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I Am Queer, I Am Non-Binary, and I Don’t Know What It Means to Feel Safe in Public
(Content Warning: Homophobic and transphobic violence) In what ways are you unlike what people think you “ought” to be? For too many of us who are transgender, being ourselves means there’s no such thing as feeling safe. Take it from this author, who never knows if a small altercation could lead to violence. His chilling story of a bus encounter shows how hatred and bystander apathy make the world unsafe.
Read More3 Things America Doesn’t Want To Tell You About White Terrorism
If American people are truly worried about terrorism and the safety of their country and people, then we need to shift our focus onto white terrorists, as they increasingly seem to be the real threat.
Read MoreHow Sexually Violent Language Perpetuates Rape Culture and What You Can Do About It
Have you ever noticed how violent our language is? Even when we aren’t even talking about anything inherently violent itself? You’ve probably also noticed that that’s a lot of sexual violence. This language might seem unimportant or coincidental, but our language shapes the way we see our world. So how can every one of us work to stop using language derived from sexual violation?
Read MoreBack to School for Feminist Mothers: Glue Sticks Not Required
Constructs of patriarchy arise internally and appear externally every day. For women who are mothers, the back-to-school slam dance can be an opportunity to allow the rigid boundaries of good and bad to loosen. Questioning the authority of constructs of good/bad motherhood requires an ongoing critical reflection of how we are in the world, and how we are with the world. Glue sticks not required.
Read MoreWhat Happens When You Include Your Eating Disorder on a Medical Intake Form
This is stunning. And it shows just how long the medical community has to go in properly caring for patients with eating disorders.
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 MoreWhat Natural Hair Means to These Afro-Latinxs
The way people treat Afro-Latinxs with natural hair says a lot about society’s expectations. Find out what natural hair means to these Afro-Latinxs.
Read MoreWhy ‘I Have Black Friends’ Is a Terrible Excuse for Your Racism
Pulling out the “I’m not racist – I have black friends!” excuse? Read this takedown of your reasoning and you’ll never want to go there again.
Read More8 Ways Our Modern Fashion Habits Destroy the Environment
WHOA – do you know how much water is used to make just one pair of jeans? Learn about the real cost of your clothes so you can do something about it.
Read MoreWhat Does American-ness Mean for East Asian Americans?
“Where are you really from?” When Asian Americans are constantly told that they don’t “belong,” navigating your relationship with the US gets complicated.
Read MoreThe (Anti) Black Roots of Islamophobia in the US
Did you know the first Muslims in the US were Black? This shows why it’s dangerous for modern Americans to forget this history.
Read More20+ Struggles Mentally Ill People Face in Colleges and Universities
Dealing with the symptoms of mental illness can be hard enough – and these examples of ableism on campus make college even tougher for students.
Read MoreNo, Trans Women Athletes Do Not Have Unfair Advantages
Do you think it’s unfair for trans women athletes to compete in women’s sports? Then you need to know this info that too many people are missing.
Read MoreWhy Apologies Are Powerful Tools for Combating Rape Culture
“The mainstream idea of ‘justice’ after rape in our society is ridiculously limited.” Here’s how apologies could help expand our idea of justice for survivors.
Read MoreWhat Would Happen If Men Were Treated Like Women in Hollywood?
What if people in Hollywood treated men like they treat women? Some objectification, entitlement, and more come out in this funny take.
Read More7 Things History Class Should’ve Taught Every American About Indigenous History
Whoa – did your history class gloss over these details? They’re still affecting Native lives today.
Read MoreHow Our Othering of Sexual Assault Survivors Allows People to Doubt Them
Many of us fall into the trap of “othering” survivors without even realizing it – and here’s how and why we must change these victim-blaming patterns.
Read MoreHow Toxic Masculinity Dominated 2016
Donald Trump, mass shootings, police violence. What’s the danger of toxic masculinity? For an answer, look no further than this review of 2016.
Read MoreWould People Care More About College Sexual Assaults If They Were Bear Attacks?
“Bears will be bears!” What if bears killed 1 in 5 people? This absurd situation might make you laugh, but it makes an important point about sexual assault.
Read MoreThis Funny Advice Will Show You When It’s Okay to Speak Up
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.
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