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5 Harmful Myths the Ethically Non-Monogamous Community Needs to Address
Know anyone so fed up with the lack of ethics in non-monogamy that they’ve given it up? This author’s tempted to be one of them. Let’s unpack the assumptions that can make this community an unethical place to be.
Read More6 Ways You’re Taught to Appropriate (Not Appreciate) Other Cultures
“But I’m honoring your culture!” Do you think you’re just appreciating other cultures when people say you’re appropriating? Here are the disturbing lessons giving you that inaccurate – and oppressive – point of view.
Read MoreTo White Feminists Who Don’t Want to Discuss Racism: Here Are 7 Things You Need to Know
Are you a white feminist who doesn’t want to talk about racism? This author gets it, because she used to be one, too. The lessons she’s learned can give you a whole new outlook on what feminist conversations need to include.
Read More5 Lies That Dehumanize Poor People
If you believe these common ideas about poverty, you’ve been sadly misled. Prepare to be astonished by numbers that tell a very different story.
Read MoreMisogyny Against Black and Brown Women and Femmes is still Celebrated
This article was originally published on Wear Your Voice and republished here with the author’s permission. The other day as I was riding the subway, I saw an advertisement for a new television series centering on Natalee Holloway, the 18-year-old who disappeared when she was on a high school graduation to Aruba in May 2005. The case is…
Read MoreNo, There’s No Such Thing As a ‘Bad Bisexual’
Worried that you might be a “bad bisexual?” Connor Manning shuts down the idea that there’s a wrong way to be bi.
Read MoreThe Problem with Expecting People to ‘Do What They Love’
“Do what you love” – it’s an inspirational key to happiness, right? In theory, sure. But this context shows it’s pretty elitist.
Read MoreThe Perfect Makeup Tutorial for Asian American Women Who Refuse to Be Silenced
She may be stereotyped as quiet and submissive – but this woman’s fierce “makeup tutorial” shuts those stereotypes down in the most brilliant way.
Read More8 Things You Were Probably Taught About Autism That Are Completely Wrong
There’s lots of “information” floating around about autism that’s just plain inaccurate – and also really harmful. This comic debunks several common misconceptions. Are there any more you’d add to the list?
Read MoreHere’s Why We Don’t Need a ‘White History Month’
The question comes up every year, and this February is no different. By now, you probably know the usual answer: “Because every month is White History Month.” In under two minutes, this video settles the debate with what that really means.
Read MoreThink Makeup Means Vanity? Here’s Some Brutal Honesty About How Wrong You Are
Not everyone finds empowerment by going makeup-free. Sha’Condria “iCon” Sibley shares her struggles with acne, eczema, and more – and proves how makeup can be a powerful tool for survival.
Read MoreProof of the Outrageous Difference in Media Coverage of White Riots and Black Protests
Black protesters calling for justice vs white sports fans rioting – do you judge them differently? The media sure does, and this chilling Brave New Films video shows how – with a chance to do something about it.
Read MoreThis Is a Great Response to BuzzFeed’s ‘I’m Muslim, But I’m Not…’ Video
“I’m a Muslim, but I don’t need to prove my loyalty to you or anyone else.” Recently, we shared a video aiming to challenge Islamophobic stereotypes – and we heard from many of you on how it missed the mark. Here’s a response from Fear of a Brown Planet.
Read MoreThe Real Reasons People Blame Victims for Police Brutality
Ever heard or thought that a victim of police brutality should’ve just done something differently? Here’s why this victim-blaming is ridiculous – and why we need to start holding police accountable instead.
Read MoreHormones for Cis People vs Trans and Intersex People: The Awful Double Standard
Have you ever talked to a doctor about your hormones? The way you were treated probably depends on if you’re cisgender or not. This comic reveals the biases too many medical professionals have.
Read MoreThis White Mom and Black Son Never Talked About Race – Until This Horrific Traffic Stop
“I thought that love would conquer all and skin color really didn’t matter.” Here’s the animated true story of how everything changed – including their “colorblind” views. Have you ever had a reality check like this one?
Read MoreFeminism’s Not Just for White Women – And This is the Perfect Pizza Metaphor to Show Why
Need some help explaining or understanding intersectional feminism? Akilah’s quick and delicious analogy has you covered.
Read MoreSh*t People Tweet About Asians in the Media
Seriously, what makes people think it’s okay to say these things? And what can we learn from this?
Read MoreThe One Definition People Who Claim to Be ‘Colorblind’ Get Wrong Every Time
“You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.”
Read MoreFeeling ‘Fat?’ This Woman Is Fighting the Forces That Make You Feel That Way
What if we told you that “fat” is not a feeling? That’s what performer and body empowerment activist Caroline Rothstein says in this stirring video about how trauma, beauty standards, and oppression teach us not to love our bodies. Learn from her eating disorder recovery, and get her key to choosing to love her body – and respect other people’s bodies, too. (Content Warning: Rape, eating disorder)
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