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At 17, I lost my religion. Today, at 27, I want my faith back. I long for a world where we don’t have to choose between our individual freedom and the collective strength provided by our religion. Faith can represent everything good in life — community and shelter and acceptance. Is there a way to push society toward gender equality, without having to lose this?

If health is so clearly not as simple as we make it out to be, then why are we pretending like it is?

It’s obvious when anti-feminists are anti-woman – this will help you get how anti-feminism is hurting people of all genders, including men.

What does “feminine energy” mean to you? Many white feminists find it to be a liberating concept, but here’s the harm behind it.

Do you know the percentage of men that make up Congress? These high school boys’ reaction to having the tables turned shows what a big difference the number makes.

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.

“I’ve always felt like a man, but I’m not sure I’ve always been like a ‘manly man.’” These testimonies are so moving – and so necessary.

Free dinners, child custody, chivalry – evidence of female privilege? Celia Edell breaks down why it’s not as straightforward as some men would like you to think.

Ever feel like trying to be a good man is almost impossible? It might not be as complicated as you think.

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If you rated your math and science skills, do you think a gender bias would influence your rating? Here’s a break-down of how the idea of who’s a “nerd” contributes to the gender gap in STEM fields like tech – and what to do about it.

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“Men and women are fundamentally different.” Do you know anyone who thinks science and biology prove feminism wrong? Try asking these questions to show them what science is really saying.

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Wondering why feminists “don’t care” about men or anything other than first world problems? This author’s heard it all. So before you complain that this is why you hate feminism, we need to talk.

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This author is still learning about their gender – but they know they’re not a man. So what does it mean for people to think they “look” like a man? Join them as they unpack some tough questions about gender.

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Society sets up a toxic norm that says you’re not “manly” if you express your emotions. We hope these men’s perspectives on what makes them cry helps other men remember that it’s more than okay to cry.

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If you’re a woman, you probably know misogyny doesn’t only come from men. You can be treated like you’re not “good enough” even by other women – and yourself. Here’s one woman’s story of making a change.

How many of these comments have you encountered in your life? This is 80 years of sexism in just under two minutes – it’s painful to watch, but we’re glad these girls and women spoke their truth.

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Coping with rejection? If you’re like this reader who wrote to us, you know some straight men turn to MRAs, pick up artists, and other groups for support. Here’s why the Manosphere’s not giving the help you need.

Some people might say you look “tired” without makeup, others would say to go for a “natural” look – but at the end of the day, why is anyone trying to tell you what to do with your face?

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Do you love Bollywood movies? This author sure does, and she’s made a list to spread the feminist Bollywood joy. Happy watching!

Ever come across this excuse for the wage gap? The idea that women just don’t pick jobs that pay well might make sense – until you see the real facts behind these supposed trends.