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7 Sex Myths I Had to Unlearn When I Realized I Was Asexual
Realizing you’re aseuxal is super confusing with these myths floating around. Let’s debunk them to build a healthier view of sex for everyone.
Read MoreYour Guide On How to Support Black People After Incidents of Police Violence
“#1. Don’t Demand We Share Our Thoughts On Every Black Murder.” It can be hard to know how to support black folks right now – but this guide is a start.
Read MoreA Love Letter to All The Feminists Who Don’t ‘Look Like’ Feminists
Do you fit the internal stereotypes of what a feminist supposedly “looks” like? We don’t all need to be the same kind of feminist, and this ode to the “uncool kids” of feminism is for you.
Read More4 Reasons Social Justice Orgs Shouldn’t Be Led Only By Straight, White, Cis Men
Have you read these numbers showing the lack of diversity in the non-profit world? It’s pretty dismal – and these are some really important reasons to diversify the leadership.
Read MoreI Lost My Job After Sandra Bland’s Death And I Refuse to Be Silenced in the Name of ‘Diversity’
“People of color deserve to be in a work environment where we don’t have to be silent in the face of social injustice for the comfort of others.” This important story is a vital reminder of the diversity and inclusion we need.
Read More3 Reasons Black Folks Don’t Join the Animal Rights Movement – And Why We Should
We often think of animal rights as a “white person’s” issue – just think of the outcry for Cecil the Lion, compared to the response to systemic racism. But this author’s insights will give you a whole new perspective.
Read MoreHere Are 4 Ways to Navigate Whiteness and Feminism – Without Being a White Feminist (TM)
“Some White Feminists™ treat race the way everyone at Hogwarts treated the name ‘Voldemort.’” Here’s how to avoid being part of the problem (and, hint: the problem isn’t whiteness, it’s white supremacy).
Read MoreWhy Reverse Oppression Simply Cannot Exist (No Matter What Merriam-Webster Says)
Want to know why reverse oppression can’t exist? You’ll have to get out of the dictionary and into understanding the nuances of people’s lived experiences. Here’s what you need to know about oppression: what it is, what it isn’t, and what makes it a special problem. The very nature of oppression won’t allow reverse oppression to exist. Read on to learn why.
Read MoreHow To Help A Loved One Who’s Being Abused By Their Partner
( Trigger Warning) Domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence — it’s not something we like or know how to talk about. Or perhaps more accurately, it’s not something we know how to talk about, especially when it’s happening to someone we love. But it’s important we learn how to talk about it in ways that actually help them, which is far more difficult than you may think.
Read More7 Ways to Tell If Your Partner Might Be Manipulative
Once this author recognized these patterns, she realized she wasn’t a bad partner – she was being manipulated. If you spot these signs in your relationship, it may be time for you to consider this possibility, too.
Read MoreHow Disablist Western Ideas of ‘Self-Determination’ Undermine Social Justice and 5 Ways to Make It Right
Self-determination – making your own choices – is so important. But let’s be careful about the difference between self-determination from a colonial perspective and how it’s defined in Indigenous struggles. If we don’t, it can be used to actively perpetuate marginalization and hurt disabled people. Here’s how you can take up self-determination in a justice framework.
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