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How to Talk to Your Kids About Donald Trump’s Win
Have you talked to your kids about the election of Donald Trump? It’s tough to figure out how – here are some insights that can help.
Read More3 Reasons Why Donald Trump’s Misogynistic Downfall Was Inevitable
Some people think the reaction to Trump’s latest sexual assault video is the first sign of his campaign crumbling. But did you spot these signs of what was to come?
Read MoreHere’s How International Allies Can Support Black Lives Matter
What’s your role as an international ally against anti-black oppression in the US? This author had the same question, and here are some great ideas.
Read MoreHow My Husband’s Subconscious Racism Nearly Destroyed Our Marriage
“This was how I realized I was dating a racist man.” Wow. This story really shows how much racism is normalized in our lives – even in our intimate relationships.
Read MoreHere’s How Anti-Feminist Trolls Would ‘Save’ Free Speech
“Feminist criticism? But that’s censorship!” These trolls claim to be mighty concerned about “freedom of speech” – but this comic shows what they’re really after.
Read MoreDear ‘Body Positive’ Bloggers and YouTubers: That’s Not Body Positive
When body positivity is “in,” that must be a good thing, right? Not necessarily – Corissa Enneking points out some key aspects of body positivity that are getting left behind.
Read MoreA Hilarious Lesson on ‘How to Protect White People’s Feelings in the Workplace’
Ever had to deal with white folks who are more offended by talking about racism than racism itself? This satirical instructional video will help you face the white fragility.
Read MoreLet’s Stop Pretending White People Can Be Objective on Racial Issues
If you think white people can have an unbiased view on racism, just consider the way language is used in point #3 here – and what to aim for instead of illusive objectivity.
Read MoreHow to Write Diverse Characters (And Why It’s Not About Being ‘PC’)
Want to write about characters with identities that aren’t yours? This expert’s tips show how to do it without having a harmful impact.
Read MoreA Chilling Look at What Trump’s Deportation Ideas Would Really Mean
What would Trump’s idea of mass deportation of immigrants really mean? We don’t have to guess – we’ve seen it all before, and here’s why it’s a huge mistake.
Read MoreBias Against Intersex Olympics Athletes Is What’s Unfair – Not These Athletes’ Bodies
Did you hear about what Shannon Rowbury said about intersex Olympics runners? It’s not okay – and here’s the info on anti-intersex bias and transphobia that shows why.
Read MoreHere’s the Perfect Metaphor for Why Victim-Blaming Is Completely Ridiculous
Nobody who watches this could deny that this common approach to sexual assault survivors is wrong – so pass it on to help put a stop to victim-blaming.
Read More7 Illustrations That Capture Exactly What It’s Like to Have Anxiety
Does anxiety affect your daily life? If you can relate, these great illustrations will remind you that you’re not alone.
Read MoreThis Dad’s Apology to His Daughter Nails the Problem With Chores and Gender Roles
“Sorry on behalf of every dad who set the wrong example.” This #SharetheLoad campaign makes an important point about gender roles that often goes unsaid.
Read MoreIt’s Time: How to Talk to Your Middle Schooler About Porn
With the way young people today are so wired into the media, it’s no surprise that many parents are looking for advice after discovering their child looking at porn. Here are helpful recommendations for what to say to your middle schooler, what you can stop worrying about, and how you can make this communication as healthy, informative, and comfortable as possible.
Read MoreSex After Sexual Assault: A Guide for When It’s Tough
Sex after sexual assault can be tough. So here’s a helpful guide to getting all the self-care and pleasure you deserve after surviving sexual assault.
Read MorePansexuality 101: It’s More Than ‘Just Another Letter’
For some, the LGBPTQIA+ acronym can be intimidating in its all-inclusivity – “How am I supposed to memorize every identity in this nebula, and learn to respect them in my everyday life as well?” Worry not, kind feminist! Getting to know the basics will help to ease this overwhelmed feeling. Let’s explore one specific identity in this acronym today – pansexuality.
Read More4 Ways to Honor Your Child’s Gender Autonomy
Although they do a majority of their learning through observation of their peers in social situations, children’s groundwork for understanding gender is largely influenced by the adults they see in their family systems. If you don’t talk about gender, children will learn society’s gender model. Here are five ways to facilitate your child’s gender autonomy.
Read MoreStop Being So Attached!: A Beginner’s Guide on Problematic Language
Language is an extremely finicky thing. Much like a snowball, a language picks up habits from the culture that uses it as time goes on, especially our really bad habits like racism, sexism, and homophobia. If a single word is enough to dismiss and disregard an entire population’s feelings, ideas, and humanity, you can imagine why those people would want it erased from society’s vocabulary.
Read MoreLessons from Boston: Racism’s Blindness to Violence and Peace as a Form of Privilege
In the wake of the tragedies in Boston, we must challenge ourselves to reflect on our reactions to loss of life, violence, and tragedy. Why don’t Americans express the same outrage when similar — and far greater — tragedies occur abroad, or even in our own urban neighborhoods? Perhaps the barometer to our reactions is grounded in racism and xenophobia.
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