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Get Stuff Fixed In Your Building! 3 Steps That Really Work & Help Stop Gentrification
Again and again, gentrification prices people out of neighborhoods and makes renters feel powerless over their circumstances. But there is one thing that can withstand gentrification: people coming together.
Read MoreIs Your Script Actually Trans Positive? Use This Checklist To Do It The Right Way
This article was originally published on Woke and republished here with the author’s permission. What’s the bottom line? For trans characters in film and TV, roles seem to follow these same boring formulas: Their storylines are either entirely about being trans or are transition-focused. They are usually played by cis people, conveniently making it so…
Read MoreBeing A Good Ally Means Not Expecting A Reward
This article was originally published on The Huffington Post and republished here with the author’s permission. What does it mean to be a white ally for racial justice? Is it sharing a Jordan Edwards hashtag on twitter? Publicly decrying a lack of judicial justice every time a Black man is murdered by the police? Passing…
Read More4 Ways We Teach Boys It’s Normal to Pressure Girls Sexually
If you grew up in the United States, it is almost inevitable that you’ve been subject to a few standard aphorisms. These include things like: “Anyone can make it here if they try hard enough,” “Nothing worth having comes easy,” “Hard work pays off,” “Winners never quit, and quitters never win,” and “Success is no…
Read More6 Scenarios Where Intentionally Changing Your Weight Doesn’t Make Sense – Even If You Think It Does
I met with a new specialist to talk about the osteoporosis I’ve developed in my left femur. I have multiple risk factors for this condition: family history, small-boned, thinner, white. My internist advised me to consult with a rheumatologist to see what further steps I should take. As we were talking, Dr. M asked what…
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