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It seems that every year around this time, I get gazillions of e-mails from folks who are nervous about the holidays. Explaining to your family that you don’t want to know the number of calories in pecan pie, or that – yes – you have put on a little weight, and it’s totally okay, may not be your idea of a fun holiday. So what can you do to survive through it? I’ve got some ideas.

Want to avoid being “that guy” when you flirt? Society’s giving you some mixed messages, but these tips will help clear things up.

As women, we’ve gotta avoid the dreaded “bossy” label at work, right? These satirical tips will get you on the right track!

A young couple is talking at a coffee shop. One of them is smiling with their hand against their cheek; the other, out of focus, is seen from behind, smiling back at them.

Do any of the scenarios that make this author’s skin crawl sound familiar to you? If you’re a white guy who dates women, you need to check out these essential tips before you approach a woman of color.

Image: A person is walking with her coffee, there is a Santa on the corner behind her, a group of carolers dressed as elves, and people carrying bags with reindeer on them; most people are wearing red and green. The main person says "Anyway, I don’t begrudge anyone their religion. Celebrating your faith is fine so long as public schools and civic entities are left out of it. But if you think there’s a war on Christmas, or that people are being prevented from practicing Christianity in the US, you’re looking at a very different world than I am."

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.

This author passes for white, easily. In this article she reveals how, regardless of how she was raised or how she sees herself, this has made an impact on her life.

With these tips, you can help children of all ages understand the possibilities beyond the gender binary – and you’ll know why it’s so important to do so, too.

Society sure is stuck on the idea that you can determine gender from genitals – and that gender only comes in two options. And that’s frustrating! That’s why comic artist Sophie Labelle took to the Internet to remind folks to think beyond the gender binary. Check out these cute comics and share them with others who need the reminder!

Youth non-profits are all about empowering young people…aren’t they? With these common mistakes, adultism in these organizations is a real problem.

#7: “Saying the n-word.” When non-black people of color don’t think about their own problematic behavior, these examples of anti-blackness are way too common.

Learning a Native language isn’t as simple as you might think. These questions will help you make sure you do it in a non-oppressive way.

A person with a bun resting on top of their head stares off to the side, with a cityscape transposed onto the photo.

“They challenge stereotypes about rape.” Society tends to only present certain stories about sexual assault – which leads to a lot of misconceptions. Here’s why it matters to include non-traditional narratives.

A person with long black hair faces a large body of water.

“I have the right to reject what you consider respectable.” As a non-binary, gender non-conforming Vietnamese femme, this author has had too many rights denied. Now they’re reclaiming them.

Two hands coming together to make a heart shape

“You don’t believe you could ever be that beautiful.” Do you ever feel discouraged about not “passing” as a cis woman? This author has some inspiring words on how to find self-love as a non-passing trans woman.

An image of Donald Trump on the left next to an image of a Muslim person on the right

“It’s not enough to laugh at Donald Trump anymore.” This is a scary time for Muslims – Islamophobic rhetoric is everywhere. Everyone needs to read Sofi Ali-Khan’s urgent message about what you can do to stand with Muslims.

Some people are saying students of color protesting racism on US campuses are whining about “trivial” things – nothing compared to the violence in Paris. But here’s why this violence too is very real, and why we must *also* support students of color.

A person leaning against a wall with their arms crossed, in thought

Know anyone so fed up with the lack of ethics in non-monogamy that they’ve given it up? This author’s tempted to be one of them. Let’s unpack the assumptions that can make this community an unethical place to be.

Have you ever witnessed a white person claiming membership to another racial group? Rachel Dolezal got a lot of attention for it, but she’s not the only one. Celia Edell is breaking down what’s going on – and why it’s harmful.