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Your 3-Step Guide to Practicing Non-Oppressive BDSM
Some people think it’s contradictory to be a feminist and practice BDSM. With these tips, you can think through even more than safe words and and consent – and get kinky without compromising your values.
Read MoreSay Yes to Decolonial Love: 5 Ways to Resist Oppression in Your Relationships
Colonialism may feel far away in history, but do you know how it can affect your relationships today? These strategies will help you get out of the oppressive cycle.
Read More6 Tips for Working in Solidarity with Muslim Women
Every few days, I get a question along the lines of “How do you reconcile your Muslim faith with feminism?” These questions have always puzzled me because I find that Islam and feminism complement each other well. If you’re interested in supporting Muslim women in feminism – which, as feminists, you should be –here are six tips to embrace to be better peers.
Read MoreMy Body is Not an Achievement or a Work in Progress
The beauty ideal has changed over time, but the idea that there is only one way to have a beautiful body has not. The current one necessitates thinness. Until we’ve accomplished thinness, we are works in progress, and that there is no excuse for not participating in this. It’s not about policing how we look, they tell us. It’s for our health, for our own good! As if.
Read MoreIs Your Halloween Costume Racist?
Halloween is about glorifying all things spooky, but the scariest thing is how rampant racism is. This year, try asking yourself these questions to avoid perpetuating stereotypes and racist attitudes.
Read MoreIf You ‘Don’t See Race,’ You’re Not Paying Attention
I’m tired of hearing, “I don’t see race.” The thing is, if you really don’t see race at all, it doesn’t make much difference to the people whose livelihoods, cultures, and identities are all affected by racial inequality. If you’re someone who’s having trouble seeing race, here are three things to start paying attention to so you can see it a little more clearly.
Read MoreLessons from Boston: Racism’s Blindness to Violence and Peace as a Form of Privilege
In the wake of the tragedies in Boston, we must challenge ourselves to reflect on our reactions to loss of life, violence, and tragedy. Why don’t Americans express the same outrage when similar — and far greater — tragedies occur abroad, or even in our own urban neighborhoods? Perhaps the barometer to our reactions is grounded in racism and xenophobia.
Read MoreBusting Myths about Fat Bodies
I’ve been thinking a lot about the assumptions people make about living in a fat body. I want to break some of those erroneous assumptions about living in a fat body down. I want to talk about how it feels to live in a fat body.
Read MoreLet’s Talk About “Asian Sadness”
Hearing the phrase “Asian sadness” made me feel like my depression linked to my Asian American identity isn’t just something I made up.
Read More8 Ways People of Color are Tokenized in Nonprofits
There’s a type of racism in the workplace many of us have personally witnessed, perpetrated or experienced: tokenism. Tokenism is, simply, covert racism.
Read MoreShould Light-Skinned People of Color Voluntarily Exclude Ourselves from People of Color Spaces?
Wouldn’t it be amazing if you could get all the cool stuff that Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) get? Like… Richly artistic cultures that have been setting trends in music, dance, art, and fashion for hundreds of years Ancient and powerful cultural and spiritual practices passed down through generations Seasoned food Without all…
Read MoreDiversity or Inclusion – Do You Know Which One to Strive For?
There’s lots of talk about diversity as something to strive for – but what if we focused more on inclusion? Here’s the difference, and why it matters.
Read More8 Ways to Rock Your Style Without Destroying the Environment
Once you know how our fashion habits are destroying the environment, what can you do about it? Try on some of these practical ideas.
Read MoreOutdoor Recreation Isn’t Free – Why We Need to Stop Pretending It Is
Think anyone can spend time in nature if they’re motivated enough? Think again – here are a few ways that having privilege gives you more access to outdoor fun.
Read More7 Hurtful Ways Adultism Shows Up in Youth Non-Profits
Youth non-profits are all about empowering young people…aren’t they? With these common mistakes, adultism in these organizations is a real problem.
Read More5 Ways the Way We Talk About Grindr Upholds Thin Privilege and Body Fascism
Are you only thinking about thin people’s experiences when you talk about sex apps like Grindr? These common assumptions show that we need to change the conversation.
Read MoreTired of Toxicity in Your Activist Community? Address These 6 Issues
Ever experienced a “call out” like this author did? Here’s why activists can be so hard on each other – and how to better understand ourselves and one another.
Read More8 Reasons Why I Took a First Grader to the Women’s March
Can you guess why this author felt it was so important for her daughter to be at the Women’s March? These reasons are giving us some hope for the future!
Read MoreYes, Poor People Have Eating Disorders, Too
“Eating disorders aren’t just for rich white girls.” Stereotypes about who “can” have eating disorders are having some awful consequences.
Read MoreBut Seriously, Let’s Talk About Millennial Poverty
Many people think poverty doesn’t “look like” Millennials like this author. But here’s why we need to face the reality of poverty and what it means for the Millennial generation.
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