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4 Damaging Myths About Mental Health in the US
“2. If the mentally ill just wanted help, they could get it.” This video sets the record straight on mental health stigma. Are there any other mental health myths you’d like to dispel?
Read MoreCalling an End to ‘Political Correctness’ Just Won’t Work – Here’s Why
How do you feel about the debate over “political correctness?” Some say that “being PC” is about stifling free speech – but this fun comic really puts things in perspective to show how wrong they are.
Read More5 Barriers Making It Harder to Get Mental Health Care If You’re Not White
It’s hard enough to get mental health care in the US – but do you know why it’s even harder for people of color? These experts share essential information about what’s getting in the way.
Read MoreHow Non-Christians Know There’s No War on Christmas
This time of year sparks debates about the ‘War on Christmas’ – a supposed attempt to keep Christians from celebrating their holiday. This comic flips the script to show what’s really going on.
Read MoreHaving Acne Isn’t Bad – But Here’s Why Judging People for It Is
Were you taught the acne myth this author heard when she was young? It’s the reason so many of us give unsolicited advice about clearing up or covering up acne, and this comic shows why it needs to change.
Read MoreThis Is What Happens When Racist Islamophobic Rhetoric Goes Unchecked
Is it just Donald Trump and a fringe number of Americans who are spreading anti-Muslim rhetoric? Unfortunately, it’s not.
Read MoreDo These People ‘Look Healthy’ to You? Here’s Why It Sucks to Judge Health by Appearance
Ever thought about how the phrase “at least your have your health” feels for someone with an invisible illness? This smart comic breaks it down to give you a much more supportive outlook on what health really means.
Read MoreHere’s Why I Stayed With an Abusive Partner for 11 Years
If you’ve ever wondered “Why did they stay?” when you heard someone was abused, here are eleven years worth of answers. They really show why survivors need us to stop judging them and start listening.
Read MoreWhat Columbus Day Is Actually About – In His Own Horrifying Words
Happy Columbus Day? Once you read what our nation’s European colonizers had to say, you’ll want to say Happy International Day of Solidarity with Indigenous People instead.
Read MoreThis Is the Perfect Illustration of Why Microaggressions Hurt
“Grow thicker skin!” Microaggressions are small forms of discrimination – which may make you wonder if you or other people are just being too sensitive when microaggressions hurt. This comic puts that theory to rest.
Read More6 Alarming Ways Facebook’s ‘Real’ Name Policy Puts Its Users at Risk
Do you know why so many people don’t like Facebook’s “real” name policy? Once you read about these problems and who they harm, you’ll feel uncomfortable with it, too.
Read MoreAnother Woman Raped Me and Nobody Cared
Women sexual assaulting other women is so rarely discussed. This author is bravely sharing her story – and it shows why our silence on this issue needs to end.
Read MoreI’m a Fat Bulimic – Here’s Why the Idea of Loving My Body Feels Impossible for Me
Many suggest “loving your body” is the key to recovery but for this author, that feels impossible. In this narrative she shares her struggles and how she’s come to work towards recovery without being able to love herself.
Read MoreNext Time Someone Wonders Why We’re Still Talking About Racism, Show Them This
Yes, we’re still talking about racism – check out this moving video and you’ll know exactly why.
Read MoreDon’t Think Racist Football Team Names Are a Problem? Try These Names on For Size
Ever felt like people should “lighten up” about racist mascots? Defending those mascots might make sense to you – until you find out what happens when the same defense is applied to these other team names.
Read More3 Realizations That Helped Me Stop Feeling Ashamed of My Breasts
Have you noticed how often women in the US feel ashamed of their breasts? If you’re like this author, the shame is so habitual that you don’t even realize it’s there. These insights can help you feel better about your body.
Read MoreWhen White Feminists Respond to Anti-Racism Like Men Respond to Feminism
“I don’t see color,” “All lives matter,” “Why do you have to make it about race?” Some of the responses we get to anti-racism sound awfully familiar – have you noticed these parallels?
Read MoreWhy What Women Choose to Wear on Their Feet Is None of Your Business
They’re just shoes – but these judgments reveal a lot about society’s attitudes about women. Can you relate to any of these people?
Read MoreHere’s a Friendly Uterus to Bust the Menstruation Myths Getting You Down
Have you gotten conflicting info about periods? We thought we knew it all, but this adorable comic surprised us. And it has a really good lesson about your relationship with your body.
Read More4 Things You’ve Thought About Hijabis That Are Completely Wrong
These ideas are so common – do any of them match what you think about hijab? This info can make you think twice about your assumptions and help you be a better ally to Muslim women.
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