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6 Ways to Tell If You Need to Be Called Out
There’s a deep fear of being “wrong” that can make call-out culture toxic – but sometimes we need to be called out. Here’s how you can tell the difference.
Read MoreFrustrated with Hearing “I’m Not a Feminist Since I Don’t Hate Men”? Here’s 7 Ways To Show Why Those Claims Are Sexist
“I don’t hate men. I shave my legs. So I’m not a feminist.” Ugh, can we spread this list far and wide so people will stop saying that already?
Read More6 Things Every Man Who Dates Trans Women Needs to Know
Because of transmisogyny, dating trans women comes with intense social stigma. Here’s one trans woman’s affirming guidance on navigating shame, loving trans women, and loving yourself.
Read MoreHow to Argue Against Racist Mascots
Despite protests from Native Americans, many still refuse to acknowledge the racism inherent in the Indian mascots. Try these responses to common excuses from Indian mascot supporters.
Read More6 Reasons We Need to Dismantle the Model Minority Myth of Those ‘Hard-Working’ Asians
Have you come across the popular tropes of successful, high-achieving Asians? While they may seem like compliments, they’re actually hurting all people of color. Here’s how to undo this.
Read More5 Coded Phrases People Post on Facebook to Excuse Their Racism
Racially coded language can hide as “good intentions” or “objective common sense.” But here’s what’s really going on when someone says “stop playing the race card” or one of these other phrases.
Read More7 Reasons Why ‘Colorblindness’ Contributes to Racism Instead of Solves It
You’ve heard it. You might’ve said it. “I don’t see color.” Or “We’re all just people.” This author has learned about several problems with the colorblind ideology, and here they are.
Read MoreIs Your Trans Allyship Half-Baked? Here Are 6 Mistakes That Trans Allies Are Still Making
This author’s actually glad to have this conversation about the mistakes you’re making as an ally – because learning is what it’s all about. Here’s to more growth!
Read MoreCalling Grown Women ‘Girls’ Is Sexist As Hell – Here Are 4 Reasons Why
Saying “girls” comes so naturally to many of us – but what’s the impact?
Read More6 Ways Well-Intentioned People Whitesplain Racism (And Why They Need to Stop)
If you’re white and these phrases are familiar, then you may have whitesplained. Here’s how the most common ways of whitesplaining get in the way of racial justice.
Read MoreWhy We Need to Stop Dismissing Bodily Autonomy for Children with Disabilities
Disabled people are still fighting for bodily autonomy – and the struggle often begins with consent in childhood. Here’s the impact on this author.
Read MoreBuilding Allyship and Finding Room for Multiple Feminisms
There are all sorts of ways to be a feminist in today’s world. If we erased all the ways in which we are different, we would lose so much strength in the movement. We won’t end sexism without addressing all oppressions; we can’t work together until we agree that none of us are free until we’re all free. But how can we work together at this point?
Read More3 Tiny Ways Thin People Can Shift Their Language to Support Fat Acceptance
“You’re not fat, you’re beautiful!” Fatphobic language has become part of the status quo in ways you might not even realize. Here’s how to help make the world a more accepting place for fat people.
Read MoreWeighting to Be Seen: Being Fat, Black, and Invisible in Body Positivity
The body positivity movement has made great strides in helping bodies of all shapes feel loved, cherished, and acceptable. But what does it mean when major media outlets create lists of body image heroines and virtually every woman listed is white? In this article, Sonya Renee Taylor details the racist undertones that have caused the movement to overlook and neglect her and other black women’s body-loving activism for far too long.
Read MoreBeing a Butch Woman Around Men Sure Would Be A Lot Easier Without the Patriarchy
Being a butch woman among men occasionally comes with some issues – and they’re based on patriarchal nonsense. Check out this comic to see how this plays out.
Read More4 Ways Parents Can Process Their Feelings After Their Kid Comes Out As Transgender
How can you process your feelings about your trans child without hurting anyone? This guide can help you do just that.
Read MoreThe Healthcare Industry Is Failing Us. Here’s How You Can Also Rely On Ancestral Medicine
Editor’s Note: This article is not meant to suggest that readers forego traditional medicine when it’s necessary nor does it propose ancestral medicine as the solution to our healthcare crisis. It’s meant to explore other types of medicine that can be beneficial to supplement with Western medicine. When’s the last time you put your hands in…
Read MoreHow You Can Tell Anti-Trans Bathroom Bills Aren’t About ‘Safety’ At All
Check out who’s telling the lie that anti-trans bathroom bills are about “women’s safety,” and you’ll know why we’re not falling for it.
Read MoreHow to Tell Someone They Said Something Racist
It’s important to let people know when they say or do something racist, but too often we end up telling people they ARE racist instead. This allows them to deflect accountability for their words and focus on defending their character. In this video, Jay Smooth offers strategies and metaphors for how to call people in for their racist actions in a constructive way.
Read MoreI Am So Sick of the Winter Pressure for Disabled People to Become ‘Super Crips’
“Who needs accommodations when we can just give each disabled person a cape?” Have you thought about how awful winter can be for a disabled person whose needs are overlooked? Here’s what’s going on.
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