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7 Tired Phrases That Marginalize Trans People – And What to Use Instead
Do you want show transgender people respect, but don’t know the practicalities of how? Learn what common phrases are hurtful and get ideas for words to use instead.
Read More5 Good Reasons Why the LGBTQIA+ Acronym Shouldn’t Include ‘Ally’
Should the LGBTQIA+ acronym include an “A” for “ally”? Here’s why allies don’t belong in the acronym – and where they should be instead.
Read MoreDon’t Say Identity Labels Put Me In a Box – It’s More Like a Garden!
“So many labels! Why do you want to put yourself in a box?” If you’ve wondered this about “identity politics,” this metaphor will help you get it.
Read More4 Ways to Be Gender Inclusive When Discussing Abortion
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.
Read More3 Reasons Why You Need to Talk to Your Teens About Sexual Pleasure
Do you know about the consequences of leaving pleasure out of sex ed? They’re really worrisome – but there’s hope for progress!
Read More8 Myths About Vaginal Orgasms That Persist Even in Feminist Circles
“5. Vaginal orgasms are more difficult to achieve.” Lately, feminists have been debunking certain myths about vaginal orgasms – but are you still holding on to any of these persistent misconceptions?
Read More9 Lies People Tell You When You Come Out as Bisexual – And How to Heal From Them
“Pick a side,” “You’re confused” – if you haven’t come across these biphobic messages yet, you probably will. Here’s why they’re all wrong about you – with the affirming truth of what it means to be bisexual.
Read MoreLet’s Be Real, Mainstream LGBTQIA+ Organizations Aren’t Really Showing Up For QTPOC. Here’s What They Need To Do Now
The ‘LGBTQIA+ community’ is rife with hierarchies in power, and it’s been time to not just include, but center the most vulnerable members.
Read More7 Amazing Environmental Justice Orgs We NEED to Support in 2018
Despite our grim environmental status, there are so many great organizations doing important work. We need to remember that and support them in any way we can.
Read MoreHow Queerness Erased Bisexuality
I remained more invisible than I realized under a giant queer umbrella that I thought conveyed my truth, not realizing the extent to which no one could see it.
Read MoreSelf-Diagnosing Mental Illness Isn’t Perfect, But Here’s Why It Can Be Necessary
Think it’s wrong to self-diagnose her PTSD? Let’s talk about why you may be skeptical about self-diagnosis – and why it can useful for some folks with mental illness.
Read MoreWhat Does Multigender Mean? 10 Questions You May Be Afraid to Ask – Answered
Yes, it’s possible to have multiple genders – and if you’ve got questions about being multigender, check out these informative answers.
Read More5 Oppressive Tactics We Need to Stop Using in Our Anti-Oppression Work
Calling oppressive people “old,” “crazy,” or “ugly?” We get your frustration, but here’s why we’ve got to do better than making oppressive comments ourselves.
Read More5 Liberating Reasons Why I’ve Broadened My Definition of ‘Sex’
Reason #2: “This approach takes the pressure off.” This shift in perspective could help many people’s approach to sex – does it change anything for you?
Read More3 Reasons Why Folks Who Don’t ‘Look’ Non-Binary Can Still Be Non-Binary
Do you have a specific idea about what being non-binary “looks” like? Making assumptions about what it means to exist outside the gender binary of man and woman is harmful – and here’s how.
Read More7 Ways Your Vagina Changes as You Age
Sadly, this topic isn’t often discussed, but it’s important to understand. Does any of this information surprise you?
Read MoreHow the History of Pubic Hair Removal Exposes Society’s Illusions About Your Body
Magazines have declared that pubic hair is “back.” But do you know where messages about your pubic hair really started – and how they affect you today?
Read MoreBeing Seen as a Hairy Brown Girl – There Was Nothing Wrong with Me Then and There Is Nothing Wrong with Me Now
As a hairy South Asian girl, this author was ridiculed and was made to remove his facial and body hair from a young age. And even after he came out as a trans man and was using he/him pronouns, it took him two years to let his facial hair grow. Why? Find out with this compelling story of overcoming the Western beauty and gender standards that impact us all.
Read More6 Reasons Why Being Called a Cis Person Is Not ‘Oppressive’
Using the term cis is all about helping trans people and not at all about making cis people feel bad. And yet, a lot of cis folk push back because they don’t understand it. Here are 6 reasons this term is not “oppressive.”
Read MoreThe Fault in Our Left: 4 Ways to Tell if Your Politics are Truly Progressive
Progressive. Liberal. Human rights. Social justice. There are many words used to describe one’s drive to better the world. However, many of these political identities are missing some other words that are vital to political discourse if change is truly the goal. Here are few key phrases to keep in mind when reflecting back onto your own politics.
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