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You don’t need me to tell you that words have meaning. So it should come as no surprise that the words we use as activists matter, too. The way we describe our movements, allies, and opponents are loaded with meaning, and it is our responsibility as feminists to be mindful of the ways in which we wield this power. So how can we use our words to make change?

The ‘LGBTQIA+ community’ is rife with hierarchies in power, and it’s been time to not just include, but center the most vulnerable members.

Just this weekend, 26 people, half of whom were children, were murdered in a church mass shooting, marking this year as the deadliest year for mass shootings in modern U.S. history. The shooter, Devin Patrick Kelley, a 29-year-old white man, was dressed in all-black tactical gear and armed with a rifle when he attacked the…

It’s important for companies to be aware of the needs of their trans employees, and that includes nonbinary people.

For the more structurally privileged amongst us especially, we really need to stop using our Brownness as a shield to deflect from recognizing our privileges.

In poor neighborhoods all across the country, universities have actively displaced of poor folks of color in the name of gentrification.

I first heard that comment in 8th grade. I tried to laugh it off. It was stupid, right?

Right now, at least 11% of adults don’t have health insurance in the U.S — the 13th richest country in the world. A nation that doesn’t take care of its sick is one where every life clearly doesn’t matter. There is a growing movement of folks who want to transform our capitalist healthcare system into…

“It feels like a betrayal every time.” Still want to use the word “stupid” even though it’s ableist? This will give you reason to reconsider.

“That’s reverse racism!” Next time you think something’s “racist against white people,” remember Damian Alonso’s words here.

“He was only accepted because he’s black.” There’s some real hypocrisy going on when white folks complain about people of color “playing the race card.”

Two friends, both disabled – but one is called “high-functioning,” and the other “low-functioning.” Find out how these labels can hurt, and who they’re really protecting.

An angry child looks at the viewer; the background is out of focus.

Girls learn really early on that it’s not okay to be angry – and the damaging impact should really piss you off.

There are serious misunderstandings about immigrant migration. Here’s what you need to know about being an undocumented immigrant under Trump.

If you could ask one question about society’s biases around gender, what would it be? This comic gets straight to the point with one simple question.

“We should be allies, not advocates.” Black folks are #NotYourMule – and these conversations addressing diversity issues by shaming black people have to stop.

“It’s not you. It’s the industry.” These facts about this history of women’s clothing sizes, Marilyn Monroe, and marketing lies might help you feel better about your body.

“What is wrong with me?” Is this anything like how you talk about yourself? Here’s some encouragement to make a change.

Ever wanted someone to leave you alone, but didn’t want to be rude? Anna Akana’s got some super relatable and encouraging advice for situations like this.

What’s white male fragility? Take a look at our president-elect and you’ll have a good idea. Here’s what we’re up against.