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The Phone Rang – It Was My College Rapist
This comic tells a story that’s far too familiar to far too many people. What happens when you try to bury your trauma, only to have it brought back up again by a phone call?
Read More10 Reasons Why Labor Unions Matter
Labor unions are a feminist issue: It doesn’t get more feminist than battling the gender and race wage gaps, advocating for paid parental leave, and empowering lower-income workers. Check out this cartoon by Barry Deutsch, which perfectly demonstrates how arguments against labor unions don’t stand a chance in feminist discourse.
Read MoreThe Wage Gap Has Everything to Do With Sexism (Even Though People Think It Doesn’t)
It may seem pretty obvious that the considerable gender wage gap in this country is an issue of institutionalized sexism. And yet, there are those who argue that women get paid less than men because they “make different choices than men.” Here’s a comic for anyone who’s ever tried to make that argument.
Read MoreHere are 12 Trans Folks Whose Transformative Work You Should Know About
Trans stories shouldn’t matter only after death. Here are 12 powerful trans and gender non-conforming people making the world a better place.
Read MoreWhy We Need Asian-Black Solidarity Against Police Violence – In a Heartbreaking Comic
This is such a poignant story. And it shows how circumstances in the everyday lives of Asian Americans can relate to fighting anti-black racism and police violence.
Read MoreThis Comic Helps You Get Ready for Warm Weather In the Most Body Positive Way
Celebrations of bodies in the summertime usually focus on traditional ideas of “beauty.” Lots of us don’t fit that image – so here’s a celebration for the rest of us.
Read MoreI’m Latino. I’m Hispanic. And They’re Different, So I Drew a Comic to Explain
Do you know the difference between Latinx and Hispanic? Many people don’t, but check out this awesome illustration of artist Terry Blas’ experiences with both identities, and you’ll understand.
Read MoreOCD Isn’t Cute – And This Comic Shows Why We Need to Stop Acting Like it Is
“I’m so OCD about this!” It’s become way too common to use OCD as a “quirky” adjective. Check out this break-down of why it’s such a huge problem, and you’ll realize why we’ve got to be more thoughtful with our words.
Read MoreThis Comic Nails What It’s Like to Live With Mental Illness – And It’s Not Like Most People Think
If you’ve ever called an organized friend “OCD” or a pushy boss a “psycho,” you need to check out this brutally honest comic that can help a lot of struggling people.
Read MoreQuiz: Which Of These Guys Are Gay?
We have to stop immediately assuming that people are straight by default. What good does it do us?
Read MoreThey Call It ‘Compassionate Conservatism’ — I Call It Oppressive
“Compassionate conservatism” is the idea that one can simultaneously push marginalization, but doing it in a way that shows care. But usually, this “care” is focused all wrong — like, say, toward fetuses, but not toward accessible childcare. And there’s nothing compassionate about that. It’s harmful, it’s hurtful, and it’s oppressive.
Read MoreHow Racist Anti-Immigration Rhetoric Is Perpetuated Throughout US History
As we all know, history repeats itself. Throughout history, the exclusion of marginalized groups has been taken to the point of erecting physical barriers to keep them out. And these barriers are not built as “self-preservation.” But this trend of “nativism” is rooted in racism and oppression. Check out this comic to see just how apparent this trend has been.
Read More‘Ally’ Is More Than a Label — It’s an Action
It’s easy to say you’re a male ally and a feminist. What’s not so easy is checking your privilege, making a deliberate effort to use your privilege in a constructive way, and giving up oppressive behaviors. But that’s what being a male feminist means. Check out this cartoon to see what it looks like when allies talk the talk, but don’t walk the walk.
Read MoreIf Privilege Was Visual, It Would Look Like This
Because privilege can be near-invisible to those who have it, being told that you benefit from systematic social favoritism can be hard to accept. It’s not uncommon to feel that people are telling you that your life is simple and that you don’t work for what you have. But privilege is more complicated than that. This cartoon provides a useful visualization.
Read MoreWhat Trans-Exclusionary Feminism Really Looks Like
There are people who identify as feminists who try to exclude trans women from any feminist discussion or space, claiming that “there’s so much more to being a woman than wearing a dress or having some surgery.” But that line of thinking reminds us of another group — and it’s not a very flattering comparison. Check out this comic to see how trans-exclusionary logic plays out!
Read MoreThe Real Reason Why People Resist Affirmative Consent Laws
Only have sex with people who’ve given enthusiastic and willful consent. Seems simple – so why are some people against affirmative consent? Here’s a perfect example of how these conversations go.
Read MoreLiving Through the Fog of a Psychotic Break
A psychotic break can be a hard experience to understand. This account shows what it can be like, and how healing can be possible.
Read MoreLet’s Be Clear – My Gender Identity Is Harmless
Do you have any “concerns” about trans or gender non-conforming identities? In this comic, Justin Hubbell takes down myths about being a “bad influence,” “shoving it down your throat,” “crying for help,” and more.
Read MoreHow to Disagree with Your Loved Ones If You’re Trying to Keep Them in Your Life
Is it possible to disagree about politics with your loved ones without your relationships with them going to hell? These tips might help.
Read MorePreserving the Status Quo: The Use of Slippery Slopes Throughout US History
So many people like to argue that society can’t possibly change to accommodate all the needs of its oppressed and marginalized people (though we’re constantly backflipping to protect and validate privilege). But that argument is never based on facts, research, or precedent. Instead, it uses people’s fear of change and loss to deny oppressed people their rights.
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