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7 Ways to Be a Better Ally to LGBTQIA+ Parents
This author meets many people who want to be her ally, but don’t know where to start. These tips can help you support queer families in everyday ways.
Read MoreWhen Consent Feels Complicated, Remember These Teenagers’ Wise Words
We often discuss consent as simply “yes” or “no” – but do you know of situations when it feels more complicated? Degrassi visits a high school for some smart answers on tough questions.
Read MoreChoose Your Method: 5 Types of Hormonal Birth Control
Birth control is not one-size-fits-all. There are a lot of choices out there, and they all work differently. It’s no wonder people get confused. As feminists, we are wholly dedicated to your right to choose. So if you’ve ever wondered “How the #*%! does this work?” or “Which option is best for me and my lifestyle?” then this article is for you.
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 MoreNo, We Won’t Calm Down – Tone Policing Is Just Another Way to Protect Privilege
“Calm down so we can discuss this like adults.” Ever said something like this in a conversation on oppression? Tone policing is no way to get justice, and this comic will help you understand exactly why.
Read More9 Ways to Defy the ‘Good Fatty’ Trope
If you feel pressure to be a “Good Fatty” – like the type of fat person who’s trying to be smaller – try these actions to help relieve the pressure.
Read MoreThe Abortion Pill: Facts You Can Swallow
Abortion has been historically demonized, but we must rise to the occasion and ensure that everyone can gain access to safe abortions and reproductive care when and if they need it.
Read More5 Ways to Talk to Your Teen About Abortion – Without Stigmatizing It
Abortion is a complicated issue for teenagers – but not always for the reasons parents think. Here are some things to keep in mind when you’re addressing this topic with your teen.
Read MoreWhy Yoga Is A Lifestyle Choice For Me
Everyday I’m reminded that others see me as the caricature of a young single mother. Most days, these messages only fuel me to silently and efficiently demonstrate the falsehoods in these stereotypes. But sometimes, it sinks in and I can’t breathe. But somehow when I finish my yoga practice, I am able to overcome those thoughts and prevent an anxiety attack. I can breathe again and give thanks.
Read MoreI’ll Get Married When (And If) I Want To: 6 Reasons to Stop Asking Women When They’re Tying the Knot
Can I kindly ask that you stop asking me when I’m getting married? It’s more than just annoying – asking a woman when she’s settling down actually perpetuates some pretty messed up messages we get from society. Here are six reasons to ditch that question and stop pushing people into the predetermined life path we (or society) deem fit for them.
Read MoreSad Spinsters And Crazy Cat Ladies: Why Society Shames Single Women And Why We Should Celebrate The Single Life Instead
We are products of a lifetime of gendered social messages that tell us that every woman needs a man – that to not have one, even for a moment, is a failure at womanhood. Aside from all the overt sexism, the idea that being single sucks is flat out WRONG. So here are a few ways that being single is good for you and a viable life choice if you want to.
Read More5 Ways That Being Against Sexism Doesn’t Mean You Hate Men
When women express discomfort with sexism, men in particular jump to the conclusion that they must be man haters to make such a fuss. This seems to be the primary deterrent preventing women from speaking out against sexism. But here’s the thing: Being against sexism is not the same thing as being against men. Let’s debunk five myths about this misconception.
Read MoreCameras, Consent and Conservative Rapeyness
We live with a deep and persistent societal tolerance for the use of women’s bodies by others for their own purposes, profit, political gain and entertainment. Cameras and harassment are the tip of an iceberg of male regulation of women’s bodies and behaviors. Legislation, based on a cultural acceptance of women’s bodies as public resources, is much more pernicious.
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 MoreWhat Our Dominant Narratives Say About Abortion
Can you think of a movie or television show that portrays abortion as an option for one of its characters? These are the dominant narratives about abortion – the stories we see and hear that shape how we perceive the procedure. Meanwhile, where are the real stories? Where are the realities, the facts and the lived experiences of actual people having abortions?
Read More4 Ways Queer And Trans Parents Are Raising Revolutionary Children During The Trump Era
These parents are turning this tumultuous political moment into teachable one by talking to their kids about oppression: What it is, how it manifests and how to interrupt it.
Read More3 Reasons We Need to Be Critical of Sex Positivity in Queer Spaces
Is your queer community super sex-positive? That may not always be a good thing – check this out for some important reasons why.
Read MoreShe Didn’t Believe in Thin Privilege – But Here’s What Changed Her Mind
We’ve all made mistakes in activism, and Angelina L.B. (aka albinwonderland) is owning up to one of hers. Her new perspective on fatphobia makes a lot of sense to us!
Read More3 Myths That Make Navigating the Radical Left as a Person of Faith Difficult
Straddling the line of two worlds – in this case, radical politics and spiritual beliefs – wouldn’t be so hard if people realized that they can coexist.
Read MoreSpend Money Like an Activist: A Guide for Politically Conscious Buying
It’s no secret that money is exchanged at uncomfortably high rates throughout the US, and the more politically savvy among us might begin to wonder how our dollars can make a difference for social change. Thankfully, several effective strategies exist for us to pick and choose from, depending on our own personal situations and how we want to activate a plan.
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