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Asexuality is just now coming onto the horizon as an identity. In the last ten years, there has been a growing awareness that some people don’t experience sexual attraction. Given how our society assumes everyone is and wants to be sexual, it can be confusing for some people to understand how asexual people date. So here are some

Tenderness is often treated like “oversensitivity” or weakness – but these wonderful insights show how being tender with ourselves and others can be exactly what we need.

Refugees and migrants across the globe are desperate to cross borders to seek new possibilities for themselves and their families. Many are interested in crossing into the United States particularly. It’s actually the top global destination for migrants and refugees worldwide. Unstable political situations, armed conflict, scarcities in solid infrastructure and resources, and devalued currencies…

What does it mean to be a Latina feminist? Everyone has a unique experience, and here are six women who are making a big difference in the world. Their words have a lot that you may be able to relate to and learn from.

“#1: I’m not like other girls.” When the world tells you that you’re inferior, it’s hard not to start believing it – and these phrases can show that you’re internalizing some harmful messages.

The “War on Women” is a war on me, but I’m not a woman. I’m trans, and I am personally affected by anti-choice legislation. Changing the cis-nomative atmosphere is difficult, but there are some steps that individuals and organizations can take to improve this lack of intersectionality. Women, after all, aren’t the only people who need access to abortions.

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Ever participated in these ways of making social justice communities exclusive? They’re pretty common, but this author’s got some ways to include everyone – and some really good points about why it matters.

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Some of these assumptions are super common – they’re just what adults tend to think about teenagers. Have you recognized how these thoughts can go wrong?

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If you thought all trans people have this experience with their bodies, you’re not alone – even this author was skeptical at first. But you’ve got to find out what he learned for a deeper understanding of trans lives.

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From fetishizers to feminists, there are many people who participate in these ways of exotifying trans women of color. Here’s a firsthand account of the impact – with ideas on how to help end this harmful dehumanization.

When we live with marginal identities we often have few frameworks for understanding how to move beyond narrow ideas of what our lives should look like.

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Have you heard about Chrissy Chambers? She might be one of your new feminist heroes. But first, you need to understand why her work is necessary.

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Whether you think it’s deserving or not, there’s a huge debate over content warnings. And if you’re against them, you need to read this one.

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“No one in the reproductive movement is talking about this.” Do you know about the possibilities for trans women’s reproduction? This author’s experience was infuriating – but with these tips, we can do something about it.

Are you being oppressed if people say you need to “eat a cheeseburger” because you’re thin? Yes – but it’s more complicated than saying thin privilege doesn’t exist.

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“I have a right to a home.” These are important rights that every human being deserves – and this author’s reclaiming them for their immigrant community and every (un)documented person.

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Is there a “proper” way to be transgender? You know the answer is no, but is it possible that you’ve bought into some of the social stigmas pressuring trans people to stick to a script? Many parts of our lives, gender identities, and sexuality are left out of socially accepted trans stories. Here they are, out in the open, saying “hell no” to acceptability politics.

In the West, many people view Islam as being inherently oppressive towards women and LGBTQIA+ people. Certainly some Muslim people use their religion to validate their prejudices. But as many Muslim feminists have been saying, while Islam has some such oppressive teachings, it more asks for compassion, acceptance, and love from us. Let’s question this monolithic view of Islam that hurts Muslim women and LGBTQIA+ folks and alienates Muslim feminists.