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How to Argue Against Racist Mascots
Despite protests from Native Americans, many still refuse to acknowledge the racism inherent in the Indian mascots. Try these responses to common excuses from Indian mascot supporters.
Read More13 Questions Most Cis Men Will Never Have to Ask Themselves
So many cis men have a difficult time accepting that they have male privilege. This article provides concrete, accessible examples of that privilege and it’s impact.
Read More6 Steps Toward Breaking the Silence and Opening Up to Friends About Our Histories with Sexual Violence
Society tells us to be quiet and deal with the trauma of sexual violence alone. This complacency allows for continued violence, loneliness, and delayed healing. However, creating community through sharing our history with sexual violence is an empowering and revolutionary act of self love. Check out this article for strategies on how to safely share your story.
Read More5 Things Straight Women Should Stop Saying to Queer Women
There are certain things people say to queer women over and over again that they just shouldn’t — and straight women do this, too. We think that women can’t oppress other women, but it’s entirely possible. And we need to talk more about it. So, here are five things straight women shouldn’t say when talking to queer women. And yes, we’ve heard them all before.
Read More5 Ways That Bi Erasure Hurts More Than Just Bisexual People
Bisexual folks have been made the butt of so many jokes, have had their identities excluded from queer communities, and have been accused of perpetuating transphobia and the gender binary. But the castigation of bi identities from queer and gender non-conforming movements reinforces a prejudice that harms people across the gender and sexuality spectrum.
Read MoreFree the Fringe: 6 Ways to De-Stereotype Native American Heritage Month
This time of year is wrought with stereotypes of Native people. Here’s how to de-stereotype Native American Heritage Month — no leather, feathers, or fringe needed.
Read MoreTraveling, Street Harassment, and Actual Advice
Safety should be a top priority when traveling! But if there is one thing I’m sure of, it’s that street harassment is a worldwide problem. So why do we continue to romanticize street harassment in Europe, while vilifying it when Black and Brown men are involved? It’s okay to feel uncomfortable when traveling, but if you want some real advice, let me help you out.
Read MoreThe Sexy Lie
Our media is saturated with images that sexually objectify women. The explanation for this phenomenon? “Sex sells.” But is it really sex that these ads are implying? Caroline Heldman doesn’t think so. Check out her TED Talk about the overwhelming sexual objectification of women in our media, and how something a lot more sinister than sex appeal is at work.
Read MoreMore Than Two: Examining the Myths and Facts of Polyamory
In our society, monogamous relationships are the norm – but they’re not the only option. Learn the truth about what polyamory means, and why it’s not like common myths say.
Read MoreYour First Time: A Sexual Guide for Cis Girls
Most sexual education is terrible! Here’s a guide for cisgender girls and women with what you need to know before having sex for the first time.
Read MoreGetting With Girls Like Us: A Radical Guide to Dating Trans Women for Cis Women
Trans women are a component of queer women’s communities, so a lack of respect amongst us just means more devaluing of women, when society dishes out plenty of that for all of us already. So with that in mind, I have put together some suggestions for cis women on thinking through some basic trans issues, including ideas on approaching trans women in a romantic or intimate context.
Read MoreEveryday Sexual Assault
We’ve received hundreds of reports of women being groped, grabbed, manhandled, slapped, tweaked, pinched, stroked and smacked in public, usually by complete strangers. Yet our society not only downplays and accepts this crime but deliberately normalizes it, telling women not to overreact, not to make a fuss out of nothing, or even to be glad of the attention.
Read More9 Tactics of Abuse That You Can Find in Trump’s Sexual Assault Video
It’s not just harmless “locker room talk” – naming the abusive tactics behind Trump’s words is chilling, but so important for facing the reality of abuse.
Read More4 Ways the Animal Rights Movement Uses Human Bodies to Sell Animal Rights
This article was originally published in RESIST, a publication that is no longer in print, and cross-posted here. (Content warning: animal exploitation; examples of sexism, ableism; descriptions of women in sexually or domestically abusive situations) The animal rights community has a serious exploitation problem. I am never surprised to hear when a non-vegan believes that…
Read More5 Outrageous School Policies That Are Pushing Black Girls Out of Schools
Aren’t schools supposed to be sites of learning and growth for young people? These horrible policies targeting young black girl tells a different story.
Read More6 Assumptions About Fat Fetishism I’d Love For Us to Reconsider
People who dig sex or relationships with fat people can get a bad rep. But here’s good reason to think twice before dismissing them as “perverse” fat fetishists.
Read More6 Ways to Help Support Queer Women’s Media
Queer women’s media is crucial, and it can’t exist without support. So here are some ways that you can help queer women’s media thrive.
Read MoreThe Radical Friendship Contract: 10 Expectations for Loving People Fully
A contract for friendship? Yes, really – imagine rolling with a squad like this, loving each other in your fullness, and you’ll know why this author’s onto something.
Read MoreHow the Trigger Warning Debate Exposes Our F*cked Up Views on Mental Illness
Do you agree with the University of Chicago dean about trigger warnings? These attitudes reveal that we need urgent changes in our approach to mental health.
Read MoreBias Against Intersex Olympics Athletes Is What’s Unfair – Not These Athletes’ Bodies
Did you hear about what Shannon Rowbury said about intersex Olympics runners? It’s not okay – and here’s the info on anti-intersex bias and transphobia that shows why.
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