodies (yes, even from loved ones) are unwarranted, unnecessary, and marginalizing. And there are painful consequences to objectifying body parts associated with womanhood. To help explain why, here’s what’s not okay about these comments.
Read MoreDear US Women: These 9 Societal Messages Are Lying to You
You’ve been told that you’re not strong enough, not smart enough, not aggressive enough. You’ve been told that these weaknesses and character flaws keep you from achieving certain things. And you’ve had more than enough of those lies. Here are some dangerous myths society has taught you. It’s time to get free and unlearn them, and this is a helpful start.
Read More6 Reasons Why Being Called a Cis Person Is Not ‘Oppressive’
Using the term cis is all about helping trans people and not at all about making cis people feel bad. And yet, a lot of cis folk push back because they don’t understand it. Here are 6 reasons this term is not “oppressive.”
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